There are a number of options for pain management in the Charleston area. Many of the patients we see have tried other modalities or have been told they need invasive treatments. When these patients come to us – whether they suffer from erectile dysfunction or carpal tunnel syndrome – they are...
When they experience pain in their hips, many people assume it is arthritis and simply shrug their shoulders and do their best to manage the pain on their own, thinking that there is nothing that can be done. Arthritis is a common cause of hip pain, but it...
Different Kinds Of Pain: Which Affects You? Different Kinds Of Pain: Which Affects You? There are different ways to categorize pain. If you have suffered from things like carpal tunnel syndrome or lower back pain, you may be familiar with the concept of acute pain vs. chronic pain. Acute pain refers...
Another common condition in men over 30 years of age is Peyronie’s disease. It is defined as curvature to the penis as a result of injury, plaque buildup or scarring in the corpus cavernosum. LiSW will break up the plaque and heal scarring so blood...
Acute and Chronic Pain The feeling of pain whether it’s a new condition or something that has bothered you for more than six weeks ( chronic ) Is not normal and is a sign of your body reaching out for help. It is always important to...
Peripheral neuropathy is a feeling of weakness or numbness and pain from nerve damage and is usually most noticeable in the hands and feet. Diabetes is a common cause, although people undergoing chemo therapy for cancer are often at high risk. In fact 30-40% of patients...
Sexual Health Sexual health is an important part of your overall health. It is important for your self-esteem and confidence, it creates closeness and connection between you and your partner and deserves your attention. For men, sexual health is much more evident than in women. As...
Sports Injuries High intensity sports can increase your risk of injuries such as tendinopathy‘s, muscle pulls, sprains and soreness. Intense exercise like running for example can create injuries and soreness in your feet, ankles achilles, knees, hips and lower back, etc. Low intensity shockwave therapy can help...
Most people over 50 years old suffer from aches and pains. Low intensity shockwave therapy can help your body heal this wear and tear and get back to full function....
Electro hydraulic Shockwaves have been used in medicine for over 40 years. The original Shockwave Lithotripsy device was developed for disintegrating kidney stones by a German Company called Dornier Medical in 1980. The original Lithotripsy machine called the Dornier HM3 was an investment of about...