In the U.S., Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is relatively new and an increasingly popular treatment for many conditions. Healthcare providers in sexual medicine, Orthopedics, Aesthetics, Regenerative Medicine, Chiropractic, Urology, Veterinary, Pain Management, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation are discovering its benefits. A more recent use is for erectile dysfunction, commonly called ED.

The History of ESWT and Erectile Dysfunction

During World War II, it was discovered that after the explosion of torpedoes, people who were in the ocean at the time of the explosion had internal lung damage despite the fact there was no outer physical trauma. This was the first time that the influence of acoustic shock waves on tissue was observed (Krause, 1997). During the trench battles in World War I, it was well documented that despite being in horrible conditions with bombs constantly exploding around the men who were embedded in trenches, that many had uncontrollable erections.

After years of research utilizing technology that can produce local shock waves, medical applications ensued. In February 1980, the first kidney stone was successfully utilizing a Dornier Lithotripter, which breaks up kidney stones using ESWT. Subsequently, numerous studies have shown healing properties including regenerative properties when ESWT is applied to injured tissue.

Improved Blood Flow to the Penis

Revisiting the men who got erections in WWI after exposure to bomb-induced acoustic shock waves, scientists discovered that treating the genital region with ESWT indeed improves erections. Furthermore, studies suggest increased blood flow after ESWT treatments which is critical for a proper erection. Some have coined the treatment “Gainswave,” while others use different terminology. The bottom line, ESWT helps with ED, provides stronger and firmer erections. At OB Men, we often combine ESWT with Priapus Shot for a better outcome.

Do you suffer from ED? Whether you have no erection, a partial erection, or are unable to maintain your erection? OB Men may have a custom solution for you. Come see the specialists who understand ED and have the latest cutting-edge treatments offered in a setting geared for men.

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About the Author: Darryl S. Camp, M.D.

Dr. Camp is an accomplished Board-Certified Neurologist. He helped establish a new neurology residency in Austin Texas where he served as Program Director. He has been involved in numerous NIH funded and industry-sponsored trials. One of which would serve as a basis in his interest in regenerative medicine. Dr. Camp was a Principle Investigator in a trial whereby stem-cell precursors were injected in the carotid artery of stroke patients in an effort to re-grow blood vessels and tissue in the damaged brain. In the rat trials, rats regenerated brain tissue and recovered compared to the untreated rats. Fast forward to OB Men where Dr. Camp employs the use of Stem-Cells, Platelet Rich Plasma, and other techniques to regenerate human tissue. Whether it is to grow new blood vessels or nerves in the case of erectile dysfunction, or to correct scars and tighten skin through collagen regeneration, or to regenerate joints or tendons that have been injured, you can be assured that OB Men is on the cutting edge of regenerative medicine.