What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy at the Center for Regenerative Sports & Spine Care is a noninvasive treatment that uses focused shockwaves to stimulate healing and relieve chronic pain for Atlanta, GA patients suffering from musculoskeletal injuries. Instead of masking discomfort, our advanced shockwave device delivers acoustic waves to injured areas, increasing blood flow, stimulating cellular repair, and encouraging the breakdown of scarred tissue so the body can start to recover more effectively.
Shockwave therapy has long been used in urological treatments, but its benefits also extend to individuals living with conditions like tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff injuries, and more. With a series of sessions, many patients notice gradual improvements in comfort and function as the injured tissue begins to respond.
If you regularly experience pain or have been diagnosed with a joint, tendon, or ligament injury, shockwave therapy may provide the stimulation your body needs to function in a more normal way. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Mairin Jerome at our Atlanta, GA orthopedic practice to learn more about our whole-body approach to musculoskeletal care.
How Is Shockwave Therapy Performed?
Your initial visit will include a comprehensive exam to investigate the injured area and decide the most appropriate approach. If Dr. Jerome determines that shockwave therapy is recommended, we'll have you sit or lie back in a comfortable position while we apply gel to the area to ensure the acoustic waves penetrate more effectively.
Once you're ready, Dr. Jerome will apply a handpiece over the injured area, delivering focused shockwaves deep beneath the surface. You'll feel a pulsing sensation against your skin as the device works, with most patients describing the feeling like an intense massage. Afterward, we'll clean any extra gel off your skin so that you can get back to your day.
For lasting relief, we usually recommend multiple shockwave therapy sessions at our Atlanta, GA practice. Each session usually takes 10 – 15 minutes, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of treatment with minimal disruption to your schedule.
What Are the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy?
Chronic pain can make even the simplest tasks more difficult than they have to be. Shockwave therapy can be helpful in situations when physical therapy or other treatments haven't provided relief, offering benefits that include:
- Breaking up areas of chronic irritation or poorly healed tissue
- Stimulating circulation in injured areas with limited blood flow
- Reducing sensitivity in painful tissue over time
- Supporting improved flexibility and responsiveness
- Making movement feel more natural and less restricted
Center for Regenerative Sports & Spine Care Reviews
Dr Jerome is incredibly thorough and knowledgeable! She took time to speak with me about all treatment options and how to eliminate my pain. She not only got me moving again, she got my life back! I highly, unequivocally recommend Dr Jerome!
I met with Dr. Jerome after experiencing difficulties with stiffness in my back and legs which was creating difficulty walking. Prior to meeting with Dr. Jerome I met with several doctors including a Neurologist who diagnosed me with spinal stenosis and suggested trying some PT but was told there wasn't anything that could be done and this will be your new normal. I had a friend recommend seeing Dr. Jerome for a second opinion after the success he saw with his daughters and wife who had their own issues and their success. Dr. Jerome met with me and spent well over an hour evaluating my X-Rays and MRI's and determined the root cause and said that there wasn't any reason for my issues to be my new normal! She conducted 2 surgeries using my own blood platelets which improved my mobility and my life drastically! During that same evolution she identified an issue with my hip which had deteriorated and was developing bone spurs (no other doctor caught or identified that issue) she said that the damaged hip was beyond anything she could do to repair and suggested seeing a surgeon for a 2nd opinion. She was right and I recently had my hip replaced! In closing I have to say that in my 58 years of life I have never met with a doctor who spent as much time and focus with me in order to try and improve my circumstances and my life. Dr. Jerome in my opinion is the best doctor I have ever interacted with! I would highly recommend her to any friend, family member, or anyone for that matter! Any patient with the good fortune of having Dr. Jerome in their corner will be blessed with someone who truly cares for them and is the best at what she does! Forever grateful! Rob Edgeton West Des Moines, IA.
On Feb 20, 2023, I had my first appointment with Dr Mairin Jerome at Regenexx in Des Moines IA and on March 27, 2023. I was impressed by her inquiries into my health, she examined my knee, finding the pain areas with her hands and used a ultra sound to get a better idea of my knee. (It was so very different then my Ortho physician who took x-rays and stood across the room and told me I needed two complete knee replacements and when did I want to schedule it, I felt like I’d been hit by a 2 x 4). I had platelets a prolotherapy injection; into my R knee and lower back. I was amazed after two days I had low to no pain, I only used only two pain pills. I was told what every step of the procedure was and asked if I understood, Dr Jerome called that evening to check on how I was doing, I felt supported and she knew what was going on with my PT on my follow up visit. Dr Jerome went above and beyond what she needed to do to make me comfortable. On Sept 20, 2023 I had a stem cell procedure done on my L knee and it went as easily as the first procedure. There were extra stem cells so she put them into my L hip, sweet! Again, I feel Dr Jerome took that extra measure of patient care. I am sensitive to medications and usually take half of what is prescribed, she ‘listens’ and prescribed my pain meds in a smaller dose so that I didn’t have to deal with breaking pills up. For me it’s the little gestures that make a doctor great. Dr Jerome is an excellent doctor, I and many others in Des Moines, will miss her as she goes back east to practice. Kathleen McLean (age 73)
Dr. Jerome got to the root of my issues was able to treat my spine comprehensibly. Enjoyed her humor and patience with my veins! Very sad to see her leave Des Moines!
Dr. Jerome is very professional, attentive and caring. She takes the time to listen not only with her ears but her eyes and heart as well. She noted symptoms I didn't realize I had. She provided personal follow-ups, not just relying on her staff, and supplied emotional support when I felt my issues were crashing down around me. There are not enough words to properly thank you, Dr. Jerome, for all you have done for my knees, back, neck and hands.
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You don't have to choose between long-term medication or invasive surgery to deal with chronic pain. At the Center for Regenerative Sports & Spine Care, Dr. Jerome and our team proudly offer shockwave therapy and other advanced treatments to help manage musculoskeletal discomfort more effectively. Learn more about our regenerative orthopedic treatments by scheduling an appointment at our Atlanta, GA practice.