Myofascial trigger points (mTrP) are discrete, focal, hyper-irritable spots commonly located in a taut band of skeletal muscle but they may also be found in other soft tissues. They can trigger pain in an affected muscle and / or associated region even outside the palpated area (referred pain).
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a popular treatment method used to combat common concerns including heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, shoulder tendonitis, lateral epicondylitis, and more.
Extracorpeal Shock Wave Therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those involving areas where major connective tissues attach to bones.
Most patients treated with shockwave experience a marked improvement within several weeks. Range of motion increases and freedom from symptoms is usually achieved after a single treatment.