For decades, SWT has been used for musculoskeletal conditions to help release chronically tight muscles or to provide blood flow to tendons and scar tissues 1,2,3.

It also has broad applications from treating heart patients to kidney stones to fractures and joint inflammation.

Shockwave therapy accelerates the healing process in the body by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue.

Strong energy pulses are applied to the affected area for short periods of time, creating micro-cavitation bubbles that expand and burst; the force created by these bubbles stimulates cells in the body that are responsible for bone and connective tissue healing.

Shockwave therapy is the most effective in cases where the human body has not been able to heal itself on its own.

In shockwave therapy, an acoustic pressure wave is transmitted to the body tissue and, consequently, to the painful area. The pressure wave created at the point of contact transmits radially inside the patient’s body.

Scar tissue forms on tendons, ligaments, within muscle bellies, on skin and around joints. Any surgical procedure will leave scar tissue that should be actively managed to facilitate glide and fluidity of the tissues.

If you have had abdominal surgery, including a caesarian section, soundwave therapy is an excellent treatment technique applied to soften and mobilize your scar tissue.

Post-partum, the perineal muscles that make up our pelvic floor can be excessively tight (hypertonia) or may have developed scar tissue from difficult births or surgical procedures. With the appropriate internal assessment, SWT can help facilitate improved muscle length in the area and scar tissue integrity. This will directly improve your ability to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles in your treatment and home exercise plan.

Recently, SWT has become a popular treatment for erectile dysfunction(ED)1,2.

Unlike other treatments options for ED, which are used circumstantially, SWT is unique in that it aims to restore the erectile mechanism in order to enable natural or spontaneous erections with lasting results.

Research is now showing similar positive evidence for female anatomy with one study improving symptoms for women with chronic pelvic pain syndrome, 3.

Sexual enhancement is not just for men. The clitoris is sometimes the forgotten female sexual pleasure organ. However, the clitoris and penis are related in anatomical structure as they originated from the same developmental tissue. With the mounting evidence from ED research, we know SWT will directly impact the physiology of the clitoris, improving overall sensation and blood flow, which are both integral for orgasms.

At any age, sexual satisfaction is essential for a women’s overall emotional and physical health.

Kate has over 16 years of experience, using the Swiss-made Storz SWT machines to treat head-to-toe musculoskeletal injuries. Recently, she has applied this expertise to pelvic health dysfunction and enhancement. Men’s sexual health clinics have been employing this medical treatment technique for years, in the era of equality, it is time to end the #orgasmgap.