Shockwave Therapy Treatment
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Shockwave Therapy Singapore - Non Surgical Treatment
Shockwave therapy — known clinically as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) — is a non-invasive treatment that delivers high-energy acoustic pressure waves into injured tissue to stimulate the body's own healing response. It's used mainly for stubborn tendon and soft-tissue problems that haven't settled with rest and other conservative care.
Rather than masking pain, shockwave works by prompting the tissue to repair itself — improving blood flow, kick-starting the healing process and reducing pain signalling in the treated area. It's a drug-free, surgery-free option that's often considered as an alternative to injections or surgery for the right conditions. Every course of shockwave we provide follows a thorough assessment, so it's targeted to your specific problem.
How does Shockwave Therapy Work?
A handheld device delivers rapid acoustic pressure waves through the skin into the affected tissue. These waves create a controlled micro-stimulus that the body responds to as it would to a healing signal.
That response does three main things: it increases blood flow and the formation of new small blood vessels (neovascularisation) to bring healing to the area; it stimulates the tissue's natural repair process in tendons that have become degenerated; and it helps reduce pain in the treated area. In cases of calcific tendinitis, it can also help break down calcium deposits. In short, shockwave restores the healing process in tissue that has stalled — the goal is repair, not just short-term relief.
What Conditions does Shockwave Therapy Treat?
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a treatment that offers dramatic pain relief and restoration of mobility that is non-invasive, non-surgical, and drug-free. ESWT is extremely effective in treating tendon injuries, and can be used for both acute and chronic pain. The complete list of approved indications for which ESWT can be used is as follows:
- Cellulite
- Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
- Trigger points and myofascial pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain and acute muscle aches
- Chronic lumbar and cervical pain
- Superficial delayed union and non-union fractures, stress fractures, and Osgood-Schlatter disease
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Stimulation of acupuncture points
- Heel spurs, Haglund's deformity
- Proliferative connective tissue disorders
- Skin diseases such as soft tissue wounds, primary and secondary lymphedema
- Tendinopathies such as:
- Calcifying tendonitis of the shoulder
- Subacromial pain syndrome
- Primary long bicipital tenosynovitis
- Tennis elbow (lateral elbow epicondylitis)
- Golfer's elbow (medial elbow epicondylitis)
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
- Patellar tendinopathy
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar Fascitis
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
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Fast & Effective Pain Relief
Some patients report a dramatic reduction of pain in just one or two sessions.
Drug-Free Alternative to Surgery
Surgery, which involves incisions made into the skin, creates its own problems like post-operative scar tissue formation. As ESWT is performed through the skin, there is no risk of this happening.
Virtually No Downtime
Many patients return to dancing, lifting weights, or just their regular routine very soon after ESWT treatment. Some even do so within the same day of treatment.
Is shockwave therapy right for you?
Shockwave suits many people with chronic tendon and soft-tissue pain, especially where other conservative treatments haven't worked. It's not suitable for everyone, though, which is why we screen carefully before starting. The only way to know if it's right for your situation is a proper assessment — where every treatment plan with us begins.
⚠ Risks & considerations Shockwave is generally very safe. The most common effects are mild, temporary soreness, redness or slight swelling in the treated area for a day or two. It isn't appropriate in certain situations, so please let us know if any of the following apply to you:
- Pregnancy
- A blood-clotting disorder, or if you take blood-thinning (anticoagulant) medication
- An active infection, or a tumour or cancer in the area to be treated
- Treatment would be over a growth plate (in children and adolescents)
- A recent cortisone (steroid) injection in the area
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ESWT is especially effective for:
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How Does It Work?
1. Regenerates Tissue
ESWT signals the body to eliminate damaged and unhealthy tissue, and to grow new and healthy tissue.
2. Lubricates Joints
It lubricates your joints by signaling the body to produce lubricin. This substance acts as a lubricant and a shock-absorber. Lubricin decreases with age, which is why older people may feel more aches and pains in their joints.
3. Stimulates Angiogenesis
ESWT signals the body to create new blood vessels. These new blood vessels bring blood into the injured area which enhances healing and tissue regeneration.
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Meet the Agape Family
At Agape Chiropractic Clinic, we believe every patient's condition is unique and we provide customized treatment for each individual. During consultation we discuss your preferences before providing personalized care — beginning with a thorough examination and explanation, followed by chiropractic care and myofascial release therapy. X-rays or MRIs are only done if clinically necessary, and you will be taught simple, effective ways to modify your lifestyle and posture, plus specific exercises to strengthen the affected muscles and improve function, circulation, strength and endurance, so you can stay pain-free.
Dr. Luke Ho
The Chiropractor
Faye
The Myofascial Therapist
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Client Testimonials
"A really good friend recommended me to see Dr Luke to find relieve from a slipped disc and nerve pain. Dr Luke is a life saver! I was in so much pain that I had to hobble around painfully with a walking stick. After a few weeks of treatment with Dr Luke, my pain was much reduced and I could walk around without aid of a walking stick. I am thankful that Dr Luke was able to help me in my recovery. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any of my friends and family."
Yen T. Accountant
"I was initially referred to Dr Luke through Genesis gym where I was undergoing rehabilitation for chronic patella tendonitis in 2010. This condition had caused me severe aggravation over the course of three years which had limited my ability to continue playing rugby competitively and even caused issues climbing down stairs. Combined with the therapy I was receiving at Genesis, I was back playing rugby and squatting 160kg within 3 months. Testament to the holistic approach that Dr Luke implements I have been back and forth with various injuries I have sustained through rugby and MMA since my first visit. My wife is also a patient of Dr. Luke who frequently visited pre and post child birth. This has helped tremendously with her lower back pain and spine misalignment. I have recommended Dr. Luke to many of my friends and colleagues over the years all of who have had very good experience."
David J. MMA Fighter
"Went to Dr Luke for my old injury in my lower back pain due to a bad fall, which had been troubling me for years: settled in 5 sessions. Should have met him first instead of spending thousands for physiotherapy. He ended up fixing almost every other part of my body. Fixed the tension in my head due to teeth grinding/clenching (which i don’t even know I had), he did some facial muscle… (i don’t know what he calls it) my face ends up looking slimmer + balancing left and right, saved me a trip to go Korea. Fixed my lopsided shoulder. Fixed my life-long problem of forever cramping calves. Fixed my shortness of breath which I thought was due to being fat or having a heart problem. Taught me how to stretch specific muscles. He’s a good doctor to consult regarding your fitness level and sports injuries. Willing to spend time to talk to you. Warning pleasant to talk to and look at, might get addictive. I don’t usually write reviews but this guy is really good at what he’s doing!"
Ivana
"Dr Luke and team are all very skilled in their own field…whether it’s rehab time with Victor, Myofascial with Faye or chiropratic session with Dr Luke, I always feel well taken care of! Thanks everyone!"
Lisa
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Why Choose Agape Chiropractic Clinic?
- ESWT is clinically proven to work, and it is very thoroughly backed by science and research studies.
- The quality of the devices available in the market vary greatly. The outcome of your treatment depends heavily on the type of machine used by the clinic.
- To make sure that you are receiving the best treatment, from the best shockwave devices, you can simply call the clinic and ask them what machine they are using. Most will not reveal what machine they are using because they likely purchased a cheaper device.
- Most of the scientific studies were done using the EMS Swiss Dolorclast machine, and resulted in better clinical outcomes, as compared to the control groups.
- Our clinic uses the same EMS Swiss Dolorclast machine, so you can be assured that you are being treated with the best equipment that’s available.
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Visit us
Our clinic
You will find us in the heart of Singapore on Orchard Road — easy to reach by MRT, in a comfortable, welcoming space for your care.
Agape Chiropractic Clinic Pte Ltd
- Address400 Orchard Road, #05-02, Orchard Towers, Singapore 238875
- Phone+65 6836 7595
- Email[email protected]
- Business Registration No. (UEN)201805679H
FAQs
- Treatment of pregnant women
- Treatment of completely ruptured tendons or muscles
- Patients under the age of 18 (except for Osgood-Schlatters disease)
- Treatment of patients with blood clotting disorders including local thrombosis
- Treatment of patients treated with oral anticoagulants
- Treatment of tissue with local tumors or local bacterial and/or viral infections
- Treatment of patients treated with cortisone
