HOW TO GET RID OF CALCIFICATIONS?
Calcifications can form in any joint, but we most often find them in the shoulder, knee, hip or ankle. They are not isolated and cannot move; instead, they permeate the tendon tissue.
People with a sedentary lifestyle unknowingly overload their shoulders because of poor posture and inactivity of the upper body, which makes this joint prone to calcifications. Calcifications can develop after microtraumas caused by certain injuries, such as tendon ruptures/tears, or by the previously mentioned excessive loading of certain joints (shoulder, knee, ankle).
HOW TO RECOGNISE THAT IT IS A CALCIFICATION?
Some of the most common symptoms that may indicate calcifications are:
- Tightness, discomfort and tension during movement;
- Limited range of motion or a complete loss of it;
- Sharp, stabbing pain even with minimal movement;
- Inflammation of part of the joint or the entire joint (e.g. shoulder, knee);
- Loss of strength in the joint.
THERAPY:
We treat calcifications with a combination of physical therapy and shockwave therapy. Shockwave therapy breaks up calcifications and stimulates their dissolution, and in combination with manual techniques, kinesiotherapy and electrotherapy, the tendon begins to regain its full range of motion. It is important to note that the therapy is tailored individually, depending on the client's needs and current condition. Most clients feel an improvement in the treated area immediately after the treatment.