GAINSWave® for Recovery Non‒Invasive Treatment without Medication and Surgery
Rheumatology Specialty Center is excited to offer GAINSWave® For Recovery at our Jenkintown location. GAINSWave® For Recovery is a non-invasive medical treatment that uses harmless yet powerful acoustic waves to trigger your body’s natural healing processes. If you are living with persistent pain, inflammation, or a musculoskeletal condition that has been slowing you down, this proven treatment option has been specifically crafted with you in mind.
How It Functions
When these waves penetrate damaged tissues or areas of inflammation, they trigger a natural response within the body, akin to a fresh injury. This immediate response jumpstarts the biological healing journey by dispatching healing agents to reduce inflammation and mend the damaged tissues in the affected area. Ultimately, the objective of this treatment is to “awaken” dormant cells crucial for healing, all without resorting to invasive procedures or medication.
Treatment Benefits
- Non-invasive and medication-free
- Fosters natural healing
- Reduces inflammation
- Enhances circulation
- Eases and relieves aches and pains
- Quick 5-10 minute treatments
- Requires no recovery time
- Free from negative side effects
Common Treatment Areas
- Neck and back
- Upper extremities (shoulder, elbow, wrist)
- Lower extremities (knee, ankle, foot)
- Soft tissue injuries (muscles, tendons, etc.)
What to Expect
The First Visit (Consultation & Treatment)
During your initial visit, our doctor will engage in an interactive consultation to delve deeper into your objectives, and your expectations for your specific case. At the outset of the treatment, we utilize a device as a diagnostic tool over the injured area to pinpoint the primary source(s) of pain. Once identified, we concentrate the remainder of the treatment on that area to maximize positive biological effects. The entire treatment typically takes less than 10 minutes.
Subsequent Treatments (Care Plans)
While some patients may experience immediate improvements after their initial visit, GAINSWave® is not a “one-and-done” solution. Ongoing treatments are necessary to further the healing process and achieve enduring results. Our doctor will design a recommended care plan tailored to your particular needs, taking into account your goals and expectations. Care plans typically consist of 6-12 sessions. Significant progress is often noticeable after 3-4 treatments, with continued improvement and sustained results seen in subsequent sessions.
Shockwave FAQs
During the process of identifying damaged tissue or inflammation, we will move the treatment source around the affected area. When the waves interact with healthy tissue, you are unlikely to feel any significant sensation. However, when the waves encounter damaged tissue, you may experience slight discomfort, but not of an intensity that necessitates the use of numbing cream or anesthetic.
GAINSWave® For Recovery has post-care instructions. Download the Post-Care Instructions PDF.