Extracorporeal shockwave therapy

Don't even waste time thinking about it or worrying about the cost, personally vouch for it!

Works, in fact I have been able to train and compete as normal with just a cortisone injection and shockwave to my groin hernia

I had plantar fasciitis badly for 6 months, was better within just a couple weeks with ESWT and they told me I could start running on it after the first treatment.

I've had it done for Achilles issues (not a bone spur though) and for stress fractures. Saw marked improvement on Achilles. Stress fxs, not so much, but it's not going to heal a bone overnight.

My doc says you can run the next day after it - no down time as a result of the treatment (clearly not applicable to stress fractures).

Yeah, the cost sucks, but I just try and liken it to paying for a massage. I'm willing to spend money to try and keep my body together.

Do it. Works wonders for Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis????????

Thanks for all the replies so far, sounds like there is a unanimous set of anecdotal evidence from those who have responded so far.

Any other opinions?

If my insurance wont pay for it, there is a chiropractor near me who will do 7 sessions for $1000.

My surgery is July, so I figure that gives plenty of time to try this first and see if it was promising. The shoulder application studies show about 60% of cases no calcification has returned after 2 years. That seems reasonably promising, assuming it works the same on the Achilles (surgery in the shoulder shows 80% don't have calcification at a 2 year follow up)

I had it done 3 years ago for insertional achilles issues. No improvement and wasn't covered by insurance. Heard good things for PF, but I think if you can't find the root of the problem, you're just going to have a relapse eventually.

Though it didn't work for me, I did see a well respected specialist for it. Said 3-4 treatments was the most that was needed ($125 each)...I actually only paid for 3 and he did the 4th on me free of charge. So 7 treatments for $1000 seems a bit steep.

Gator's hoez wrote:

I had it done 3 years ago for insertional achilles issues. No improvement and wasn't covered by insurance. Heard good things for PF, but I think if you can't find the root of the problem, you're just going to have a relapse eventually.

Though it didn't work for me, I did see a well respected specialist for it. Said 3-4 treatments was the most that was needed ($125 each)...I actually only paid for 3 and he did the 4th on me free of charge. So 7 treatments for $1000 seems a bit steep.

Thanks. The thousand bucks was the only price listed on any of the websites near me, its possible another would charge less.

Bump to see if there are any more experiences.

My last bump attempt!

It was made to help heal plantar fasciitis and that’s what it works best for. Some doctors will sell it to treat most injuries (even stress injuries) because they make a lot of money off it. It is a great gadget for doctors to make money, but in most cases it is useless.

Lost in the trails wrote:

It was made to help heal plantar fasciitis and that’s what it works best for. Some doctors will sell it to treat most injuries (even stress injuries) because they make a lot of money off it. It is a great gadget for doctors to make money, but in most cases it is useless.

I thought it was originally used to break up kidney stones? I was hoping to get some people with actual info or personal experience. So far everybody other than you fit that description.

Nasty PF for over a year and had ESWT ...it was a immediate difference I was able to walk normal within a couple days and run on it after about 6 weeks...according to my Dr. he said it would be a 50/50 chance.(national Statistics)But, my procedure was successful others not so good.. go for it. Like the old saying goes " you can never take back the Knife"..try ESWT first..glad I did..My 2 cents and good luck

AchillesChallenged wrote:

Lost in the trails wrote:

It was made to help heal plantar fasciitis and that’s what it works best for. Some doctors will sell it to treat most injuries (even stress injuries) because they make a lot of money off it. It is a great gadget for doctors to make money, but in most cases it is useless.

I thought it was originally used to break up kidney stones? I was hoping to get some people with actual info or personal experience. So far everybody other than you fit that description.

I have had personal experience with it. A doctor used it on me while I was recovering from a stress injury. It made no notable difference. I’ve had teammates get their achilles treated with it and it didn’t do them any good. I know of people with plantar injuries who it has worked for. My personal opinion (formed by my personal experience) is that it doesn’t work for most injuries and is just a money maker for doctors. Go ahead and waste your money!

Personally, in my opinion, it is better to still try to cure your problem by any means, because who knows, maybe the treatment will really help you and you will no longer have problems. Always put your health at the forefront because it is the most important thing in life. I also personally believe that such questions are best asked by experienced professionals who often face similar problems and may have an answer to your question. By the way, my aunt recently read about special therapy through a similar service https://healthgains.com/wellness/peptide-therapy/ , but she is very unsure whether such a procedure is worth the money or it is just a scam. Have you ever heard of such a procedure?