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Clinical Guide RPW Shockwave Therapy

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69 Lumbalgia – Activation of Muscles and Connective Tissue<br />

About Lumbago is the term used to describe general lower back pain. Most lumbar muscle strains and sprains cause symptoms isolated to the lower<br />

back, usually they do not cause radiating pain in the legs like some other spine conditions. The most common symptoms of a lumbar strain or<br />

sprain are muscle spasm and pain around the lower back and upper buttocks.<br />

Treatment General activation and smoothing of surrounding muscles and connective tissue in order to get a muscular relaxation.<br />

Where Lumbar area, Gluteal muscles (Medius and Maximus), Longissimus dorsi. Apply over muscles and soft tissue, the treatment may feel<br />

uncomfortable in bony areas. The intensity of the treatment can vary from the pressure the therapist applies on the applicator.<br />

Dosage 3-6 treatments with 5-10 days interval<br />

Intensity 2,0 Bar - 3,2 Bar<br />

Pulses 2500<br />

Frequency 15 Hz / 12 Hz Mobile <strong>RPW</strong><br />

Transmitter D 20<br />

0.48 mJ/mm 2<br />

0 - 50 mm

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