MicroVas Therapy For Pain, Swelling, And Neuropathy

What is MicroVas therapy for pain, swelling, and neuropathy?

MicroVas therapy is a noninvasive, outpatient procedure used to treat various foot and ankle problems, including pain, swelling, and neuropathy (nerve damage). It uses a type of electrical stimulation called ionic impulse therapy to deliver shockwaves beneath your skin. These shockwaves could increase blood flow to the treatment site and promote healing at the cellular level.

What types of foot and ankle problems can MicroVas therapy treat?

The North Central Texas Foot & Ankle team uses MicroVas therapy to treat various foot and ankle problems, including:

• Bunions
• Neuropathy (nerve damage)
• Heel pain
• Achilles tendon pain
• Neuromas
• Plantar fasciitis
• Sports injuries
• Foot and ankle swelling

Sometimes, the team prescribes MicroVas therapy to treat foot and ankle pain caused by osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis.

What does MicroVas therapy for pain, swelling, and neuropathy involve?

MicroVas therapy is a noninvasive procedure that takes 45-60 minutes on average.

Before recommending this type of treatment, your North Central Texas Foot & Ankle provider reviews your medical records, asks about your symptoms, and completes a podiatry exam. They also order X-rays or an ultrasound to look at the bones, joints, soft tissues, and nerves in your feet.

If your provider determines you have a foot or ankle problem that would respond well to MicroVas therapy, they clean and sterilize your skin and attach several muscle-stimulating pads to specific areas on your feet and/or ankles.

After placing the pads, your provider turns on an electronic console and sends electrical currents through a series of wires into the pads and beneath your skin. These electrical currents cause your muscles to contract, increase circulation to the treatment site, and stimulate healing.

Following MicroVas therapy, your body may create new, healthy tissue, that can help relieve pain and inflammation and restore your mobility.

Will I need more than one MicroVas therapy treatment?

The number of MicroVas therapy treatments that will benefit you depends on various factors, including the cause of your foot or ankle pain and its severity. Some people experience significant relief after just one treatment, but for others, recovery takes longer.

For optimal results, the North Central Texas Foot & Ankle team typically recommends a series of at least three treatments spaced several weeks apart.

Call the nearest North Central Texas Foot & Ankle office to schedule MicroVas therapy for pain, swelling, or neuropathy, or book your appointment online today.