Shoulder complaints often make certain movements difficult. It simply does not work or there are nagging or severe pain complaints that make movement impossible. Shockwave therapy for long-term shoulder complaints can provide relief.
Where does my shoulder pain come from?
The precise cause of (long-term) shoulder complaints is often difficult to determine. The shoulder is a vulnerable area where muscles and tendons are close together in a small space. A shoulder is also a joint that needs a lot of space to move freely. If a tendon is swollen, this space quickly becomes too small.
Various conditions can be distinguished. As:
- Bursitis
- Muscle tension in the neck and back
- Joint capsule inflammation
- Tendonitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Arthrosis
- Impingement
What can shockwave therapy do for (long-term) shoulder complaints?
If the physiotherapist has determined the precise cause of the shoulder complaints during an intake interview, he can decide to use shockwave therapy to treat them. A shockwave β shock wave in Dutch β is a pressure wave just like sound, only much faster. The wave reflects, causing a vibration. A conductive gel is used to allow this vibration to penetrate the tissues. The vibration provides extra proteins and the production of growth factors. These in turn stimulate cell growth. If the complaints are caused by calcification, a shockwave can also make this lime brittle, causing it to fall apart. The body then clears away the calcium. However, if lime has become too hard and bone has formed, shockwave therapy will no longer help. To determine this, an ultrasound examination is always performed prior to any shockwave therapy. Do you have shoulder complaints and would you like to know whether shockwave therapy is a treatment that can provide a solution or relief for your condition? Please contact Physiotherapy Wilhelminapark in Tilburg and exercise free of complaints in the future.