Does the treatment hurt?
It is a 5-minute treatment that may be uncomfortable and most people are able to tolerate. However, if you cannot tolerate it, adjustments on the machine can decrease the pressure you feel.
Will it hurt after the treatment?
There may be no immediate pain, but some discomfort may be experienced 2-4 hours after the treatment. In some cases it can last up to 48 hours and in very rare cases, the pain lasted up to 5 days.
What should I do if I am in pain after the treatment?
The shockwave will trigger an inflammatory response, which is the body's natural process of healing. For this reason, do not use anti-inflammatory medications. Do not use ice. The pain should subside within 24 hours. Use Tylenol if necessary, provided you have no trouble with this medication.
What if it feels good after the treatment?
Even if it feels good, we recommend decreased activity for 48 hours following the treatment.
Are there contraindications and/or precautions?
Contraindications
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- Coagulation disorders, thrombosis, heart or circulatory patients
- Use of anticoagulants, especially Marcumar, Heparin, Coumadin
- Tumour diseases, carcinoma, cancer patients
- Pregnancy
- Polyneuropathy in case of diabetes mellitus
- Acute inflammations / pus focus in the target area
- Children in growth
- Cortisone therapy up to 6 weeks before first treatment
- Blood or nerves supplies too close to the affected area
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Side effects
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- Swelling, reddening, haematomas
- Petechiae
- Pain
- Skin lesions after previous cortisone therapy
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These side effects generally abate after 5 to 10 days.