There is a lot of discussion about why StemWave is referred to as the “stem cell machine”.  StemWave and SoftWave are amazing technological advancements that been allowed for use by the FDA for pain and inflammation reduction and more.  However, do the electrohydraulic shockwaves produced by StemWave and SoftWave influence stem cell function to aid in regenerating tissue?  It’s not enough to simply say it does.  As doctors, we owe it to our patients to understand and educate how to best understand how this technology works. A StemWave Electrode First, we need to understan ..read more

Cliff Notes for Both ESWT Blogs before we go forward: 1.  StemWave and SoftWave offer electrohydraulic ESWT that is proven to be beneficial for a multitude of conditions 2.  The science behind Electrohydraulic Shockwave Therapy is fascinating and has significant advantages over other forms of acoustic and pressure wave therapies 3.  StemWave and SoftWave regenerate tissues like nothing ever demonstrated before 4.  StemWave and SoftWave are unique and worth a try before more invasive intervention (ex. surgery) **Please note that you do NOT need to be an active patient to ben ..read more

This is a two part blog and in the first part, we’ll discuss how true shockwave therapy works.  The second blog will discuss what we use it for and why true shockwave therapy is known to recruit stem cells to facilitate healing.  The first blog will be more technical than the second. Please note that you do NOT need to be a patient to benefit from the StemWave or SoftWave.  You can simply make an appointment for shockwave therapy.  This also applies to Hbot and NormaTec. In our previous two blogs, we discussed how hyperbaric oxygen therapy (Hbot) and NormaTec help with reco ..read more

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is cleared by the FDA for use on a few conditions, one being plantar fasciitis.  This is very exciting as plantar fasciitis is the most common form of heel pain and it can be quite debilitating condition.  Podiatrist, orthopedists, PTs, and sports chiropractors all work with patients who suffer from plantar fasciitis, and we are always looking for more and better ways to help these patients.  When a proper diagnosis is made (and this means being quite sure to R/O calcaneal stress reaction), the faster we can address a problem and the faste ..read more

The previous blogs have discussed our three-pronged approach to tissue regeneration.  Whether you wish to recover faster and more successfully from surgery, have a fresh or chronic injury, or any other concern that needs regenerative therapy, this blog helps to explain the “how and why” behind these services.  You do NOT need to be an active chiropractic patient to benefit from these services.  Please call the office to start your path towards a speedy recovery and better overall health with any/all of the services we provide to help you.     1.  Hyper-oxygenated ..read more

I rarely do product reviews or ‘pump’ a product but this particular one deserves some serious attention. If you are active, wanting to become more active, or just have an interest in your health, the Oura ring is a must for you.  The engineers from Oura have brought to the market their second rendition of a ring that maps your sleeping patterns, activities, and heart metrics and puts them together in a simple and easy package. Using the data from the ring and linking to your iphone or Android, you are given a TON of information about how  your body is functioning.  And yes, it’s ..read more

Talk with most physicians and healthcare providers these days and one topic seems to have total consensus: electronic medical records are bad!  Yes, it’s true.  Every job has its associated stresses and we have to accept most of these.  However, it’s worth changing things if they are bad enough that you can no longer do the job you were trained to do at 100%. This is the case with electronic medical records and many healthcare providers are feeling ‘trapped’. Some background: choosing to be a chiropractor was a great career choice for me.  I love helping people and I love n ..read more

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is described as numbness, tingling, and weakness on the medial ankle (inside part) and is similar in effect to what Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is in the wrist.  We have a piece of tissue, called a retinaculum, which is like a thin ligament, that holds certain structures and vessels in place. The retinaculum in the medial ankle is called the flexor retinaculum. When there is pressure or tension in the area and a particular nerve is compressed (in this case the tibial nerve), this creates the ‘syndrome.’  Regarding the wrist, the median nerve is compressed in th ..read more

There is a lot of discussion about why StemWave is referred to as the “stem cell machine”.  Sure, StemWave and SoftWave are amazing technological advancements that been allowed for use by the FDA for pain and inflammation reduction and more, but how does the electrohydraulic shockwaves produced by StemWave and SoftWave influence stem cell function to aid in regenerating tissue?  It’s not enough to simply say it does.  As doctors, we owe it to our patients, who are investing time and money to help them, to take the appropriate strides to best understand how this technology works ..read more

Cliff Notes for Both ESWT Blogs before we go forward: 1.  StemWave and SoftWave offer electrohydraulic ESWT that is proven to be beneficial for a multitude of conditions 2.  The science behind Electrohydraulic Shockwave Therapy is fascinating and has significant advantages over other forms of acoustic and pressure wave therapies 3.  StemWave and SoftWave regenerate tissues like nothing ever demonstrated before 4.  StemWave and SoftWave are unique and worth a try before more invasive intervention (ex. surgery) **Please note that you do NOT need to be an active patient to ben ..read more