Posts by DrPetzel
Golfer’s Elbow in Hinsdale: How Shockwave and Class IV Laser Treat Pain on the Inside of the Elbow
Short answer: Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) is a worn-out, overloaded tendon on the inside of the elbow that hurts when you grip, swing, lift, or bend your wrist. It usually gets better without surgery or repeated cortisone shots. At Adisi Health Center in Hinsdale, Dr. Steve Petzel treats it with Storz Medical radial and focused…
Read MoreRunner’s Knee in Hinsdale: How Shockwave and Class IV Laser Treat Pain Around the Kneecap
Short answer: Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain) is an aching pain around or behind the kneecap that flares with running, stairs, squatting, or sitting for a long time. It usually gets better without surgery. At Adisi Health Center in Hinsdale, Dr. Steve Petzel treats it by combining Storz Medical shockwave therapy, the 40-watt LightForce XLi Class…
Read MoreCarpal Tunnel Relief in Hinsdale: Can Class IV Laser Therapy Help Without Surgery?
Short answer: Yes, for many people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, high-intensity laser therapy is a drug-free, needle-free option worth trying before injections or surgery. A 2025 meta-analysis of nine randomized trials found that high-intensity laser therapy reduced carpal tunnel pain and disability and improved how well the median nerve conducts signals. At…
Read MoreHeadaches That Start in Your Neck? How a Chiropractor in Hinsdale Can Help
Short answer: If your headaches start at the base of your skull, come with a stiff or sore neck, or get worse after long hours at a desk, your neck may be part of the problem. These are often cervicogenic headaches (headaches that come from the neck) or tension-type headaches. Research reviews show spinal manipulation…
Read MoreIs a Recovery Membership Right for You? Faster Healing with Shockwave, Laser, EMTT and TECAR in Hinsdale
Short answer: A membership at Adisi Health Center is the most committed way to heal faster from stubborn pain or a sports injury. Instead of booking one therapy at a time, you get a set amount of treatment time every week, combining up to four therapies per visit, including Storz shockwave, LightForce Class IV laser,…
Read MoreShockwave Therapy for Hip, Achilles and Knee Tendon Pain in Hinsdale: What a New October 2026 Review Says
Short answer: A review published October 19, 2026 in Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift examined extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for four common lower-body tendon problems: outer hip pain (greater trochanteric pain syndrome), quadriceps and patellar tendon pain at the knee, and Achilles tendon pain. The author, who leads the German-speaking shockwave society DIGEST, concluded that shockwave supports…
Read MoreMuscle Knots in Your Neck and Shoulders? How Winback TECAR Therapy Helps in Hinsdale
Short answer: Those tight, tender “knots” in your neck, shoulders, and upper back are usually myofascial trigger points: sore, contracted spots in a muscle that can refer pain and limit how far you can turn your head. Winback TECAR therapy uses radiofrequency energy to create deep warmth inside the muscle and fascia, and randomized trials…
Read MoreShoulder Pain in Hinsdale: Causes, Red Flags, and Non-Surgical Treatment
Short answer: Most shoulder pain comes from irritated tendons, muscles, or joints, not from something that needs surgery. If it hurts to reach overhead, put on a jacket, or sleep on that side, get it checked before it starts limiting how you move. At Adisi Health Center in Hinsdale, Dr. Steve Petzel finds the source…
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis in Hinsdale: Can Shockwave Therapy Stop Heel Pain?
Short answer: If your heel hurts most with your first steps out of bed, or after you sit and stand up again, plantar fasciitis is a likely cause. When stretching, new shoes, and rest haven’t fixed it, shockwave therapy is one of the best-studied non-surgical options. At Adisi Health Center in Hinsdale, Dr. Steve Petzel…
Read MoreShockwave Therapy for Knee Arthritis in Hinsdale: What the Research Shows
Short answer: Shockwave therapy (extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT) sends acoustic pulses into the tissues around an arthritic knee to calm pain and improve movement. A placebo-controlled trial from Beijing and several meta-analyses, including large reviews from China and Taiwan, found ESWT reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and improved function scores, with no serious side effects…
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