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Piezowave Shockwave Therapy in Roseau, MN
Discover the benefits of shockwave therapy in Roseau, MN with Piezowave technology. If you’ve wondered, 'is shockwave therapy effective?' - the answer lies in its proven ability to combat chronic pain and soft-tissue injuries efficiently. This non-invasive treatment stimulates healing, offering a straightforward path to recovery.

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If pain has been holding you back, Piezowave shockwave therapy may help you get your life back - fast. This technology sends acoustic waves deep into injured tissue to stimulate blood flow, break up scar tissue, and promote rapid healing. It’s ideal for stubborn soft-tissue problems like tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and chronic muscle pain. The treatment is quick, non-invasive, and requires no downtime.

Effective Shockwave Therapy: What to Expect on Your First Visit

The PiezoWave therapy uses sound waves that travel deep into the tissue and come together at a specific point. This creates a quick, powerful pressure that works like a very precise deep tissue massage.

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First, your provider will locate the area that needs treatment.

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A small amount of gel will be applied to your skin to help the sound waves move effectively into the body.

 

Treatment will begin at a low setting and gradually increase to a level that feels comfortable for you while still being effective. The settings may vary depending on the depth and type of tissue being treated.

 

As the provider moves the treatment device over the area, you may feel a deep, dull ache (similar to the discomfort you’ve been experiencing). This is normal and expected, as it helps identify the exact treatment spot. You’ll be asked to give feedback during the session so the provider can adjust both the intensity and location as needed. If the treatment ever feels too uncomfortable, just let your provider know and the intensity will be adjusted.

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After the session, the gel will be wiped off and you can return to your normal activities right away. It’s common to feel sore afterward, and the skin in the treated area may appear slightly red.

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How Long Does Treatment Take?

  • Each session typically lasts 10–20 minutes

  • Most patients receive 1–2 treatments per week

  • A total of 3–5 treatments is often needed to see lasting improvement

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Does It Work?
The mechanical energy that myofascial acoustic compression therapy provides encourages and stimulates fibroblasts and growth factors to promote healing and increase cell metabolism and local blood flow to the affected area. The treatment is painless because these are pressure sound waves, not electric shocks. The good news is that PiezoWave Pain Treatment deeply penetrates tissue for healing that can’t be achieved through chiropractic adjustments or manual massage.

What to Expect from The Treatment?
During every session, pulse waves will be delivered to an area being treated lasting about ten to fifteen minutes. You will see maximum benefits with five to six treatments per area. PiezoWave  Treatment is believed (and has clinically proven) to have the following effects:
• Facilitate healing
• Eliminate pain
• Stimulate the “washing away” of Substance-P (a pain-producing chemical)
• Increase the body’s collagen production
• Increase microcirculation leading to enhanced tissue metabolism
• Help dissolve calcific fibroblasts
• Reduce muscle tension
• Improved function and range of motion to the joint

How Long Does Each Treatment Take?
Each session of PiezoWave Pain Treatment takes about ten to fifteen minutes. During the session, our therapist or staff will deliver 2000 to 3000 pulse waves into the affected area being treated. The delivery of about 2000 pulse waves lasts approximately five to ten minutes. 

How Many Treatments Are Required and How Often?
Many conditions need three to five sessions. The treatments can be done five to ten days apart depending on tissue response and patient tolerance. Worldwide reports show that PiezoWave Treatment has a very high success rate. At our clinic, our patients have reported positive results in line with these parameters and most get a positive benefit with just one treatment! We have been quite successful with this treatment and are excited to help more patients like you. For patients who don’t respond positively to PiezoWave Pain Treatment, we consider other modes of therapy and treatment, and we will make proper referrals to the right specialists.

Does It Hurt?
Depending on the patient’s current level of pain and the area of treatment, the degree of discomfort varies significantly. The intensity of a treatment session also varies, and many patients can tolerate treatment well because the intensity varies depending on patient tolerance. Some  mild to moderate discomfort is expected. 

Will There Be Pain After the Treatment?
Many patients experience immediate pain relief after PiezoWave Treatment. However, they may experience soreness in the area within two to four hours. According to different clinical reports, the soreness is usually very tolerable and can last a couple of hours to some days. DO NOT use ice on the area if you experience this soreness. One of the desired effects of PiezoWave Treatment is an “inflammatory response.” Therefore, the use of anti inflammatory medications (such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin, etc.) isn’t recommended. Many patients report great results with Tylenol. You may take medication as you see fit or based on your medical doctor’s recommendation and advice. The soreness should disappear within 4 to 24 hours without any intervention.

Is Physical Activity Allowed After Treatment?
We always recommended that you refrain from any physical activity, especially those that would involve the treated area for 48 hours after every treatment.

How Is PiezoWave Pain Treatment Different from Ultrasound?
Like ultrasound, PiezoWave Treatment is a non-invasive procedure. However, the treatment can penetrate precise depths underneath your skin between 0.5 mm and 3 cm. This is much deeper than the standard ultrasound. Also, Piezowave treatment does not create tissue heating - it creates mechanical pressure in your tissue which creates inflammation. PiezoWave Treatment is useful in identifying trigger points that are discrete, focal and hyperirritable spots in the taut band of your muscle. Trigger points can generate pain, both locally and in the referred pain patterns, and may accompany chronic musculoskeletal disorders.

Is It Safe?
Absolutely yes, there’s no risk involved when using the PiezoWave Treatment, and it’s regarded a safe alternative to invasive procedures such as surgery and injections. The treatment is 100% non-invasive. Piezowave is an FDA registered non-invasive pain relief technology. 

Is It Safe If I Have A Medical Condition Such as Diabetes?
Yes, with a few exceptions. If you’re pregnant or think you may be pregnant, the treatment cannot be used. Furthermore, if you have an infection, blood clotting disorders, tumor tissue, or taking blood thinning medication, then PiezoWave Treatment does not suit you.

Are There Any Contraindications?
PiezoWave Treatment is unique in the sense that it does not generate heat unlike ultrasound therapy, a commonly used modality. Therefore, the treatment makes it suitable for post-surgical conditions.
However, this therapy is not indicated with some conditions including:
• Epiphyseal plate in the shockwave entry window/focus
• Pregnancy
• Heart or circulatory problems
• Blood-thinning medications and blood clotting disorders
• Infections
• Tumor tissue
• Lung tissue in the focal area
• Treatment of the brain

Why Choose PiezoWave Pain Treatment?
• 100% Safe
• Patient Guided Focused Therapy
• No Anesthesia
• Non-Invasive • No Downtime
• Outpatient Treatment
• Low Treatment Costs

Does my insurance cover Piezowave?
PiezoWave2 Treatments are not covered by insurance.
 
How is Piezowave different or better than other therapies?
What makes PiezoWave2 Pain Treatment unique is that it’s one of the very few modern technologies in the medical field that works well when an injury reaches a chronic, non-healing state. It helps restore strength and mobility to injured ligaments and muscles. We’re the only facility in the Roseau/Badger/Greenbush/Middle River area that offers this revolutionary technology, and we’re dedicated to helping all patients get back to their healthy and happy lifestyle.

Do you have any questions regarding more details of the treatment, side effects or payment options? Please feel free to contact us today for more information.

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