The shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been applied in treating ailments of the body for numerous years.  During the procedure, a greatly accelerated ultrasound wave is guided along the surface of the skin to a previously-determined tissue depth.  This method has a 90 percent success rate and is extraordinarily effective and gentle.

For the past years, ESWT has been employed to treat muscular modifications and has been especially successful in curing Trigger Points.

Uhlandstr.5,  75323 Bad Wildbad

Dr. H. Weber,   Dr. I. Lauterbach,   Dr. G. Löffler,   Dr. M. Schweinfurth

Tel.: 07081-1377,  Fax : 07081-1370

In general, restricted joint movements, injuries or changes due to abrasions coincide with muscle disarrangements which in some cases emerge as Trigger Points.  A Trigger Point is an over-stimulated point within the strained muscle of the skeleton.  This particular spot is extremely sensitive to pressure and can transmit pains to areas of the body far-removed from the initial source of ache.  In addition to pain, Trigger Points can instigate muscle cramps, numbness and tingling sensations, weaknesses and a variety of other symptoms. Particularly, Trigger Points are a potential cause for muscle strains, muscle fiber lacerations and other ailments for an athlete.

Shockwave Therapy

What are Triggerpoints ?

In specific cases, this therapy in used in addition to physiotherapy and our manual orthopedic treatment. It is based on neurophysiology and enhances the overall therapy concept. Trigger-Shockwave therapy can eliminate existing muscular Trigger Points and their underlying pains a lot faster. Thus, the hardened and tense muscles of the body can relax and regenerate.

The final result being that the chains of joint and muscle movement are restored in a more efficient and timely manner.

Trigger-Shockwave Therapy