In clinical practice, shock wave refers to shock wave therapy, and the degree of pain varies from person to person. However, the more severe the pain, the better the effect. There is no necessary connection between the two.
Shock wave therapy is a physical therapy that treats diseases by applying appropriate energy to precise areas. The energy used and the selected area directly determine the treatment effect, regardless of the patient's pain level during the operation. If the energy is too low, the therapeutic effect cannot be achieved, and if the energy is too high, adverse reactions may occur.
Low energy and medium energy extracorporeal shock waves are commonly used to treat chronic soft tissue injury diseases, cartilage injury diseases, and superficial bone non union, while high-energy extracorporeal shock waves are commonly used to treat deeper bone non union, delayed fracture healing, and femoral head necrosis and other osteogenic disorders.
Generally speaking, the higher the energy level of the shock wave, the greater the degree of pain. But the higher the level of pain, the better the treatment effect. During the treatment process, doctors will choose the appropriate energy level and treatment method based on the patient's specific condition to achieve the best treatment effect.
If the patient feels obvious pain or discomfort, they should inform the doctor in a timely manner so that the doctor can adjust the treatment plan or stop the treatment. Excessive pain can cause extra burden on the body and may affect the effectiveness of treatment.