Wella Shockwaves Ultra Strong Power Hold Gel, 200ml

Product Information

Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. About 50 million adults in the United States are dealing with some sort of chronic pain. Apart from limiting your mobility, chronic pain can make you irritable and prevent you from doing the things you love. The information contained in this article is intended as general guidance and information only and should not be relied upon as a basis for planning

Unlike surgery, you don’t need incisions or cuts to get pain relief. What’s more, you don’t need to use anesthetic treatment.Over the course of treatment, your physiotherapist will continue to discuss important injury management strategies, such as exercise therapy and activity modification. The treatment lasts between 5 and 10 minutes. The device is a little noisy and treatment can be uncomfortable, but speak to your therapist if it becomes too sore as the intensity can be reduced.

Your physiotherapist will place a hand-held device on the skin with some water-based gel in between the probe and the area to be treated. Your therapist is able to control the intensity of the treatment at all timesand will modify the settings to ensure you are comfortable.

Unfortunately, traditional pain management treatments aren’t an effective long-term solution for pain. Pain medication can lead to addictions whereas surgery comes with risk factors. People do not usually need an anesthetic, but they may experience a tingling sensation in the treatment area. Remove the foil and clean the wound. Wound care should be done in accordance with your own standards of care After a treatment session you can leave straight away. If discomfort persists then taking regular pain medication, such as paracetamol, is OK but avoid any NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, as this may interfere with the treatment effect. Ice therapy to relieve pain or tenderness should also be avoided as this too can interfere with treatment efficacy. You will be able to drive straight after treatment and can continue with your normal day’s activities like work and light exercise. Since it’s a non-invasive treatment, you don’t need downtime. You can return to your normal day-to-day activities with a few restrictions like avoiding strenuous work. You can also be allowed to drive yourself home after treatment. Treats Multiple Issues