Shockwave or Laser Therapy: Which Breakthrough Could Help You Heal?

In this episode of the Truly Healthy MD Podcast, host Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with Dr. Alan Shih to explore two cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment modalities: shockwave and laser therapy.Dr. Shih explains how shockwave therapy, originally developed to break up kidney stones, has been adapted for musculoskeletal conditions such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis—and even shows promise in heart health research. Dr. Jauregui shares her fascination with how a technology once used in urology is now helping patients with foot pain and neuropathy.The conversation then shifts from sound to light energy as Dr. Shih discusses laser therapy. From treating toenail fungus without liver-damaging oral medications to stimulating nerve repair and boosting cellular energy, laser therapy is giving patients new options for neuropathy, numbness, and tingling.Dr. Shih also introduces his practice, Head to Toe, where he and his wife, an optometrist specializing in dry eye, combine specialties to provide unique, integrated care for patients whose conditions may affect both their eyes and feet.----Sound and light are transforming modern medicine. Join host Dr. Monica Jauregui and guest Dr. Alan Shih as they explore shockwave therapy for tendon pain, laser therapy for neuropathy and fungus, and how Head to Toe integrates podiatry and optometry for whole-body care.----Dr. Alan Shih is a podiatrist specializing in innovative, non-invasive therapies including shockwave and laser treatments for musculoskeletal pain, neuropathy, and fungal infections. Alongside his wife, an optometrist focused on dry eye, he co-leads Head to Toe, a practice that blends foot and eye health for comprehensive patient care.----Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest podcast episodes, functional medicine tips, and valuable resources. Get updates on upcoming events and webinars, plus exclusive offers, free downloads, and early access to new content. Stay informed and ahead of the curve!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trulyhealthymd.com/newsletterform-6983⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trulyhealthymd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Dr.MonicaJauregui/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trulyhealthy.md/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@trulyhealthymd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/