Pelvic Floor Shockwave Therapy
Pelvic Health & Shockwave
Your Pelvic Health
What to Expect
Pelvic Health & Shockwave Therapy
We are excited to introduce Heather who will be running shockwave for pelvic floor dysfunction. Heather is an RN and brings a diverse nursing background, including experience in urology, operating room care, wound care, school health, and home health. Her clinical experience and passion for helping patients navigate their health make her a wonderful addition to our team.
What Is Pelvic Health Shockwave Therapy?
Pelvic health concerns are more common than many people realize, yet they are often difficult to talk about or know where to turn for help.
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic waves to promote healing in specific areas of the body. Depending on the condition, treatment may help support tissue health, circulation, and recovery. Depending on individual symptoms and clinical evaluation, pelvic health shockwave may be considered for patients experiencing:
Chronic pelvic pain and discomfort
Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
Urinary urgency and incontinence
Pain with intercourse
Erectile function and circulation concerns
Scar tissue sensitivity and restricted tissue mobility
Your Pelvic Health Deserves Attention.
Pelvic health concerns can affect confidence, relationships, exercise, and everyday quality of life. You don’t have to feel embarrassed or navigate these concerns alone. We want patients to know that these concerns deserve attention and that there are options worth exploring.
Pelvic health conditions that can benefit from shockwave therapy:
- Incontinence
- Interstitial cystitis
- Overactive bladder
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Prostatitis
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy
- Vulvodynia
- Dysmenorrhea
- Endometriosis
- Erectile dysfunction
- Testicular function/spermatogenesis
- Persistent genital arousal disorder
- Dyspareunia
Shockwave therapy is the only modality listed in the new American Urological Association to be listed as Grade A evidence and be recommended as a first line therapy for Male chronic pelvic pain
Effects of shockwave therapy on pain:
- Reduced tissue inflammation and oxidative stress
- Improved blood circulation and tissue supply
- Increase of local pain inhibiting substances
- Altered pain-receptor neurotransmission
- Increased angiogenesis, cell proliferation, and tissue repair
- Release of trigger points, reduction in passive muscle tone and spasticity
What to Expect
Session Duration
Your initial appointment consists of a comprehensive exam with Dr. Lauren to review your medical history and establish a personalized care plan. This initial pelvic floor consultation and treatment is scheduled for 60 minutes. Subsequent follow-up appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes.
Recommended Treatment Plan
Dr. Lauren will customize a care plan tailored to your specific needs, typically ranging between 3 and 10 sessions. Many patients notice improvements within the first few visits.
Post-Treatment & Aftercare
Because shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates natural tissue healing, it requires minimal to no recovery downtime. While most patients do not experience post-treatment discomfort, mild soreness is normal and temporary.
We recommend using moist heat rather than ice if any discomfort is present after treatment.
Aftercare:
Because shockwave is a non-invasive modality, it requires little to no downtime, and can quickly stimulate healing in tissues. Usually patients don’t have any soreness afterwards, but mild soreness can be normal.