Shockwave treatment

A chiropractor may use the Storz D-ACTOR 100 for Radial Pressure Wave Therapy (RPWT) — also known as shockwave therapy — to treat musculoskeletal conditions, particularly involving chronic soft tissue pain and dysfunction.

Common Uses in Chiropractic Practice:

  • Myofascial trigger points

  • Chronic muscle tightness

  • Tendinopathies (e.g., rotator cuff, Achilles, patellar tendon)

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Lateral/medial epicondylitis (tennis/golfer’s elbow)

  • Scar tissue breakdown

  • Facilitating tissue regeneration and blood flow

Mechanism:

The device delivers radial pressure waves to targeted tissues, promoting:

  • Increased local blood circulation

  • Pain modulation through nerve desensitization

  • Breakdown of calcifications or fibrotic tissue

  • Stimulation of cellular repair and collagen production

In a chiropractic setting, it’s often used as an adjunct to spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, or rehab exercises to enhance treatment outcomes, particularly for chronic or resistant soft tissue conditions.

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