Regenerative medicine is all about supporting and bolstering your body’s natural healing processes. There are many regenerative medicine therapies that work synergistically for enhanced, longer-lasting relief. For example, shockwave therapy and regenerative laser therapy are often used together to optimize results. How do they work to create a winning combination? This blog post explains.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) or Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®), is an innovative treatment that uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing in targeted tissues. The high-energy pulses penetrate deep into the affected area, which can promote increased blood flow and tissue regeneration.
This method is commonly applied to address musculoskeletal conditions such as tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, chronic pain, and more. Shockwave therapy can also help dissolve calcifications, reduce muscle tightness, and improve mobility.
The procedure is typically quick and performed on an outpatient basis with minimal discomfort.
What Is Regenerative Laser Therapy?
Regenerative laser therapy harnesses the power of focused light energy to activate your body’s repair mechanisms. This non-invasive treatment stimulates cellular function, increases ATP production, and aids in reducing pain and inflammation. It is suitable for a wide range of conditions, including joint pain, soft tissue injury, and post-surgical healing.
Laser therapy is gentle and can be customized to use different wavelengths and intensities to best suit individual patient needs. The treatment is safe, comfortable, and often leads to improvement in function and comfort.
How Do They Work Together?
These two therapies can accomplish a lot on their own. However, when you combine shockwave therapy with regenerative laser therapy, you create a powerful synergistic approach that targets healing from multiple angles. Shockwave therapy stimulates cellular metabolism and breaks down barriers to healing, while regenerative laser therapy enhances cellular repair and supports a pain-free recovery. This combination may accelerate the healing process and improve overall outcomes for numerous musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions.
To help you avoid multiple visits, these two therapies are often administered in the same appointment. After your first session, you may notice a decrease in pain. However, multiple sessions may be required to optimize your results.
Shockwave therapy and regenerative laser therapy are remarkable — and they are even more amazing when they work together! Talk to a qualified care provider to find out if they are right for you.
Meet the Practice
Dr. James Pinkston, DO, is a board-certified neuromusculoskeletal physician. He and our non-surgical orthopedics team focus on providing non-invasive and minimally invasive therapies that relieve pain, promote healing, and support the body’s natural repair mechanisms. If you are interested in learning how we may be able to help you, contact our Asheville office at 828-417-9913.