Orange Chiropractic & Family Fitness
100 YEAR LIFESTYLE CHIROPRACTOR IN ORANGE VA 22960

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  • New blood vessel formation
  • Reversal of chronic inflammation
  • Stimulation of collagen production
  • Breaks up existing joint and soft tissue calcifications
  • Decreases pain producing chemicals
  • Balances chemical and nerve function in the muscle to release to release trigger points
  • Mobilizes the body’s own stem cells to heal and regenerate bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and tissue
  • Joint pain
  • Arthritis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Tennis and Golfer’s elbow
  • Tendonitis (hands, feet, shoulders, hips and knees)
  • Bursitis (feet, shoulders, hips and knees)
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Joint sprains/muscle strains
  • Spinal degeneration / Disc and nerve issues
  • Neuropathy (diabetic and other neuropathies)
  • Post-surgical / wound healing
  • Bone on bone joint deterioration

Most patients with chronic problems have been through various unsuccessful types of treatments. up to 80% of the same patients, world-wide report that Soft Wave Therapy has helped them eliminate their problems.

There is discomfort during the treatment, depending on the level of pain the patient is already experiencing in the area. However, since the treatment lasts only about 5-10 minutes. More patients can tolerate the discomfort. Additionally, the intensity of the treatment can be adjusted throughout the session.

  • The number of treatments varies depending on how chronic the problem is, the size of treatment area, the number of regions of the body needing treatment, and the patient’s health profile. The average treatment program is about 5-10 minutes.
  • Planning for future Lifestyle care treatment is ideal. Treatment programs that include Lifestyle care is an average of 15-20 treatments.

Most conditions require treatments which are done 3-10 days apart depending on the patient’s tolerance and their tissue repsonse.

Most patients will experience an immediate pain relief after treatment. However, within 2-hours after the treatment they may experience some soreness in the treated area.

  • Refrain from physical activity, especially one that would involve the treated area, for about 2-3 days
  • No ice application over treated area for 24 hours
  • No anti-inflammatory pain-relieving medication for 24 hours