A Homerun Approach: How The Miracle Wave® Can Help Treat Baseball Injuries

Are you an active participant of Fantasy Baseball, a Major League fanatic or a real player of the game yourself? 

If your response was a resounding “Yes!” then you’re well aware that getting injured while playing a sport is unfortunate for a myriad of reasons.

As a Fantasy Baseball leaguer, you run the risk of losing against the other competitors in your group. As a spectator, you may be disappointed about not being able to cheer on your favorite player(s). And as an actual player of this popular pastime—you may find yourself dealing with incredible pain, tedious rehabilitation treatments and even the possibility of surgery.

Here are a few examples of professional players currently enduring a sports injury:

- Jason Grilli, Atlanta Braves – ruptured achilles

- Brandon Workman, Boston Red Sox – strained elbow

- Homer Bailey, Cincinnati Reds – injured elbow flexor

- Henderson Alvarez, Miami Marlins – torn labrum

- Justin Turner, Los Angeles Dodger – torn cartilage and bruised knee

Injuries such as these unfortunately aren’t far from typical among MBA players. Other common baseball injuries include:

Shoulder injuries

- Bursitis

- Impingement syndrome (inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff)

- Shoulder instability (loosening of the structures that keep the ball of the shoulder in the
  socket)

- Shoulder separation

- Tendonitis

- Rotator cuff tears

Elbow injuries

- Ulnar collateral ligament injuries (slow deterioration or an acute rupture)

- Little leaguer's elbow (inflammation on the inner side of the elbow, common in pitchers age
  16 and younger; also called golfer's elbow or medial epicondylitis)

- Tennis elbow (inflammation on the outside of the elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis)

- Medial elbow ligament tears ("Tommy John" surgery, where the ulnar collateral ligament is
  grafted or replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body)

Hand or wrist injuries

- Finger fractures

- Bursitis

- Wrist sprains

- Wrist tendonitis

- Tenosynovitis (inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist)

Although surgery seems to be the most viable solution (especially when players, coaches and fans are eager to see their favorite all-star back in action as quickly as possible), there are several other types of treatments for sports injuries available for athletes today such as:

- Decreasing or changing daily and/or physical activities

- Downtime or rest

- Physical therapy

- Prescription/non-prescription medications

- R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression and elevation)

When injuries are more severe and require medical attention to expedite healing in order to return to the field in a timely fashion, however, acoustic wave therapy (AWT) using The Miracle Wave® technology can also be an ideal solution.

Acoustic wave therapy was approved by the FDA in 2000 for the treatment of plantar fasciitis (heel pain) and in 2002 for the repair of lateral epicondylitis (“Tennis Elbow”). Today this amazing technology is used for a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, including sports injuries.

Some of the biggest benefits to AWT treatment is that:

1) It’s non-invasive

2) There’s no anesthesia required

3) There are little to no side effects

4) There's hardly any downtime involved during the recovery process

This means many athletes undergoing The Miracle Wave® treatment may feel significantly less pain after each application and may be able to resume their daily activities almost immediately.

If you (or an athlete you know) are currently searching for the best sports injury treatments or remedies for a particular musculoskeletal condition, CLICK HERE to visit our web site.

The Miracle Wave® may be a perfect solution to help repair, restore and rejuvenate your injury starting TODAY!

References:
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/injuries

http://www.cpsc.gov/

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/63955058/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulnar_collateral_ligament_injury

Tackling the Issue: Treating Football Injuries with The Miracle Wave® Technology

The transition from summer to autumn generally marks the beginning of several well-known events for many of us: cooler temperatures, children heading back to the classroom and for fanatics of American sports… the official kickoff of football season.

For those actually playing the popular game of pigskin, especially on a collegiate or professional level, Fall is also an extremely crucial time to stay healthy in order to avoid getting hurt.

Because of the aggressive nature of this sport, major bumps and bruises are unfortunately common among football players of all ages or skill levels. Here are five of the most common football injuries along with a new treatment solution your healthcare provider or chiropractor may currently be offering:

1. Muscle contusions
This condition occurs in most cases from strong impact to one of the bigger muscles in the body, such as the quadriceps (the muscle at the front of the thigh). Contusions are deep, large bruises that are both painful and infamous for significantly hindering athletic performance until healed.

2. Knee injuries
Physical interactions such as tackling and blocking can cause a myriad of damage to the body, specifically in the knees. Impact from the front or the rear could result in a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), and sudden, forceful contact from the side could cause a tear in the MCL (medial collateral ligament). Additionally, the swift rotating movement of a player’s body while one foot remains planted could twist the knee, which could tear the meniscus.

3. Shoulder injuries
Depending on the particular position an athlete is playing on the field, injuries to the shoulder can take place in a number of ways. In the case of quarterbacks, continuous throwing can cause shoulder tendinitis as a result of repetitive movement and/or overuse. For other players, a powerful hit can cause shoulder dislocation (detachment of the head of the humerus from the scapula) or shoulder separation (separation of the acromioclavicular joint).

4. Ankle sprains and strains
Ankle injuries are one of the most typical injuries football players experience. Whether engaging in practice or participating in an actual game, sprains and strains can occur within the soft tissues of the ankles from excessive pressure, sudden pivoting and/or rapid changes in direction.

5. Torn hamstrings
Frequent training and thorough warm-up can be instrumental in preventing injuries such as torn hamstrings (the tendons located at the back of the knee). This specific injury is caused by explosive sprinting, usually when an athlete’s body isn’t properly conditioned to handle such rigorous bursts of speed.

Treating a football or other similar sports-related injury can be done using a variety of methods, many which can be done at home. One of the most well-known remedies among athletes today is RICE, otherwise known as the process of rest, ice, compression and elevation. 

When injuries are more severe and require medical attention to expedite healing and return to the field in a timely fashion, acoustic wave therapy using The Miracle Wave® technology can be an ideal solution.

Acoustic wave therapy, or AWT, was approved by the FDA in 2000 for the treatment of plantar fasciitis (heel pain) and in 2002 for the repair of lateral epicondylitis (“Tennis Elbow”). Today this technology is used for a multitude of musculoskeletal conditions, including injuries as a result of contact sports like football.

If you or a fellow teammate are currently seeking treatment for a sports injury, visit our web site to learn more about how The Miracle Wave® can help repair, restore and rejuvenate conditions like yours TODAY!

Getting to the Point: How The Miracle Wave® Can Help Relieve Trigger Point Pain

What are Trigger Points?
Myofascial trigger points are a very common cause of pain. 

Trigger points cause pain when pressed on, cause the muscle fibers to shorten and have a unique property called referred pain. 

Referred pain means a trigger point in one muscle can create pain in another area.

What causes Trigger Points?
- Repetitive overuse injuries from activities such as typing,  
  texting, handling electronics, etc.
- Lifting heavy objects
- Poor posture 
- Muscle tensing due to mental or emotional stress
- Car accidents or sports injuries

Trigger points can also be caused from inactivity such as prolonged bed rest or sitting.

What are symptoms of Trigger Points?
Depending on where your trigger points are located, these are some of the symptoms you may have:
- Back pain
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Rotator cuff (shoulder) pain
- Jaw pain (TMJ)
- Tennis elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Hand and arm pain
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Pelvic pain
- Hip pain
- "Sciatic" pain (buttock and leg pain)
- Leg and knee pain
- Plantar fascitis (foot) pain
- Tendinitis or tendinopathy
- Bursitis
- Disc pain (bulge/rupture/herniation) 
- Frozen shoulder
- Fibromyalgia

How can I relieve Trigger Point Pain?
The Miracle Wave® offers a new, non-invasive acoustic sound

wave technique to help treat several types of musculoskeletal problems including trigger point pain.

There are little to no side effects and there's hardly any downtime involved, which means many patients undergoing The Miracle Wave® treatment are able to feel noticeably less pain and resume their daily activities almost immediately.

If you're suffering from trigger point pain or are a healthcare professional and believe your patients could benefit from The Miracle Wave® as a sound approach to help heal their trigger point pain, CLICK HERE to learn about bringing this technology to your practice. 

Get to the point and help heal YOUR pain TODAY!
-- The Miracle Wave® Wellness Experts

Take a Step in the Right Direction with The Miracle Wave® Technology for Orthopedic Pain

Did you know The Miracle Wave® technology can be used for joint pain, musculoskeletal disorders, aesthetics and even podiatry? It's true. This new type of therapy has become a useful remedy for continuous heel pain as well as other orthopedic conditions.

The Miracle Wave®  treatment is a non-invasive procedure that uses therapeutic acoustic waves to subdue the pain and inflammation in the tendon(s) on the bottom of the foot. 

Each of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments. That's why it's no surprise that so many things can go wrong with them! 

Here are a few common foot problems The Miracle Wave® can help alleviate: 

1. Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. This condition can commonly cause a sharp, stabbing pain that usually happens in your very first steps in the morning.

2. Heel Spurs
A heel spur is a calcium deposit on the underside of the heel bone and is similar to the pain you feel with plantar fasciitis. The discomfort usually decreases the more you walk. 

3. Diabetic Ulcers
If you have diabetes, you have an increased chance of developing foot sores called diabetic ulcers. Foot ulcers are the most common reason for hospital stays among people with diabetes. It may take weeks or even several months for foot ulcers to heal, but they are usually painless.

4. Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis is one of the most common causes of foot or ankle pain. It occurs when the tendon that connects the back of your leg to your heel becomes swollen and painful near the bottom of the foot.

5. Flexor Hullucis Longus (Big Toe) Tendinitis 
When the muscle in your big toe is stretched or contracted excessively, tension is placed on the tendon and can cause chronic pain. This can happen to athletes or non-athletes and often occurs in ballerinas.

If you're a healthcare professional and believe your patients could benefit from The Miracle Wave® as a sound approach to help heal their foot pain, CLICK HERE to learn about bringing this technology to your practice TODAY.

-- The Miracle Wave® Wellness Experts

Acoustic Wave Therapy Now Being Used for Aesthetic Treatment

What’s New in the World of Acoustic Wave Therapy
Acoustic Wave Therapy or AWT, which has been used for years for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in humans (The Miracle Wave ®) as well as animals (FOCUS-IT technology), is now being recognized for its use in another area of medicine: medical aesthetics.

Using the same patented technology (but on different areas of the body, AWT is quickly gaining popularity for its ability to:

- help reduce the appearance of cellulite
- assist with the tightening of skin in certain problematic areas
- aid in circumference reduction, resulting in “inch loss”

How Acoustic Wave Therapy Was Discovered for Aesthetic Treatment
Improvements in cellulite appearance were actually discovered by accident, during a recent treatment process for female athletes. As several female athletes were receiving AWT treatment for torn and strained hamstrings, they noticed a remarkable improvement in the appearance of cellulite as well as the tightening of skin. 

Now, thanks to this surprising discovery, Acoustic Wave Therapy is now available for those hoping to:

- shrink their waistlines
- rid their bodies of the appearance of unwanted fat on specific parts of the body
- reduce the appearance of wrinkles or fine lines associated with aging

Acoustic Wave Therapy has also been seen to be equally effective on scar tissue and stretch marks. 

Some med spas and clinics in the U.S. have reported as much as a 98% success rate for their use of AWT for aesthetic remedies today, with results lasting 6 to 12 months before limited maintenance sessions are required.

How Patients Can Receive Acoustic Wave Therapy Treatment for Aesthetic Purposes
If you’re interested in seeking Acoustic Wave Therapy for the reduction of cellulite, skin tightening or improvement of fine lines, be sure to speak with your physician about the available treatments and whether you’re an ideal candidate for AWT. 

For additional information about the technology behind Acoustic Wave Therapy visit TheMiracleWave.com.