Kirk Hamilton PA-C interviews Dr. Hani Saeed, DPM director of the Red Rocks Foot and Ankle Center after spending a typical busy Saturday morning treating acute and chronic pain syndromes, especially of the lower extremities, with focused and radial shock wave therapy devices which are available in the United States through Curamedix. LISTEN TO PODCAST/INTERVIEW HERE
Dr. Saeed has been using shock wave technology for more than a decade. He has used the combination of these two similar, but different devices (Focused Radial Devices) in treating patience for more than five years. He treats both acute and chronic pain as well as injuries in the general public and in world class athletes to speed healing, reduce pain and enhance their performance.
Dr. Saeed’s passion and compassion for his patients is obvious after watching him see patients on a busy Saturday morning. The appreciation of his patients for his skill, caring and rapid results is inspiring and heart warming. Dr. Saeed explains both the art and science of using these shock wave technologies to help people heal from their common health problems.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Saeed on this Saturday Morning in His Littleton, Colorado, Clinic With Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) Using Both Radial and Focused Shock Wave Devices
Acute and Chronic Pain
Ankle pain / post surgery pain
Athletes – semi-pro football players - muscle strains
Back pain– low back
Groin pain
Hamstring pull
Hand and finger contractions from severed median nerve accident
Heel pain
Knee pain
Neck pain
Neuritis
Neuropathy with shock wave 15-25 minutes and then 20-30 minutes with Neurogenx 4000 PRO
Plantar fasciitis
Thigh – anterior thigh numbness
Trapezius /neck pain
Wound Healing
PATIENT RESPONSE
Almost all patients noted an immediate benefit (decreased pain, increased mobility and function) after the treatment.
Most patients had some degree of mild to moderate discomfort during the treatment but the treatment was well tolerated. Those who had been treated before noted it as a “good hurt” while being treated and expected it in a positive light.
All THE PATIENTS were extremely grateful and thankful for Dr. Saeed’s treatment.
TO ENHANCE HEALING & BENEFITS OF SHOCK WAVE THERAPY
Avoid icing if possible - slows the benefit of the shock wave treatment.
Avoid Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications (ASA, Advil, Aleve, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, etc.) if possible - slows healing. Can use Tylenol.
Avoid Cortisone Injections if possible - slows healing.
Drink Water - hydration after treatment is very important.
Sleep – getting good sleep is critical for healing - Trial of Ashwagandha at night 500 mg/d. Dr. Saeed has found low dose amitriptyline 25 mg at night to be helpful.
Exercise - Doing half of your normal exercise activity while healing and see how you feel.
NOTE: Dr. Saeed treats people who have had cortisone injections, who are taking NSAIDs and
doing techniques like icing but noted there is greater and quicker improvement if those
medical approaches can be avoided during EPAT therapy.
TREATMENTS last10-20 minutes for each area (i.e. hand, foot, knee, etc.) done weekly for 3-5 treatments.
IMPRESSIONS
My own impressions of my following Dr. Saeed while he was treating patients with radial and focused shock wave devices were 1) his positive passion and caring for what he does 2) his confidence, skill and efficiency of his treatment techniques 3) his ability to keep pain patients focusing on the positive side of their treatment and progressive improvement 4) the immediate benefit that almost all patients felt after the treatment 5) patients came from all over Colorado and even out of state to see him 6) those who had been treated by him before had tremendous belief that they would feel better almost immediately.
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At Health Associates we can add to the benefits and efficacy of shock wave therapy for pain relief and healing by:
1) Low allergy, anti-inflammatory and nutrient dense dietary advice along with selective modified fasting techniques for pain reduction (Prolon - Fasting Mimicking Diet, Inflamx, etc. both products available at our office).
2) Weight loss assistance.
3) Selective nutrient deficiency replacement discovered by blood testing (fatty acids, vitamins, minerals).
4) Correction of insulin resistance and better glucose control which helps nerve function and circulation.
5) Selective hormone deficiency replacement to physiologic levels which can be anti-inflammatory, enhance healing and balance mood (testosterone, DHEA, pregnenelone, estrogen, progesterone).
6) Improve gut health and the microbiome which is a major source of inflammation by whole food, unprocessed diets that are high in fiber and whole good fats.
7) Selective intravenous and intramuscular nutrient therapy which can reduce pain, enhance energy and mood.
If you are a patient and you would like to get started on shock wave therapy (or called EPAT - extracorporeal pulsed activation technology) call and make a 1 hour initial appointment with me, Kirk Hamilton PA-C, so I can take a history, do an exam, outline a treatment program, and give you a treatment at that visit. If you are not a patient then that first visit is 75-90 minutes which includes an initial history and exam and a treatment session usually. Then treatments are usually 20-30 minutes every 5-7 days for 3-5 visits if one body part is being addressed. More time needs to be scheduled if multiple areas are to be treated. The actual treatment cost after the initial visit is - $150 for 1 body part (15-25 minutes), $210 for 2 body parts (30-45 minutes) and $270 (45-60 minutes) for 3 treated areas if indicated. The treatments are paid for at each visit and they are not insurance reimbursable. You can call me between 8-9 a.m. 916-489-4400 and if available we can talk briefly if EPAT may be beneficial for you or schedule a FREE 10-15 minutes phone call with me during the day to go over your individual situation. Just tell the staff it’s Kirk’s FREE 10-15 minute EPAT phone call.
Be Well,
Kirk Hamilton PA-C
Prescription 2000, Inc.
Health Associates Medical Group
3301 Alta Arden, Suite 3
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 489-4400 (w)
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