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STEMWAVE (Shock Wave Therapy)
STEMWAVE (Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (TRUE ESWT))
At Stem Cell Physical Therapy & Spa, we harness the power of focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal dysfunctions, post-operative conditions, sports injuries, and other acute traumas.
This noninvasive therapy stimulates the body’s natural healing processes by activating cellular mechanisms. By enhancing tissue regeneration, reducing inflammation, and improving blood flow, StemWave (True ESWT) effectively promotes recovery and alleviates pain, helping you return to optimal function faster.
Discover how StemWave can transform your healing journey and support long-lasting results.
What Is Focused Shockwave Therapy (True ESWT)?
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment designed to reduce pain and promote healing in chronic orthopedic conditions. Using intense energy waves, or “shockwaves,” this therapy targets injured soft tissue to alleviate discomfort and accelerate the body’s natural repair process.
How It Works:
ESWT delivers acoustic waves to stimulate a response in skeletal muscles. This triggers cellular reactions that enhance tissue healing by:
- Generating positive pressure in tissues, which facilitates energy absorption, reflection, and transmission
- Breaking down calcified tissues
- Improving healing and altering the perception of pain
In addition, ESWT activates chemical signals that stimulate the body’s inflammatory healing response, further aiding in producing stem cells, cell regeneration and recovery.
This innovative treatment offers a non-invasive solution for managing chronic pain and supporting tissue repair, making it a leading option for recovery and rehabilitation in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Powerful Acoustic Waves to Relieve Aches and Pains
StemWave is a regenerative medicine technique that utilizes harmless, yet powerful acoustic waves to activate your body’s natural healing mechanisms. This new technology is designed to help patients with musculoskeletal conditions by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation. As a safe non-invasive option, it doesn’t require any downtime and has minimal or no side-effects.
- FDA listed
- Safe & effective
- Fast & efficient treatments
- Affordable treatment option
Common Treatment Areas
StemWave’s versatility makes it a great option for a wide-variety of patients and conditions. And has shown to be an effective alternative to surgery, injections or medications.
Neck & Back Conditions
Upper Extremities
Lower Extremities
Soft Tissue Injuries
What Are the Benefits of StemWave Technology?
StemWave is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment for pain and inflammation, and offers patients results without surgery, medication, or major side effects. Treatments take less than 10 minutes and are offered at an affordable price that is more cost-effective than surgery or injections.
- Improves circulation
- Decreases inflammation
- Promotes natural healing
- Alleviates/relieves aches and pains
- 5-10 minute treatment times
- Non-invasive & drug-free
What to Expect
Depending on the diagnosis or treatment area each visit averages around 10-15 minutes. At the time of the treatment a gel is applied to the surface of the area. The StemWave applicator is applied to the treatment area delivering focused waves. This treatment is non-invasive and does not require anesthesia or numbing creams.
Care plans commonly range between 8-12 sessions. Patients typically experience significant improvement after 3-4 treatments, however, we often see a noticeable improvement after the first treatment. Subsequent treatments that follow will offer continual improvement and sustained results.
Do you want more pain relief? Do you want to help improve your quality of life? Schedule an appointment with Stem Cell Physical Therapy & Spa today by calling 909-727-3020!
Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy at Hands on Care
Stem Cell Physical Therapy & Spa provides True Focused Shockwave Therapy using cutting-edge equipment from STEMWAVE, ensuring highly effective treatment for musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries.
Focused Shockwaves
- Designed to penetrate deeply and precisely, treating conditions close to the bone or calcified areas.
- Focused energy targets the injury site without affecting surrounding tissue, promoting safe and efficient healing.
- Ideal for addressing muscle chains, trigger points, and myofascial adhesions.
- Effective for conditions like plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, Carpal Tunnel, De Quervain Tenosynovitis and Achilles tendonitis, offering pain relief and enhanced mobility.
By tailoring the focused TRUE extracorporeal shockwave therapy to your specific condition, Stem Cell Physical Therapy & Spa ensures a targeted and evidence-based approach to rehabilitation and recovery.
How True Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Works to Heal Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions
True Shockwave Therapy is a versatile treatment tailored to address a variety of musculoskeletal injuries. By adjusting parameters such as energy flux density, number of impulses, treatment focus (focused shockwave), session frequency, and post-treatment protocols, the therapy is highly customizable to meet each patient’s specific needs.
Cellular Effects of True Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
One of the primary mechanisms by which True Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy promotes healing is through the stimulation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) release. ATP, an essential energy-carrying molecule, drives cellular processes, including repair and regeneration. This activation triggers cell signaling pathways and modifies ion channel functions in the cell membrane, facilitating effective cellular recovery.
Additionally, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) induces the release of nitric oxide, a molecule with multiple therapeutic effects, including:
- Analgesic Properties: Reducing pain sensations.
- Angiogenic Effects: Promoting the formation of new blood vessels.
- Anti-inflammatory Action: Controlling and reducing inflammation in injured tissues.
Collagen Synthesis and Tissue Repair
Shockwave Therapy significantly enhances collagen synthesis, a critical component in the repair of tendons, ligaments, and other musculoskeletal structures. While collagen is naturally produced by the body, the application of shock waves accelerates its formation, improving the density and tensile strength of newly repaired fibers. This expedited collagen production supports quicker and more robust recovery, reducing downtime for patients.
Tendon and Bone Healing
The therapy also stimulates the proliferation of tendon cells (tenocytes) and enhances the differentiation of osteoprogenitor cells—stem cells responsible for producing bone and cartilage. Key benefits include:
- Enhanced Tenocyte Growth: Promoting tendon recovery and resilience.
- Osteoprogenitor Activation: Supporting the formation of osteoblasts (bone-forming cells) and chondrocytes (cartilage-forming cells), which are essential for bone and cartilage repair.
This cellular activity is particularly beneficial for conditions such as stress fractures, chronic tendon injuries, and other bone-related dysfunctions, helping patients recover faster and regain full functionality.
Conditions Treated by Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
By adjusting treatment protocols to suit specific injuries, extracorporeal shockwave therapy effectively treats a wide range of dysfunctions, including:
- Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Relief from shoulder pain and improved tendon healing.
- Lateral Elbow Epicondylopathy (Tennis Elbow): Reduced pain and enhanced tissue repair.
- Hip Pain: Alleviates chronic hip pain.
- Hamstring Tendinopathy: Accelerates recovery in the posterior thigh.
- Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee): Promotes ligament and tendon repair in the knee.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Provides relief for chronic heel pain.
- Bone Stress Injuries: Supports bone healing and reduces discomfort.
- Achilles Tendinopathy: Addresses pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon, promoting recovery.
- Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints): Reduces inflammation and pain along the shinbone.
- Calcific Shoulder Tendinopathy: Breaks down calcium deposits in the shoulder for improved mobility and reduced pain.
- Chronic Myofascial Pain: Targets trigger points and adhesions to alleviate muscle tension and improve mobility.
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS): Reduces tension in the IT band, alleviating lateral knee and thigh pain.
- Hip Bursitis: Decreases inflammation in the hip bursa, relieves pain and improves range of motion.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Relieves nerve compression and reduces associated pain and inflammation.
- Trigger Finger: Alleviates inflammation and improves tendon flexibility in affected fingers.
True Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy’sversatility makes it a valuable treatment option for diverse musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions. It offers targeted, noninvasive relief that promotes recovery and enhances mobility.
A Reliable and Effective Treatment Option
True Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy’s customizable treatment settings enable precise and effective care for soft tissue and musculoskeletal conditions. This non-invasive approach provides an excellent solution for patients seeking relief from chronic pain and injuries by stimulating natural cellular processes such as collagen production, tendon healing, and bone regeneration.
Whether you’re dealing with tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, or a bone stress injury, True Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy offers a research-backed method for recovery and restoration.
Reach out to Stem Cell Physical Therapy & Spa to learn more about how STEMWAVE (True Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy) can support your rehabilitation. The cost of a session depends on the nature of the injury and the recommended treatment plan.