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Shockwave Therapy in Miami Lakes
Shockwave Therapy Treatments In Miami Lakes
Shockwave Therapy is a noninvasive treatment that delivers precise shock waves to specific injured soft tissue that helps to reduce pain and promote natural healing. A shockwave is a type of sound wave that has a very high-pressure peak. When shockwaves are applied to the body, they create an acoustic pressure shock that can help to break up calcium deposits, relieve muscle tension, and stimulate blood flow and collagen production.
This treatment option can be a very effective way to help reduce aches and pains from injuries, as well as significantly speed up your recovery time so you can get back to feeling better, faster.
Recovery Wave Mapping
Targeted pressure waves.
Calmer recovery path.
Radial or focused acoustic energy helps your care team support soft-tissue repair, mobility, and comfort.
Supports recovery
Helps support your body’s recovery so you can return to doing what you love.
Reduce pain
Helps reduce pain and discomfort from a wide variety of injuries and conditions.
Improve blood flow
Encourages circulation to promote healing and support tissue repair.
Target soft tissue
Delivers radial or focused acoustic waves to the exact area to support tissue attention.
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Locate
We identify the source of discomfort and target the area with precision.
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Stimulate
Acoustic waves are intended to stimulate a healing response and increase circulation.
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Recover
Your body responds naturally, supporting repair and recovery.
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Shockwave Therapy delivers precise pressure waves to targeted soft tissue areas to help support the body’s natural healing response and comfort.
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Optimize Health Chiropractic Center offers radial and focused shockwave therapy at our office at 15450 New Barn Rd, Suite 105, in Miami Lakes, FL. Patients come to us from Miami Lakes, Hialeah, Miami Gardens and Doral. It is one option for stubborn tendon and soft-tissue pain, and we only recommend it after an exam. Depending on your condition, our practitioners may recommend Shockwave Therapy as part of your treatment plan.
Book AppointmentBenefits of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment: no incisions and no injections. It’s also all-natural, meaning there is no medications involved. It does not involve medication, and it is often used alongside chiropractic care and home exercises.
Shockwave Therapy is a treatment that can be used on many parts of the body. There is no need for any special preparation before the shockwaves are delivered. Some people notice a change after the first few sessions and others take longer; response varies, and we re-check your progress as you go.
If you’re looking for an alternative treatment option to help relieve your pain and promote healing, shockwave therapy may be right for you.
Radial and Focused Shockwave: What’s the Difference?
We use two types of shockwave therapy. Radial shockwave spreads its energy out from the applicator over a wider, more surface-level area, so it is often used for larger areas of muscle and tendon pain. Focused shockwave concentrates its energy at a set depth, so it can reach deeper, smaller target areas, such as where a tendon attaches to bone. Which one we use, or whether we use both, depends on where your pain is and what your exam shows.
Conditions We Treat With Shockwave Therapy in Miami Lakes
After an exam, Dr. Chang may recommend shockwave therapy for these problems. It is not right for everyone, and results vary.
Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis is irritation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot, often felt as sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning. Shockwave therapy is one of the non-surgical options used for heel pain that has not settled with rest, stretching and footwear changes. We usually pair it with calf and foot stretches you can do at home.
Tendinitis
Tendinitis and longer-running tendon pain often come from overuse: work, the gym, running or repetitive sports. Common spots include the elbow (tennis and golfer’s elbow), the Achilles tendon and the knee. Shockwave therapy is intended to stimulate the body’s healing response in the irritated tendon, and we combine it with load management and exercises so the tendon can handle daily activity again.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain from irritated tendons and tight surrounding muscles can make reaching, lifting and sleeping on that side uncomfortable. When your exam points to a tendon or soft-tissue source, shockwave may be added to adjustments and shoulder exercises. Shoulder pain with numbness or weakness down the arm may come from the neck, so we check that first.
Back Pain
For back pain driven by tight, sore muscles and soft tissue, shockwave may be used alongside chiropractic adjustments. If your back pain comes from a disc or a pinched nerve, other options such as spinal decompression may fit better, and we will explain why.
What a visit involves
The first appointment is an exam. If radial and focused shockwave therapy fits, a later session usually takes a few minutes per treated area. We apply gel to the skin and move the applicator over the sore spot. You will feel a tapping or pulsing sensation, and the intensity is set to what you can tolerate. Afterward, the area may feel sore or look red for a day or two, and most people go back to normal activities the same day. How many sessions you need is decided from how you respond, not from a fixed package. We re-check you along the way.
Who May Not Be a Candidate
Shockwave therapy is not right for everyone, which is why we screen first. It may not be appropriate if you are pregnant, have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners, have a pacemaker or other implanted device near the area, have a tumor, infection or open wound at the treatment site, or have had a recent steroid injection in that area. Tell us about your health history and medications at your exam; if shockwave isn’t a good fit, we will say so and talk about other options.
How Shockwave Fits With Chiropractic Care
Shockwave therapy is rarely the whole plan. For many patients it is one part of a plan that may include chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue work and exercises you can do at home. Adjustments address how your joints move; shockwave targets the sore tendon or muscle; exercises help the area handle load again.
What Affects the Cost of Shockwave Therapy
Cost depends on how many areas we treat, how many sessions your plan includes, and whether shockwave is part of a larger plan with adjustments or other care. We will go over the plan and its cost with you after your exam, before you commit to anything. Call 786-931-8333 with questions.
Who shockwave therapy is for
Radial and focused shockwave therapy uses acoustic pulses on a sore tendon, muscle, or other soft tissue. It is considered after an exam, often alongside adjustments, for pain that has not settled with rest. That includes plantar fasciitis, shoulder tendinitis, stubborn neck and shoulder tension, tendon pain from overuse, soft-tissue pain that lingers after a car accident, and some cases of back pain when the exam points to soft tissue rather than a joint that needs a different plan. It is one tool at the Miami Lakes office, not a walk-in add-on. If it is not a fit, we say so at the exam.
Coming from nearby cities
The office is at 15450 New Barn Rd, Suite 105, Miami Lakes. People also come from Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Hialeah Gardens, and Doral. Call 786-931-8333.
How it fits with other care
Shockwave therapy often sits next to chiropractic adjustments and home exercises. If leg pain is coming from a disc, sciatica care or spinal decompression may be the better match. After a crash, the exam may start on the auto accident page’s plan instead.
When to see a medical doctor first
See a medical doctor before booking shockwave therapy if you have a fever, an open wound, or pain that is getting worse quickly. Pregnancy, a bleeding disorder, a pacemaker, or an implant near the area are reasons we may not use it. We screen for those at the exam and refer you when this is not the right office for the problem.
FAQ
Is Shockwave Therapy Safe?
For appropriate patients, shockwave therapy is generally well tolerated. It is non-invasive and does not involve medication. Shockwave therapy has been used in sports and musculoskeletal care for years; side effects are usually mild, such as temporary soreness or redness. At Optimize Health Chiropractic Center, our team ensures each session is performed safely and comfortably.
Is Shockwave Therapy Painful?
Most people do not find shockwave therapy to be painful. You may experience some discomfort or soreness after treatment, but this is typically temporary and should subside within a few days.
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
Shockwaves work by creating an acoustic pressure shock that can help to break up calcium deposits, relieve muscle tension, and stimulate blood flow and collagen production. When shockwaves are applied to the body, they cause a micro-trauma to the tissue that sets off a healing response, helping to reduce pain and inflammation while promoting natural healing. You will likely feel a pulsing sensation when the shockwaves are being delivered.
How Many Shockwave Therapy Sessions Will I Need?
The number of shockwave sessions you need depends on your specific condition and severity. Care plans often include a short series of sessions spaced about a week apart; the number depends on your condition and how you respond. Dr. Denis Chang will evaluate your condition and recommend a customized treatment plan.
How Much Does Shockwave Therapy Cost In Miami Lakes, FL?
The cost of shockwave therapy at Optimize Health Chiropractic Center can vary depending on the number of sessions you need and your treatment goals. Contact our Miami Lakes office today for a personalized consultation with Dr. Denis Chang.
What Does A Shockwave Therapy Session Feel Like?
Most patients describe a tapping or pulsing sensation over the treated area. Intensity is adjusted to your comfort, and sessions are short. Dr. Denis Chang will explain what to expect after your exam.
Do you offer radial or focused shockwave therapy?
Both. Radial shockwave covers a wider, more surface-level area, and focused shockwave concentrates energy at a set depth. We choose based on your exam.
Can shockwave therapy help plantar fasciitis?
It is one of the non-surgical options used for heel pain from plantar fasciitis that has not settled with rest and stretching. Results vary, so we examine your foot first and combine shockwave with home exercises.
Who should not get shockwave therapy?
It may not be appropriate during pregnancy, with bleeding disorders or blood thinners, with a pacemaker or implant near the area, or with a tumor, infection or open wound at the site. We screen for these at your exam.
Where do you offer shockwave therapy?
At our office at 15450 New Barn Rd, Suite 105, Miami Lakes, FL 33014. Many patients come from Hialeah, Miami Gardens and Doral. Call 786-931-8333 to book an exam.
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