ESWT | Cleveland Health Center<\/title>\r\n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;1,600&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n <style>\r\n *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }\r\n\r\n :root {\r\n --blue-primary: #1781b3;\r\n --blue-secondary: #2087c4;\r\n --blue-light: #e8f4fb;\r\n --blue-xlight: #f0f9ff;\r\n --text-dark: #1e293b;\r\n --text-mid: #475569;\r\n --border: #e2e8f0;\r\n --white: #ffffff;\r\n --radius: 14px;\r\n --radius-sm: 8px;\r\n --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\r\n --shadow-md: 0 6px 24px rgba(23,129,179,0.12);\r\n --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(23,129,179,0.18);\r\n --max-w: 1470px;\r\n --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);\r\n }\r\n\r\n body {\r\n font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\r\n background: #f8fafc;\r\n color: var(--text-dark);\r\n line-height: 1.65;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .eswt-page {\r\n max-width: var(--max-w);\r\n margin: 0 auto;\r\n padding: 0 24px 0;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* PAGE HEADER *\/\r\n .page-header {\r\n background: var(--white);\r\n border-radius: var(--radius);\r\n padding: 52px 60px 48px;\r\n margin-bottom: 28px;\r\n border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\r\n text-align: center;\r\n }\r\n .page-header-inner { max-width: 860px; 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}\r\n .disease-card img {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n height: 120px;\r\n object-fit: contain;\r\n background: var(--blue-xlight);\r\n padding: 12px;\r\n display: block;\r\n }\r\n .disease-card-body { padding: 20px; }\r\n .disease-card-body h3 {\r\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\r\n font-size: 1rem;\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n color: var(--text-dark);\r\n margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n }\r\n .disease-card-body ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; }\r\n .disease-card-body ul li {\r\n font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n color: var(--text-mid);\r\n padding: 5px 0 5px 18px;\r\n position: relative;\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n }\r\n .disease-card-body ul li::before {\r\n content: '';\r\n position: absolute;\r\n left: 0; top: 50%;\r\n transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n width: 6px; height: 6px;\r\n background: var(--blue-primary);\r\n border-radius: 50%;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* RESPONSIVE *\/\r\n @media (max-width: 992px) {\r\n .info-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n .disease-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n }\r\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n .eswt-page { padding: 0 16px; }\r\n .page-header { padding: 36px 24px 32px; }\r\n .section-card { padding: 32px 24px; }\r\n .sw-modal-body { padding: 28px 24px; }\r\n .sw-modal-header { padding: 22px 24px; }\r\n }\r\n @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n .eswt-page { padding: 0 12px; }\r\n .page-header { padding: 28px 18px 24px; }\r\n .section-card { padding: 26px 18px; }\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"eswt-page\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"page-header\">\r\n <div class=\"page-header-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"page-tag\">Advanced Pain Therapy<\/span>\r\n <h1>ESWT\u00ae \u2014 <span>Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy<\/span><\/h1>\r\n <div class=\"header-rule\"><\/div>\r\n <p>An innovative, noninvasive method for pain treatment used across a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions \u2014 widely used in orthopedic and sports medicine care since the early 1990s.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"section-card\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-card-title\">\r\n <span class=\"title-accent\"><\/span>\r\n About ESWT\r\n <\/h2>\r\n <p>Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), also known as Focused Shock Wave Therapy, is a non-invasive treatment used across a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, especially those involving chronic pain, tendon irritation, muscle tightness, and slow-healing soft tissue injuries.<\/p>\r\n <button class=\"read-more-btn\" data-modal=\"modalAbout\">Read More ›<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"section-card\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-card-title\">\r\n <span class=\"title-accent\"><\/span>\r\n Key Advantages of ESWT\r\n <\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-list\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"advantage-item\">\r\n <div class=\"advantage-accent\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-body\">\r\n <strong>Pain relief<\/strong>\r\n <p>ESWT can help reduce pain by delivering focused sound waves into the affected tissue, which may decrease irritation and support a faster return to comfort and function.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"advantage-item\">\r\n <div class=\"advantage-accent\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-body\">\r\n <strong>Improved blood flow<\/strong>\r\n <p>Shock waves can stimulate local circulation, which helps bring oxygen and nutrients to the area and supports healthier tissue recovery.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"advantage-item\">\r\n <div class=\"advantage-accent\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-body\">\r\n <strong>Supports healing and regeneration<\/strong>\r\n <p>By activating the body's natural repair response and improving local metabolism, ESWT can encourage damaged tissue to remodel and heal more efficiently.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"advantage-item\">\r\n <div class=\"advantage-accent\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-body\">\r\n <strong>Non-invasive and convenient<\/strong>\r\n <p>Because ESWT is non-surgical, there are no incisions or anesthesia. It's generally low-risk and typically involves little to no downtime, making it easy to fit into daily life.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"advantage-item\">\r\n <div class=\"advantage-accent\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-body\">\r\n <strong>Broad range of uses<\/strong>\r\n <p>ESWT is used for many musculoskeletal concerns, including plantar fasciitis\/heel pain, tennis elbow, shoulder pain (including calcific tendinitis), Achilles or patellar tendon pain, muscle tightness\/trigger points, and some types of back pain related to soft tissue strain or overuse.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"info-cards-grid\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/pictures\/shockwaves.jpg\" alt=\"Shock waves\" class=\"info-card-img\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-body\">\r\n <span class=\"info-card-tag\">Science<\/span>\r\n <h3><span class=\"title-accent\"><\/span>What are shock waves?<\/h3>\r\n <p>Shock waves are high-energy, audible sound waves characterised by a rapid increase in pressure and a short pulse length. They occur in everyday life \u2014 for example, when aircraft break the sound barrier.<\/p>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modal1\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.myclevelandhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Whichdiseasesaretreated.png\" alt=\"Conditions treated\" class=\"info-card-img\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-body\">\r\n <span class=\"info-card-tag\">Conditions<\/span>\r\n <h3><span class=\"title-accent\"><\/span>Which conditions are treated?<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Achilles tendon and heel<\/li>\r\n <li>Back & Fascia<\/li>\r\n <li>Elbow<\/li>\r\n <li>Knee and shin<\/li>\r\n <li>Shoulder and neck<\/li>\r\n <li>Hip and bursa<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modal2\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/pictures\/shockwave_treatment.jpg\" alt=\"Treatment procedure\" class=\"info-card-img\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-body\">\r\n <span class=\"info-card-tag\">Procedure<\/span>\r\n <h3><span class=\"title-accent\"><\/span>How does treatment proceed?<\/h3>\r\n <p>Your provider reviews your medical history in detail, identifies the painful area through hands-on exam, and delivers precisely targeted shock waves \u2014 all in an outpatient visit with no downtime.<\/p>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modal3\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalAbout\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>About ESWT<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalAbout\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <p>Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), also known as Focused Shock Wave Therapy, is a non-invasive treatment used across a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, especially those involving chronic pain, tendon irritation, muscle tightness, and slow-healing soft tissue injuries.<\/p>\r\n <p>With decades of clinical experience, ESWT has been shown to help address certain problematic changes in tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, muscles, and bone, supporting the body's natural healing response. In addition to common issues like frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and heel pain (plantar fasciitis), ESWT is also frequently used for Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), calcific shoulder tendinitis, hip pain (greater trochanteric pain syndrome), and shin splints. It can also be helpful for certain types of muscle pain, including stubborn trigger-point\u2013type discomfort and chronic tightness. In some patients, ESWT may also be used as part of a plan for back pain, particularly when symptoms are related to muscle strain, soft tissue irritation, or overuse.<\/p>\r\n <p>During treatment, ESWT delivers short, high-energy sound pulses that travel effectively through water and soft tissue. The shock waves are generated outside the body in a handheld device and transferred into the treatment area using ultrasound gel, allowing targeted therapy to the painful region. ESWT is performed by trained professionals and is generally considered low-risk with minimal side effects. Treatments are done on an outpatient basis, so patients can typically return to their normal routine right afterward.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"modal-video-embed\">\r\n <iframe\r\n src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jRcVBA1y7kQ\"\r\n title=\"ESWT \u2013 Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy\"\r\n frameborder=\"0\"\r\n allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\r\n allowfullscreen>\r\n <\/iframe>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modal1\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>What are shock waves?<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modal1\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <p>Shock waves are high-energy, audible sound waves defined by a rapid rise in pressure and a very short pulse duration. A real-world example occurs when an aircraft breaks the sound barrier.<\/p>\r\n <p>Shock waves have been used in medicine since the 1980s. Their earliest major use was non-surgical treatment of kidney and gall stones, which transformed care for these conditions. Soon after, shock waves were also applied to poorly healing bone fractures (known as pseudarthroses).<\/p>\r\n <p>As research expanded, clinicians discovered that shock waves could also help treat many painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Since the early 1990s, this use has grown significantly and has proven valuable not only in everyday orthopedics, but also in high-level sports medicine.<\/p>\r\n <p>There are two main types of shock waves: radial and focused. Radial shock waves spread outward through the tissue with a broader, less intense effect and are commonly used for more superficial structures such as muscles and tendons. Focused shock waves concentrate energy at a specific point, allowing for a deeper and more precise treatment approach, and are often used for deeper conditions or calcium deposits.<\/p>\r\n <p>Shock wave therapy offers several potential benefits, including pain relief, faster recovery, reduced inflammation, improved circulation, and better mobility in the treated area. It is also generally well tolerated, with minimal side effects for most patients.<\/p>\r\n <p>Today, shock wave therapy is commonly used for orthopedic conditions such as frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, Achilles tendon pain, patellar tendon pain (jumper's knee), and heel pain from plantar fasciitis. Depending on the diagnosis, clinicians may use focused shock waves, radial shock waves, or a combination of both.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modal2\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Which conditions are treated?<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modal2\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <p>Shock wave therapy can effectively treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions affecting different areas of the body.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"disease-grid\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/anwendungsgebiete\/Ferse.png\" alt=\"Achilles tendon and heel\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Achilles tendon and heel<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Achillodynia (Chronic pain syndrome of Achilles tendon)<\/li>\r\n <li>Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalAchilles\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/anwendungsgebiete\/Ellenbogen.png\" alt=\"Elbow\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Elbow<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golfer's elbow)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalElbow\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/anwendungsgebiete\/Knie.png\" alt=\"Knee and shin\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Knee and shin<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)<\/li>\r\n <li>Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin splint)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalKnee\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/anwendungsgebiete\/Ruecken.png\" alt=\"Back and fascia\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Back and fascia<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Lumbago (lower back pain)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalBack\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/anwendungsgebiete\/Schulter.png\" alt=\"Shoulder and neck\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Shoulder and neck<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Calcific Tendonitis (calcareous shoulder)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalShoulder\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.myclevelandhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b147.png\" alt=\"Hip and bursa\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Hip and bursa<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Piriformis Syndrome<\/li>\r\n <li>Hip Bursitis (trochanteric bursitis)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalHip\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modal3\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>How does shock wave treatment proceed?<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modal3\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <p>A medical professional begins with a detailed medical history to understand your symptoms, how they started, and what may be contributing. They will also identify the painful area through a hands-on exam (palpation).<\/p>\r\n <p>Treatment is performed in the clinic on an outpatient basis, so you can typically leave right afterward. During the session, you will sit or lie comfortably. Before starting, the treatment area is usually located as precisely as possible using ultrasound, X-ray, or palpation.<\/p>\r\n <p>At the start of the session, ultrasound gel is applied to the skin to help transmit the shock waves efficiently. The medical professional then uses the device handpiece to deliver shock waves directly to the targeted area. Depending on the condition and the system used, approximately 1,500 to 2,000 shock waves may be delivered per session.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> ESWT is a non-invasive option in pain therapy, meaning the shock waves pass through the skin and soft tissue without damaging them.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalAchilles\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Achilles tendon and heel<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalAchilles\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Achillodynia (Chronic pain syndrome of Achilles tendon)<\/li>\r\n <li>Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Shock wave treatment of Achillodynia<\/h4>\r\n <p>The Achillodynia is a pain syndrome of the Achilles tendon, which begins at the calf muscles and infringes on the heel bone. The cause is a local, mostly chronic overuse of the Achilles tendon.<\/p>\r\n <h4>Shock wave treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)<\/h4>\r\n <p>The heel spur is a bony spur on the heel bone, which can occur on the soles of either rear or bottom. The lower heel spur is occasionally associated with inflammation of the Plantar tendon on the soles, which is called Plantar Fasciitis.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalElbow\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Elbow<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalElbow\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golfer's elbow)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Shock wave treatment of Epicondylitis<\/h4>\r\n <p>Epicondylitis is a painful irritation of the tendons of forearm muscles. Typical is a circumscribed tenderness over the muscle attachment at the elbow and pain precipitated or amplified upon actuation of these muscles. Depending on the location the epicondylitis is called tennis or golfer's elbow.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalKnee\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Knee and shin<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalKnee\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)<\/li>\r\n <li>Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin splint)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)<\/h4>\r\n <p>The inflammation of the patellar tendon causes pain at the bottom of the kneecap \u2014 mostly on one leg. Patellar Tendonitis often occurs in runners and athletes who do repetitive jumping or landing movements.<\/p>\r\n <h4>Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin splint)<\/h4>\r\n <p>Tibial Stress Syndrome is a painful sensation in the shins that usually occurs after exercise. One reason may be overused muscles. Shin splints most commonly occur in sports with quick direction changes, or in untrained athletes after weight gain or a change of footwear.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalBack\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Back and fascia<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalBack\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Lumbago (lower back pain)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Trigger point treatment of Lumbago<\/h4>\r\n <p>Trigger points are hypersensitive points in a palpable tense bundle of muscle fibers. They cause pain during movements \u2014 sometimes even at rest. A typical characteristic of trigger points is that they radiate pain to surrounding areas, making them a common contributor to lower back pain and stiffness.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalShoulder\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Shoulder and neck<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalShoulder\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Calcific Tendonitis (calcareous shoulder)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Shock wave treatment of Calcific Tendonitis<\/h4>\r\n <p>In Calcific Tendonitis, calcareous deposits are found in tendons and tendon insertions \u2014 hence also called calcareous shoulder. Most likely the supraspinatus tendon is affected. Acute inflammatory disorders occur caused by reduced blood flow, often felt at night or at rest.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalHip\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Hip and bursa<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalHip\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Piriformis Syndrome<\/li>\r\n <li>Hip Bursitis (trochanteric bursitis)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Piriformis Syndrome<\/h4>\r\n <p>Piriformis syndrome occurs when the deep gluteal (piriformis) muscle becomes tight or irritated, sometimes causing buttock pain that may radiate down the leg. Symptoms often worsen with prolonged sitting, stairs, or activity. Shock wave therapy supports circulation and tissue recovery in the affected area to help reduce pain and improve mobility.<\/p>\r\n <h4>Hip Bursitis (trochanteric bursitis)<\/h4>\r\n <p>Hip bursitis is inflammation of the bursa on the outside of the hip, often causing tenderness and pain that worsens with walking, stairs, or lying on the affected side. 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height: 36px;\r\n border-radius: 50%;\r\n font-size: 1.375rem;\r\n cursor: pointer;\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n justify-content: center;\r\n flex-shrink: 0;\r\n transition: background var(--transition);\r\n }\r\n .sw-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }\r\n .sw-modal-body { padding: 40px 44px; }\r\n .sw-modal-body p {\r\n font-size: 1rem;\r\n color: var(--text-mid);\r\n line-height: 1.85;\r\n margin-bottom: 18px;\r\n }\r\n .sw-modal-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\r\n .sw-modal-body h4 {\r\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\r\n font-size: 1.125rem;\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n color: var(--text-dark);\r\n margin: 28px 0 12px;\r\n padding-bottom: 10px;\r\n border-bottom: 2px solid var(--blue-light);\r\n }\r\n .sw-modal-body h4:first-child { margin-top: 0; }\r\n .sw-modal-body ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 18px; }\r\n .sw-modal-body ul li {\r\n font-size: 0.9375rem;\r\n color: var(--text-mid);\r\n padding: 7px 0 7px 22px;\r\n position: relative;\r\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.5);\r\n line-height: 1.7;\r\n }\r\n .sw-modal-body ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\r\n .sw-modal-body ul li::before {\r\n content: '';\r\n position: absolute;\r\n left: 0; top: 50%;\r\n transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n width: 7px; height: 7px;\r\n background: var(--blue-primary);\r\n border-radius: 50%;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Video inside modal *\/\r\n .modal-video-embed {\r\n position: relative;\r\n width: 100%;\r\n padding-bottom: 56.25%;\r\n margin: 20px 0;\r\n border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n }\r\n .modal-video-embed iframe {\r\n position: absolute;\r\n top: 0; left: 0;\r\n width: 100%; height: 100%;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Disease grid inside modal *\/\r\n .disease-grid {\r\n display: grid;\r\n grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n gap: 20px;\r\n margin-top: 24px;\r\n }\r\n .disease-card {\r\n background: var(--white);\r\n border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\r\n border-left: 4px solid var(--blue-primary);\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n transition: box-shadow var(--transition);\r\n }\r\n .disease-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }\r\n .disease-card img {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n height: 120px;\r\n object-fit: contain;\r\n background: var(--blue-xlight);\r\n padding: 12px;\r\n display: block;\r\n }\r\n .disease-card-body { padding: 20px; }\r\n .disease-card-body h3 {\r\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\r\n font-size: 1rem;\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n color: var(--text-dark);\r\n margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n }\r\n .disease-card-body ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; }\r\n .disease-card-body ul li {\r\n font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n color: var(--text-mid);\r\n padding: 5px 0 5px 18px;\r\n position: relative;\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n }\r\n .disease-card-body ul li::before {\r\n content: '';\r\n position: absolute;\r\n left: 0; top: 50%;\r\n transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n width: 6px; height: 6px;\r\n background: var(--blue-primary);\r\n border-radius: 50%;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* RESPONSIVE *\/\r\n @media (max-width: 992px) {\r\n .info-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n .disease-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n }\r\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n .eswt-page { padding: 0 16px; }\r\n .page-header { padding: 36px 24px 32px; }\r\n .section-card { padding: 32px 24px; }\r\n .sw-modal-body { padding: 28px 24px; }\r\n .sw-modal-header { padding: 22px 24px; }\r\n }\r\n @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n .eswt-page { padding: 0 12px; }\r\n .page-header { padding: 28px 18px 24px; }\r\n .section-card { padding: 26px 18px; }\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"eswt-page\">\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"page-header\">\r\n <div class=\"page-header-inner\">\r\n <span class=\"page-tag\">Advanced Pain Therapy<\/span>\r\n <h1>ESWT\u00ae \u2014 <span>Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy<\/span><\/h1>\r\n <div class=\"header-rule\"><\/div>\r\n <p>An innovative, noninvasive method for pain treatment used across a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions \u2014 widely used in orthopedic and sports medicine care since the early 1990s.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"section-card\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-card-title\">\r\n <span class=\"title-accent\"><\/span>\r\n About ESWT\r\n <\/h2>\r\n <p>Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), also known as Focused Shock Wave Therapy, is a non-invasive treatment used across a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, especially those involving chronic pain, tendon irritation, muscle tightness, and slow-healing soft tissue injuries.<\/p>\r\n <button class=\"read-more-btn\" data-modal=\"modalAbout\">Read More ›<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"section-card\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-card-title\">\r\n <span class=\"title-accent\"><\/span>\r\n Key Advantages of ESWT\r\n <\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-list\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"advantage-item\">\r\n <div class=\"advantage-accent\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-body\">\r\n <strong>Pain relief<\/strong>\r\n <p>ESWT can help reduce pain by delivering focused sound waves into the affected tissue, which may decrease irritation and support a faster return to comfort and function.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"advantage-item\">\r\n <div class=\"advantage-accent\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-body\">\r\n <strong>Improved blood flow<\/strong>\r\n <p>Shock waves can stimulate local circulation, which helps bring oxygen and nutrients to the area and supports healthier tissue recovery.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"advantage-item\">\r\n <div class=\"advantage-accent\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-body\">\r\n <strong>Supports healing and regeneration<\/strong>\r\n <p>By activating the body's natural repair response and improving local metabolism, ESWT can encourage damaged tissue to remodel and heal more efficiently.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"advantage-item\">\r\n <div class=\"advantage-accent\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-body\">\r\n <strong>Non-invasive and convenient<\/strong>\r\n <p>Because ESWT is non-surgical, there are no incisions or anesthesia. It's generally low-risk and typically involves little to no downtime, making it easy to fit into daily life.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"advantage-item\">\r\n <div class=\"advantage-accent\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"advantage-body\">\r\n <strong>Broad range of uses<\/strong>\r\n <p>ESWT is used for many musculoskeletal concerns, including plantar fasciitis\/heel pain, tennis elbow, shoulder pain (including calcific tendinitis), Achilles or patellar tendon pain, muscle tightness\/trigger points, and some types of back pain related to soft tissue strain or overuse.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"info-cards-grid\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/pictures\/shockwaves.jpg\" alt=\"Shock waves\" class=\"info-card-img\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-body\">\r\n <span class=\"info-card-tag\">Science<\/span>\r\n <h3><span class=\"title-accent\"><\/span>What are shock waves?<\/h3>\r\n <p>Shock waves are high-energy, audible sound waves characterised by a rapid increase in pressure and a short pulse length. They occur in everyday life \u2014 for example, when aircraft break the sound barrier.<\/p>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modal1\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.myclevelandhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Whichdiseasesaretreated.png\" alt=\"Conditions treated\" class=\"info-card-img\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-body\">\r\n <span class=\"info-card-tag\">Conditions<\/span>\r\n <h3><span class=\"title-accent\"><\/span>Which conditions are treated?<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Achilles tendon and heel<\/li>\r\n <li>Back & Fascia<\/li>\r\n <li>Elbow<\/li>\r\n <li>Knee and shin<\/li>\r\n <li>Shoulder and neck<\/li>\r\n <li>Hip and bursa<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modal2\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/pictures\/shockwave_treatment.jpg\" alt=\"Treatment procedure\" class=\"info-card-img\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-body\">\r\n <span class=\"info-card-tag\">Procedure<\/span>\r\n <h3><span class=\"title-accent\"><\/span>How does treatment proceed?<\/h3>\r\n <p>Your provider reviews your medical history in detail, identifies the painful area through hands-on exam, and delivers precisely targeted shock waves \u2014 all in an outpatient visit with no downtime.<\/p>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modal3\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalAbout\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>About ESWT<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalAbout\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <p>Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), also known as Focused Shock Wave Therapy, is a non-invasive treatment used across a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, especially those involving chronic pain, tendon irritation, muscle tightness, and slow-healing soft tissue injuries.<\/p>\r\n <p>With decades of clinical experience, ESWT has been shown to help address certain problematic changes in tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, muscles, and bone, supporting the body's natural healing response. In addition to common issues like frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and heel pain (plantar fasciitis), ESWT is also frequently used for Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), calcific shoulder tendinitis, hip pain (greater trochanteric pain syndrome), and shin splints. It can also be helpful for certain types of muscle pain, including stubborn trigger-point\u2013type discomfort and chronic tightness. In some patients, ESWT may also be used as part of a plan for back pain, particularly when symptoms are related to muscle strain, soft tissue irritation, or overuse.<\/p>\r\n <p>During treatment, ESWT delivers short, high-energy sound pulses that travel effectively through water and soft tissue. The shock waves are generated outside the body in a handheld device and transferred into the treatment area using ultrasound gel, allowing targeted therapy to the painful region. ESWT is performed by trained professionals and is generally considered low-risk with minimal side effects. Treatments are done on an outpatient basis, so patients can typically return to their normal routine right afterward.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"modal-video-embed\">\r\n <iframe\r\n src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jRcVBA1y7kQ\"\r\n title=\"ESWT \u2013 Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy\"\r\n frameborder=\"0\"\r\n allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\r\n allowfullscreen>\r\n <\/iframe>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modal1\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>What are shock waves?<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modal1\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <p>Shock waves are high-energy, audible sound waves defined by a rapid rise in pressure and a very short pulse duration. A real-world example occurs when an aircraft breaks the sound barrier.<\/p>\r\n <p>Shock waves have been used in medicine since the 1980s. Their earliest major use was non-surgical treatment of kidney and gall stones, which transformed care for these conditions. Soon after, shock waves were also applied to poorly healing bone fractures (known as pseudarthroses).<\/p>\r\n <p>As research expanded, clinicians discovered that shock waves could also help treat many painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Since the early 1990s, this use has grown significantly and has proven valuable not only in everyday orthopedics, but also in high-level sports medicine.<\/p>\r\n <p>There are two main types of shock waves: radial and focused. Radial shock waves spread outward through the tissue with a broader, less intense effect and are commonly used for more superficial structures such as muscles and tendons. Focused shock waves concentrate energy at a specific point, allowing for a deeper and more precise treatment approach, and are often used for deeper conditions or calcium deposits.<\/p>\r\n <p>Shock wave therapy offers several potential benefits, including pain relief, faster recovery, reduced inflammation, improved circulation, and better mobility in the treated area. It is also generally well tolerated, with minimal side effects for most patients.<\/p>\r\n <p>Today, shock wave therapy is commonly used for orthopedic conditions such as frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, Achilles tendon pain, patellar tendon pain (jumper's knee), and heel pain from plantar fasciitis. Depending on the diagnosis, clinicians may use focused shock waves, radial shock waves, or a combination of both.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modal2\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Which conditions are treated?<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modal2\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <p>Shock wave therapy can effectively treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions affecting different areas of the body.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"disease-grid\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/anwendungsgebiete\/Ferse.png\" alt=\"Achilles tendon and heel\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Achilles tendon and heel<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Achillodynia (Chronic pain syndrome of Achilles tendon)<\/li>\r\n <li>Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalAchilles\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/anwendungsgebiete\/Ellenbogen.png\" alt=\"Elbow\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Elbow<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golfer's elbow)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalElbow\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/anwendungsgebiete\/Knie.png\" alt=\"Knee and shin\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Knee and shin<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)<\/li>\r\n <li>Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin splint)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalKnee\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/anwendungsgebiete\/Ruecken.png\" alt=\"Back and fascia\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Back and fascia<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Lumbago (lower back pain)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalBack\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eswt.info\/images\/anwendungsgebiete\/Schulter.png\" alt=\"Shoulder and neck\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Shoulder and neck<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Calcific Tendonitis (calcareous shoulder)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalShoulder\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"disease-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.myclevelandhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b147.png\" alt=\"Hip and bursa\">\r\n <div class=\"disease-card-body\">\r\n <h3>Hip and bursa<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Piriformis Syndrome<\/li>\r\n <li>Hip Bursitis (trochanteric bursitis)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <button class=\"modal-btn\" data-modal=\"modalHip\">Read More<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modal3\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>How does shock wave treatment proceed?<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modal3\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <p>A medical professional begins with a detailed medical history to understand your symptoms, how they started, and what may be contributing. They will also identify the painful area through a hands-on exam (palpation).<\/p>\r\n <p>Treatment is performed in the clinic on an outpatient basis, so you can typically leave right afterward. During the session, you will sit or lie comfortably. Before starting, the treatment area is usually located as precisely as possible using ultrasound, X-ray, or palpation.<\/p>\r\n <p>At the start of the session, ultrasound gel is applied to the skin to help transmit the shock waves efficiently. The medical professional then uses the device handpiece to deliver shock waves directly to the targeted area. Depending on the condition and the system used, approximately 1,500 to 2,000 shock waves may be delivered per session.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> ESWT is a non-invasive option in pain therapy, meaning the shock waves pass through the skin and soft tissue without damaging them.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalAchilles\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Achilles tendon and heel<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalAchilles\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Achillodynia (Chronic pain syndrome of Achilles tendon)<\/li>\r\n <li>Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Shock wave treatment of Achillodynia<\/h4>\r\n <p>The Achillodynia is a pain syndrome of the Achilles tendon, which begins at the calf muscles and infringes on the heel bone. The cause is a local, mostly chronic overuse of the Achilles tendon.<\/p>\r\n <h4>Shock wave treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)<\/h4>\r\n <p>The heel spur is a bony spur on the heel bone, which can occur on the soles of either rear or bottom. The lower heel spur is occasionally associated with inflammation of the Plantar tendon on the soles, which is called Plantar Fasciitis.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalElbow\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Elbow<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalElbow\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golfer's elbow)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Shock wave treatment of Epicondylitis<\/h4>\r\n <p>Epicondylitis is a painful irritation of the tendons of forearm muscles. Typical is a circumscribed tenderness over the muscle attachment at the elbow and pain precipitated or amplified upon actuation of these muscles. Depending on the location the epicondylitis is called tennis or golfer's elbow.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalKnee\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Knee and shin<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalKnee\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)<\/li>\r\n <li>Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin splint)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)<\/h4>\r\n <p>The inflammation of the patellar tendon causes pain at the bottom of the kneecap \u2014 mostly on one leg. Patellar Tendonitis often occurs in runners and athletes who do repetitive jumping or landing movements.<\/p>\r\n <h4>Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin splint)<\/h4>\r\n <p>Tibial Stress Syndrome is a painful sensation in the shins that usually occurs after exercise. One reason may be overused muscles. Shin splints most commonly occur in sports with quick direction changes, or in untrained athletes after weight gain or a change of footwear.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalBack\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Back and fascia<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalBack\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Lumbago (lower back pain)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Trigger point treatment of Lumbago<\/h4>\r\n <p>Trigger points are hypersensitive points in a palpable tense bundle of muscle fibers. They cause pain during movements \u2014 sometimes even at rest. A typical characteristic of trigger points is that they radiate pain to surrounding areas, making them a common contributor to lower back pain and stiffness.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalShoulder\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Shoulder and neck<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalShoulder\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Calcific Tendonitis (calcareous shoulder)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Shock wave treatment of Calcific Tendonitis<\/h4>\r\n <p>In Calcific Tendonitis, calcareous deposits are found in tendons and tendon insertions \u2014 hence also called calcareous shoulder. Most likely the supraspinatus tendon is affected. Acute inflammatory disorders occur caused by reduced blood flow, often felt at night or at rest.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"modalHip\" class=\"sw-modal\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-box\">\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-header\">\r\n <h2>Hip and bursa<\/h2>\r\n <button class=\"sw-modal-close\" data-close=\"modalHip\">×<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sw-modal-body\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Piriformis Syndrome<\/li>\r\n <li>Hip Bursitis (trochanteric bursitis)<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h4>Piriformis Syndrome<\/h4>\r\n <p>Piriformis syndrome occurs when the deep gluteal (piriformis) muscle becomes tight or irritated, sometimes causing buttock pain that may radiate down the leg. Symptoms often worsen with prolonged sitting, stairs, or activity. Shock wave therapy supports circulation and tissue recovery in the affected area to help reduce pain and improve mobility.<\/p>\r\n <h4>Hip Bursitis (trochanteric bursitis)<\/h4>\r\n <p>Hip bursitis is inflammation of the bursa on the outside of the hip, often causing tenderness and pain that worsens with walking, stairs, or lying on the affected side. 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