Stimulating the body’s natural healing response, low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (LI-ESWT) utilizes low-intensity acoustic waves to create micro trauma to the penile tissue. While the term “shock wave” therapy may sound scary, the treatment does not shock you and is entirely painless. As the body heals, blood flow increases, and new blood vessels are created as growth factors are released in the treated area. Whereas medications like Levitra, Cialis, and Viagra simply mask a more significant problem, Dr. Bawa can use this and other treatments to actually treat the underlying causes of erectile dysfunction.