Patients typically undergo 15 to 20 treatment sessions. Each treatment lasts between 45 and 60 minutes. This, of course, depends on your individual case and is determined by thorough pre-treatment evaluation.  Following each session, a cold pack and electric muscle stimulation/sedation is usually applied to speed the healing process.  It is important to note that many patients get substantial, immediate relief after just a few treatments. Some have significant reduction of pain after just one session.  The really good news is that this is not something you have to continue to do for the rest of your life! So it is not a big commitment.