In the past, patients suffering from chronic or acute pain due to disease or injury were often faced with a difficult decision. Either they were prescribed habit-forming medication with potentially harmful side effects, weeks of intense physical therapy, or forced to undergo risky surgery depending on the source and severity of their discomfort.
Now, however, the same patients can experience noticeable relief with a safer, non-habit forming, noninvasive, but just as effective regenerative treatment known Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT).
A Natural Treatment for Managing Pain
AWT is a natural, noninvasive treatment approach in which mechanical vibrations are applied directly to the skin, stimulating the injured or painful area. Acoustic waves resonate at a frequency that stimulate soft tissues in the body including:
- Bones
- Muscles
- Tendons
- Blood vessels
- Nerves
AWT utilizes focused pressure pulse wave technology delivered by a patented medical device. This method causes the tissues to vibrate and contract, thereby resulting in cell renewal and faster healing. Besides stimulating soft tissue function, AWT also increases circulation which, in turn, accelerates recovery from injuries or trauma by providing more oxygen-rich blood to the affected area, reducing inflammation and swelling.
Typically, patients will experience a tapping sensation during acoustic wave therapy, but not pain. If the sensation is uncomfortable, the intensity of the pulse can be adjusted to your comfort level. However, there is no electrical shock wave involved. Once the treatment is over, you can drive yourself home and do light exercise, such as walking or stretching, the same day. You can resume your routine activity the day after.
Who Benefits From AWT
Acoustic wave therapy is an effective treatment for a wide variety of painful conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Disc herniation
- Joint pain
- Ligament tears
- Muscle pain or spasm
- Neck or back pain
- Nerve pain
- Pre- and post- surgery recovery
- Sciatica
- Sports injuries
- Tendonitis
AWT is especially beneficial for both professional and amateur athletes in preventing injuries and speeding their recovery after practice and games. The acoustic waves target any injured areas with concentrated pulsations, thus improving circulation, reducing swelling, and helping heal torn of strained muscle tissues. It hastens recovery by increasing the amount of oxygen and nutrients that reach joints, tendons, and muscles, thus accelerating cell regeneration and helping minor strains heal faster.
As such, AWT can be used after any physical activity or sports, such as:
- Football
- Hockey
- Running
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Acoustic Wave Therapy for Pain Management in Caldwell, New Jersey
If you are experiencing chronic neck, back, joint or muscle pain but want to avoid invasive and risky surgery, then you should see Dr. Warren J. Bleiweiss at Alternative Disc Therapy. Dr. Bleiweiss is not only triple-board certified but is also a leading authority on regenerative medicine. He routinely provides acoustic wave therapy and other effective treatments designed to alleviate pain and promote healing.
Patients from all over the United States and Canada seek treatment from Dr. Bleiweiss because he practices personalized precision medicine that is specifically customized to each patient’s specific needs. Following a thorough evaluation, Dr. Bleiweiss will recommend the best treatment option for your specific condition which may involve one or multiple treatments. Patients who undergo pain management therapy require no more than three to five treatments.
Schedule an in-office visit or virtual consultation with Dr. Bleiweiss to discuss treatment options for your painful condition by calling our practice at (973) 403-3334 or by using our secure online appointment request form. Either way, we look forward to helping relieve your pain and improving your quality of life!
