Fort Walton Beach Chiropractic, under the guidance of Dr. Scott Smith and Dr. Logan Gates, offers a treatment option for patients suffering from various musculoskeletal issues.

• Known as PiezoWave therapy, this innovative approach to pain relief and tissue healing aims to break up scar tissue and enhance blood flow, providing a non-invasive alternative to traditional methods such as cortisone injections.

According to Dr. Smith, the PiezoWave is an acoustic compression device that generates sound waves to create a shockwave. This shockwave penetrates the tissue, breaking up scar tissue and promoting blood flow, which in turn aids in faster tissue healing and pain relief. 

• The PiezoWave therapy is suitable for treating conditions like tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, shoulder issues, rotator cuff problems, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, and other areas with built-up scar tissue or adhesions.

Dr. Gates explains that the PiezoWave device functions by electrifying Piezo crystals, which then collide to produce a sound wave or shockwave. This technology is similar to the devices used for breaking up kidney stones. When the sound wave meets resistance in the tissue, it applies pressure to break up scar tissue, adhesions, or dysfunctional tissue. 

• The therapy is tailored to individual pain levels, hovering around a 6 out of 10 on a personal pain scale, to ensure patient comfort and efficacy.

Fort Walton Beach Chiropractic typically prescribes a treatment plan of six sessions, with two visits per week for three weeks. During the first half of the week, the treatment is followed by the application of a penetrating cream, while the second half of the week involves kinesio taping after the therapy.

Dr. Smith highlighted a case in which a patient experienced pain and dysfunction around the sacroiliac (SI) joint, a common area for dysfunction. The PiezoWave therapy effectively broke up the inflammatory chemicals in the SI joint, alleviating the patient’s discomfort.

According to Dr. Gates, PiezoWave therapy can be beneficial for patients with shoulder and rotator cuff issues, as it can penetrate deep into the shoulder, breaking up adhesions in frozen shoulders and other rotator cuff problems. Dr. Smith believes that the therapy can be an alternative treatment for conditions typically addressed with dry needling or cortisone injections.

While chiropractic care is often associated with spinal treatments, Dr. Smith emphasizes that the PiezoWave is a versatile treatment option for shoulder dysfunction, elbow, wrist, feet, knee, and hip issues. 

“If you have any pain or loss of range of motion in your extremities, come and see if this is a treatment option for you,” said Dr. Smith.

For more information about PiezoWave therapy at Fort Walton Beach Chiropractic, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Scott Smith or Dr. Logan Gates, contact the clinic today.