Shockwave Therapy in Charleston

The effects from your shockwave therapy will last somewhere from a few months to a few years, depending on your goals and lifestyle.

Shockwave therapy, or extracorporeal shock wave therapy, utilizes high levels of pulsing acoustic shockwave energy to relieve pain and repair the muscles, bones, and soft tissues of the body.

Most people have serious injuries or significant physical limitations when they decide to start shockwave therapy, so avoiding any strenuous physical activities for 24-48 hours is usually recommended for healing.

At InterveneMD, our patient care specialists use extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and extracorporeal magnetotransduction therapy (EMTT) machines. These FDA-cleared therapies work together to treat the tissue, muscles, and bones through noninvasive frequencies, magnetic waves, and acoustic shockwaves.

As the shockwave (ESWT) energy penetrates the treatment area, the highly focused acoustic shockwaves promote healing and growth hormone production. These growth hormones trigger IGF-1 activity, which plays a role in bone formation and density. The growth factors support bone cell genesis and regeneration, enabling long-term strength and stability.

The magnetic waves transmitted through EMTT further boost bone health by triggering enhanced collagen fiber development. This creates a framework for new bone formation. Magnetic field therapy also increases calcium levels, contributing to bone repair and density.

Used together during shockwave therapy in Charleston, ESWT and EMTT are ideal treatments for patients with bone fractures, osteoporosis, and more.

Our specialists often recommend shockwave therapy in Charleston for patients recovering from injuries. During the session, the ESWT wand sends shockwaves into the treatment area, delivering bursts of acoustic shockwave energy that penetrate the tissue and stimulate cellular regeneration.

Through this process, the focused sound waves stimulate tissue repair and growth hormone production, both of which aid in muscle repair.

Growth hormones, produced in our pituitary glands, are essential to tissue healing and remodeling. These proteins promote collagen fiber generation in tendons and muscles after an injury, increasing muscle mass and strength. Growth hormones also help burn fat, keeping you energized as you get back into your exercise routine.

When we experience inflammation, it’s often the result of overuse, trauma, or an autoimmune condition. Inflammation is your body’s immune response to a perceived “threat,” as it works to protect your body and heal the affected area. We often associate inflammation with redness, pain, swelling, or impaired function of the area.

Though it’s a natural reaction, it can affect your day-to-day life, affecting your comfort during routine tasks.

Shockwave therapy in Charleston helps manage inflammation, allowing the body to activate new blood vessel development. By increasing the body’s natural rate of angiogenesis, or blood vessel formation, shockwaves speed up the healing process. This enables next steps, like collagen fiber production and cellular growth, for deep repair and regeneration.

Studies reflect ESWT’s success in treating tendon and muscle pain and degeneration, supporting long-term healing.

Dr. Joye and our expert providers can guide your treatment plan to address your health goals using shockwave therapy. In Charleston, the InterveneMD team often recommends a combination of:

• Vasper exercise therapy to support bone density and muscle growth
• Peptide therapy including amino acid peptides like BPC-157, TB-4, and GHK-Cu to further combat inflammation and joint pain as you heal
• IV infusions to boost hydration and deliver vitamins and antioxidants essential for tissue repair
• Prolotherapy injections with PRP and growth hormones that support your body’s healing and reduce pain