Revolutionary Medicine - Shockwave Medical aid for Chronic Pain

Revolutionary Medicine - Shockwave Medical aid for Chronic Pain Sufferers
by C. Bailey-Lloyd

Article by, ©C. Bailey-Lloyd

Stripped from the scenes from science fiction novels and films, shockwave medical aid is a newage alternative to chronic pain sufferers. Used not only on humans for over 25 years for urologic and medical science conditions, shockwave medical aid has even as been introduced to veterinary and equine medicine as well. Serving individuals suffering from a range of conditions, including: golf or court game elbow, stiff shoulders, os spurs, joint calcification, chronic connective tissue pain, and many a different contractor disorders; shockwave medical aid could possibly be the answer to help and healing.

To discover simply about Shockwave Therapy, I contacted Ms. LuJean Smith (Public Relations' Director) of Siemens Medical Solutions. In an informal interview, I asked Ms. Smith a few questions simply about this revolutionary medical aid and how it aids patients with healing:

[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "Could you please tell me who developed and 1st began utilizing shockwave therapy?"
[L. Smith]: "German part engineers complete the construct caused corroding or cavitation on craft parts. The 1st use of the technology for health care was for urinary organ stones in the 1970s."

(*Through further research, I discovered that 98% of all urinary organ stones are treated with shockwave therapy, as well best-known as lithotripsy.)

Ms. Smith explained exactly how shockwave medical aid works:

"A shockwave is created by an intense change in pressure simply as upi experience witht he sonic boom of an craft or the force you feel after a bolt of lightening. The shock wave is an acoustic wave with a quick rise in maximum pressure and a frequency spectrum go from loud to the far end of the inaudible scale.

Extracorpeal Shock waves used in medicine now are created as a result of electromagnetic, piezoelectric, or electro hydraulic generation.

Sonucur used an magnetic attraction system that consists of an magnetic attraction coil and opposing metal membrane. A high current impulse is free through the coil to create a strong magnetic field which causes a current in the opposing metal membrane. This current apace accelerates the membrane away from the coil producing an acoustic impulse in the close water.

The acoustic impulse is focused by an acoustic lens to direct the shock wave energy to the target tissue. The acoustic lens controls the focus size and the figure of energy create at the targeted tissue. The mechanisms for healing are not fully understood..."

Additionally, Ms. Smith expressed valuable insight regarding scientific evaluation supporting shockwave therapy. According to scientific studies, shockwave increases biological process in treatment regions (based on MRI results). Furthermore, shockwave impact reduces pain from nerves as confirmed through lab test results on isolated nerve cells. And, consistent with Gate-Control theory (Gate-Control therory predicts that massaging a particular area stimulates large diameter nerve fibres; whereby pain relief is achieved.), shockwave eradicated chronic pain memory via over-stimulation.

Siemen's Sonocur Basic system has an articulating head that is placed directly onto the area of treatment, wherever adjustments are fine-tuned to the specific therapeutic focus. Once adjusted, planned pulses (shockwaves) are administered at low-energy levels; thus permitting anesthesia-free therapy.

When asked how long treatment lasts, Ms. Smith relayed that treatments generally last 15-30 minutes and is standardly administered over a course of three (3) treatments.

[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "How long has this treatment been in use and how eminent is it?"
[L. Smith]: "The treatments have been used in Europe since the early 1990s. Clinical Treatments in the US started in 2000 with full approval for Sonocur in 2002. Success rates vary due to physician, experience and patient conditions. Studies have shown patients with complete recovery, patients with partial recovery, and patients with little or no recovery. But in general, 65% - 70% of patients the results have been quite favorable."

[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "How effective is shockwave medical aid as opposed to different conventional treatments?"
[L. Smith]: "Normal treatments for various tendonapathies include steroid injections, physical therapy, various medical science keep devices and in chronic conditions, even as surgery. Study data shows several chronic patients have responded to none of the said treatments and have shown complete recovery with ESWL treatments. (ESWL medical aid is advisable for patients that have a history of at least 6 months pain and unfavorable results with at least 3 of the conventional treatments.)"

[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "Are there any side effects to this treatment? Please Explain."
[L. Smith]: "The 2 most common side effects reportable were slight nausea during the actual treamtne (approx. 20% of study patients) and soreness or stiffness the next day after the treatment. (Much like one feels the next day after a hard physical workout.)"

Ms. Smith as well told me that shockwave medical aid is pronto used in about 175 sites across the Nation alone. Primarily orthopedic, sports medicine and foot doctor physicians provide shockwave medical aid services. Additionally, "...shockwave medical aid is authorised by the FDA in uses for Chronic Region fascilitis and medial or lateral epicondylitis." Globally, "...shockwave medical aid is used for tendonapathies, knees, shoulders, and treatment of Nonunionized fractures."

In closing, shockwave medical aid has been established to stimulate and accelerate human healing process. Patch research continues at multiple sites about the country, shockwave medical aid is revolutionizing modern medicine and effectively demonstrates how to attain overall health. To discover much simply about shockwave therapy, or Sonucur visit Siemens Medical Solutions at www.usa.siemens.com/medicalpressroom or contact Ms. Lujean Smith at lujean.smith@siemens.com

To find a professional who utilizes shockwave therapy, feel free to see our professional directory at holisticjunction.com today.

© 2004 C. Bailey-Lloyd
© 2004 Lady Capital

C. Bailey-Lloyd (Lady Camelot) presently serves as the Public Relations' Director for www.holisticjunction.com.
To contact Ms. Bailey-Lloyd, or to gain article reprint permission, email her at ladycamelot@holisticjunction.com

References:

01. Siemens Medical Solutions
www.usa.siemens.com/medicalpressroom
LuJean Smith, Manager, Public Relations

02. Southern Ca Medical science Institute
www.scoi.com/fellows/shock-wave-therapy.htm

03. Wisconsin Equine Clinic Horse Shockwave Medical aid
www.wisconsinequineclinic.com/html/shockwave_therapy.htm

04. Gate Control Theory
www.painforum.com/en/1/hcpmjgate.html

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C. Bailey Lloyd,aka. Lady Capital a freelance writer, author and artist, is presently the Public Relations' Dir. of www.holisticjunction.com