WHAT to expect with stemwave
- Sessions typically last 10-15 minutes
- The treatment is non-invasive with no downtime.
- You might feel mild pulsing, tapping, or tingling sensations during therapy.
- Some patients experience immediate pain relief; others notice improvement over several sessions.
DR. Michael Kennedy, D.C.
How to Make StemWave Even More Effective:
- Stay hydrated before and after treatments to support cellular recovery.
- Maintain light movement and stretching routines to encourage blood flow.
- Support healing with a healthy diet rich in protein, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory foods. Such as blueberries, strawberries, kale, red peppers, nuts, seeds, and olive oil.
- Consider adding orthotics especially for foot, knee, hip, and low back injuries. Foot orthotics can help with pain in the lower area of the body by fixing poor foot alignment that puts extra stress on the knees, hips, and low back. By supporting the arches and improving balance, orthotics take pressure off the joints and help the body move more naturally and comfortably.
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What happens in the body from a Shockwave treatment?
- Cell Activation: When StemWave shockwaves interact with your tissues, they gently stretch and stimulate cell membranes. This signals the body to repair that area of the body. Basically, the body thinks it is injured so it sends stem cells to repair the area where the shockwave was used.
- Sodium-Potassium Pump Activation: This stimulation “wakes up” the sodium-potassium pumps on your cell surfaces, helping cells restore their natural electrical balance, improve nutrient exchange, and speed up healing.
- Mitochondrial Boost: Inside the cells, mitochondria (the energy producers) respond by creating more ATP (cellular energy), releasing nitric oxide (improving blood flow), and reducing harmful oxidative stress. This supercharges your cells’ ability to heal.
- Angiogenesis (New Blood Vessel Formation): StemWave promotes the growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis), enhancing oxygen and nutrient delivery to injured tissues and speeding up the repair process.
- Collagen Production: Shockwave therapy stimulates the production of collagen, the main structural protein in connective tissue. Increased collagen formation strengthens tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues, improving stability.
- Pain Reduction: Shockwave therapy helps reduce pain by decreasing inflammation, improving blood circulation, and stimulating the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. It also resets nerve sensitivity in injured tissues, helping to calm chronic pain signals.
Suggested Supplements to Aid Recovery:
- Collagen Peptides: Help rebuild connective tissues.
- Vitamin C: Essential for collagen synthesis and reducing inflammation.
- Magnesium: Supports muscle relaxation and cellular repair.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Help decrease inflammation and improve tissue healing.
- CoQ10: Enhances mitochondrial function and energy production.
- Turmeric/Curcumin: Natural anti-inflammatory properties to assist with pain and swelling.
- B-Complex Vitamins: Support energy metabolism and nerve function.
(Always consult with Dr. Kennedy before starting any new supplements.)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Conditions that may improve with STEMWAVE THERAPY:
Back & Neck Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Shin Splints
Stress Fractures
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Hamstring Pain
Shoulder, Elbow, Knee Pain
Osgood-Schlater
and so much more!
Shoulder Pain, Injuries & Scar Tissue
ElbowTennis Elbow, Elbow Pain, Injuries & Scar Tissue
WristCarpal Tunnel, Wrist Pain, Injuries & Scar Tissue
SpineNeck or Back Pain, Injuries, Scar Tissue
HipHip Pain, Injuries, Scar Tissue
KneeJumpers Knee, Knee Pain, Osgood-Schlater, Knee Injuries, Scar Tissue
ShinShin Splints, Venous leg ulcers
HamstringHamstring Pain, Overuse Injuries, Fascial Release
FootPlantar Fasciitis, Stress Fractures, Foot-Ulcer Pain, Hallux Rigidus, Achilles Tendinopathy, Morton's Neuroma, Diabetic Foot Ulcers
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