LACEY (WA) – Living with pain is hard. It makes everyday things—like walking, sleeping, or even smiling—feel impossible. Maybe you’ve already tried a lot: pills, ice, heat, physical therapy, maybe even surgery. And still, the pain is there.
If this sounds like you, don’t give up just yet. There’s something newer that might finally help. It’s called regenerative therapy. That might sound confusing but stick with me. I’ll explain what it means—and why it could be the thing that changes everything.
What Is Regenerative Therapy?
Regenerative therapy helps your body heal itself.
Yes, you read that right. It helps your own body fix what’s broken.
Unlike pills that just hide the pain or surgeries that cut things out, regenerative therapies give your body a little push so it can start healing the right way. It’s kind of like reminding your body how to do its job again.
Two of the most exciting treatments are called Shockwave Therapy and EMTT, short for Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (don’t worry, you don’t need to remember that part).
Let’s break them down.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses sound waves—yes, just sound waves—to wake up your body’s healing system. These waves go deep into sore spots like your plantar fascia or Achilles tendon and tell your cells, “Hey! It’s time to repair this!”
It’s not surgery. It doesn’t use needles. It just takes a few minutes per session, and it’s safe.
People have used shockwave therapy to treat:
- Heel pain (like plantar fasciitis)
- Tendon pain (like tennis elbow)
- Shoulder problems
- Hip and knee pain
- And more
It works best when other things haven’t. Many people say, “I wish I had tried this first!”
What Is EMTT?
EMTT is even newer and uses magnetic energy to speed up healing. Bone fractures and stress fractures heal faster with EMTT (proven on x-rays). This therapy sends magnetic pulses into your body, which go deep into the tissue. It’s kind of like giving your cells a supercharge. The magnetic field helps them get stronger and work faster.
Imagine your body’s healing system is like a slow-moving turtle. EMTT turns it into a race car. Fast, focused healing.
It’s used for:
- Arthritis
- Back and neck pain
- Joint injuries
- Muscle problems
- And more
The best part? It’s painless. You just sit back and let the machine do the work.
Why Try These If Nothing Else Worked?
Because they’re different.
These therapies don’t just cover the pain—they aim to fix it by helping your body do what it was made to do: heal.
If you’ve taken pills that only gave you side effects…
If you’ve had surgeries that didn’t work…
If you’ve spent months in therapy with no real change…
This could be the answer.
What Does It Feel Like?
- Shockwave: You might feel a tapping or pulsing, kind of like someone drumming gently on your skin. Some people say it’s a little uncomfortable at first, but it gets easier quickly.
- EMTT: You’ll feel little buzzing or tingling where the machine is working, but it’s not painful. Most people relax during treatment.
Each session is fast—usually around 10 to 20 minutes—and you don’t need any downtime. You can go back to your day right away.
What’s the Catch?
You might wonder: if this works so well, why hasn’t everyone heard of it? Well, remember in our country Big Pharma and surgeries are large income generators. In the U.S. professional athletes and professional teams are using these options and people are getting back to play 50% faster because of these options. Most level 1 research has come from Germany, Australia, and the UK. Doctors and clinics in the U.S. are starting to offer these treatments more now because the results have been so impressive. Not every doctor knows about them yet, but that’s changing. Also, since it’s newer in the U.S., insurance does not cover it. But many people say it’s worth the cost when nothing else helped. It is also important to note that your body keeps healing for another 2 months after the recommended sessions are completed! So in some cases it will require patience! If you are 50% better at 6 weeks the remaining 50% could (not always) take another 2 months. However, if you avoid surgery and are finally back to your activities in 3 months we still consider that successful.
Real People. Real Results.
People who try these therapies often say things like:
- “I finally slept through the night without pain.”
- “I canceled my surgery after just a few sessions.”
- “This gave me my life back.”
Of course, every person is different. But if you’ve tried everything and nothing has worked… isn’t it worth one more shot?
Final Thoughts
Living with pain every day is exhausting. But you don’t have to give up.
Shockwave and EMTT are safe and non-invasive ways to help your body heal naturally. If you’re tired of pain ruling your life, reach out to us at Penrose Physical Therapy.
Don’t wait. Hope is still out there—and it might come from something you’ve never tried before. Penrose & Associates Physical Therapy is located at 1445 Galaxy Dr. NE Suite 301 Lacey WA 98516, phone: 360-456-1444. We are hosting a Regenerative Medicine Seminar on June 4th Wed. at 6pm. Please RSVP as seating will be limited. Stay tuned for the next few weeks as I dive more into Regenerative Medicine.
Jennifer Penrose, DPT, MPT, OCS is the owner and lead physical therapist at Penrose Physical Therapy. With years of experience helping patients overcome pain and regain mobility, Jennifer is passionate about educating the community and empowering people to take control of their health.Have questions about knee pain or wondering if physical therapy can help you?
Give us a call at (360) 456-1444 or send an email to info@penrosept.com—we’re here to help!
