HydroWave therapy is a more advanced, non-invasive treatment that uses shockwaves to rapidly accelerate the body’s natural healing process by triggering regenerative cells. HydroWave achieves this by sending a short, rapid burst of highly focused electromagnetic energy into the soft tissue that is either injured, scarred, inflamed, or causing different types of pain.
We started offering HydroWave therapy at Northern Lakes Chiropractic because we were seeing so many patients that had non-spine soft tissue injuries, and when they went to their medical doctors the only options put on the table were drugs or injections. This did not sit well with our practice, and we decided to find a better solution. Our mission was to find something that would give patients real results that would last, and not just another cover-up that only would make the problem worse over time. We have found that with HydroWave therapy, results have been amazing, helping the body repair at a rapid rate without the need for surgery or injections. This therapy works great with chiropractic because chiropractors focus on the osseous part of the joint (bone). We can use this therapy to help with damage around the joint that needs additional help healing, which is where HydroWave is so highly effective in super-charging the healing and offering a quick, non-invasive, effective treatment that is long lasting — one of the reasons it’s become a core part of care here at Northern Lakes Chiropractic.
$97 New Patient Special
Includes Consultation, Digital AI Range of Motion Analysis, Digital Posture Analysis, Digital X-rays & Report of Findings
How Our Care Plan Works
1. Discover The True Root Cause
We look beyond where you feel symptoms to understand what is actually causing them. Instead of offering a short-term answer, we focus on correcting the problem at its source to create long-term solutions and lasting results.
2. Finally Get Real Solutions
We are not here to simply manage symptoms or provide quick fixes. Our focus is on understanding the true reason behind your condition and correcting it, helping you move beyond the Band-Aid approach and toward lasting, meaningful results for your health.
3. Have The Freedom To Fulfill Your Dreams
Your goals become our goals. We are a goal focused practice helping you achieve the health so many people struggle with today. With better health comes the freedom to go after the dreams you’ve set out to achieve.
How Does HydroWave Therapy Work in Duluth, MN?
Physical Effect
The physical effect happens by using a gentle pressure wave that stimulates the tissue at a deep level. The physical force stimulates blood flow, breaks down scar tissue, and advances the move of lymphatic drainage. These effects lead into a reduction of swelling, decrease inflammation, increase circulation, and improvement of elasticity of the tissue. All of this leads to faster recovery and better overall function.
Chemical Effect
At a chemical level, HydroWave helps promote healing by stimulating:
Collagen — increase in collagen production helps support skin, muscles, and ligaments because it is the main protein in supporting those structures.
Growth factors — increase in growth factors increases repair at a cellular level and helps promote production of new healthy tissues.
Reduction of inflammatory markers — decreases in inflammatory markers help support an increase in healing and decrease overall pain/discomfort.
Biological Effect
HydroWave shockwave therapy triggers a cascade of healing response at a cellular level. The therapy triggers the activity of fibroblast and osteoblast cells responsible for healing and regeneration of connective tissue and osseous formations (bone). It turns into a reduction of scar tissue formation, faster repair of the tissue, and increase in joint mobility. During treatment, natural endorphins get released, which give you more instant pain release because endorphins are the body’s natural pain killers. HydroWave is focused on healing from the inside and providing a real solution that is grounded on results.
What Conditions Can HydroWave Therapy Treat?
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow
- Hip Pain
- Tendonitis & Bursitis
- Knee Pain
- Chronic Back & Neck Pain
What to Expect: The HydroWave Treatment Process
What happens during the procedure?
1. When you visit Northern Lakes Chiropractic, we will learn what brings you in and determine if it is something that HydroWave therapy is worth pursuing.
2. We will do objective testing like joint restriction testing, range of motion analysis, and potentially X-rays to get a diagnosis and understand your baseline.
3. We will perform your first HydroWave treatment to see exactly how your body responds to HydroWave therapy.
4. Seeing how your body responds to treatment, we can determine what type of treatment will be needed based on the first treatment. We do it this way because we want to make sure HydroWave will be effective for your case before going over any plans of action for HydroWave therapy. In rare cases, if HydroWave treatment is not deemed effective after the first treatment, then we will not continue to pursue any additional treatment.
What should a patient expect after treatment?
The normal healing response after our body has been injured is inflammation, because HydroWave is triggering your healing response. You can see soreness, slight pain, increase or different types of sensation, and potential swelling after treatment. These are all normal responses after treatment.
How is HydroWave different from traditional shockwave therapy?
Not all shockwave therapy is the same. There are 4 main types of shockwave therapy: radial shockwave, electrohydraulic, piezoelectric, and electromagnetic (like HydroWave). The type of shockwave makes a large difference in the types of results that can be seen. A good way to think about shockwave therapy is like buying a car. A $20,000 car and a $200,000 car can both be called cars, and they may both have 4 wheels and can get you from point A to point B, but what they can do is very different.
HydroWave uses focused electromagnetic shockwave technology. Instead of spreading most of the energy near the surface, focused shockwaves are able to deliver energy deeper into a more targeted area of tissue. This allows the treatment to be used at different intensity levels depending on the area being treated and the patient’s needs.
HydroWave creates focused acoustic shockwaves that travel into the targeted tissue. These pressure waves are designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing response and can help improve blood flow, mobility, and range of motion. Some patients may even notice a change in pain or movement immediately following treatment.
The treatment also encourages angiogenesis, the development of new blood vessels, which can support circulation and tissue repair. It may help stimulate cellular activity, growth factors, and other processes involved in regeneration and recovery.
By supporting circulation, tissue healing, and elasticity while helping calm inflammation, HydroWave can be a valuable tool for helping damaged or irritated tissues recover and function better.
Frequently Asked Questions About HydroWave Therapy
Is HydroWave therapy painful?
It can be painful, but we can control the intensity and concentration of the machine to allow the treatment to be as comfortable as possible.
How long does HydroWave therapy take to work?
Typically, you can notice a difference immediately after the treatment, but it can take up to five days to feel the full effect.
How often should you do HydroWave therapy?
Every case and person is different. The only way to truly tell is to gauge how well your body responds after the first treatment.
Can HydroWave therapy cause side effects?
Side effects are low. People do typically experience soreness after the first few sessions. There are contraindications to HydroWave therapy, but we will determine if you have any before considering treatment.
Who should not get HydroWave therapy?
- Anyone who is pregnant
- Anyone with a blood clotting disorder
- Anyone on an anticoagulant
- Anyone who received a steroid injection within the last 4 weeks
- Anyone whose treatment area is around an implant
- Anyone with cancer
- Anyone with tumors around the treatment area
- Anyone with an infection or skin abrasion at the treatment site
What conditions can HydroWave therapy treat?
Top conditions, but not limited to, are the following:
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow
- Hip Pain
- Tendonitis & Bursitis
- Knee Pain
- Chronic Back & Neck Pain
Are there any restrictions after the treatment?
Make sure to get plenty of rest. Avoid heavy, high-intensity workouts for the first few days after treatment.
Will HydroWave therapy help me?
Potentially. The best way to find out is to come in to Northern Lakes Chiropractic for a first day exam, and we can find the answer to that question.
$97 New Patient Special
Includes Consultation, Digital AI Range of Motion Analysis, Digital Posture Analysis, Digital X-rays & Report of Findings
