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Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy delivers targeted acoustic waves to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and promote tissue regeneration for chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

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How Shockwave Therapy Works

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared, and evidence-based treatment delivered using a handheld device that emits high-energy acoustic pressure waves. These waves penetrate deep into injured tissue up to 5 inches, creating controlled microtrauma that stimulates the body’s natural healing response and offers an effective alternative to surgery or injections.

This healing response leads to:

  • Increased blood flow
  • New cell and collagen growth
  • Pain reduction and desensitization of nerves
  • Breakdown of calcific deposits
  • Accelerated healing of soft tissue injuries

Conditions Treated

Shockwave therapy is used to treat a wide range of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including:

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Morton’s neuroma
  • Retrocalcaneal bursitis
  • Patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee)
  • Hamstring and calf strains
  • Hip bursitis and tendonitis
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Shoulder tendonitis
  • Osteoarthritis (knee, hip, or shoulder)
  • Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
  • Back and neck pain
  • Peripheral neuropathy

Key Benefits

Patients often report improvements in pain, mobility, and function after just one session.

Shockwave therapy can provide:

  • Rapid pain relief
  • Increased circulation and cellular metabolism
  • Enhanced tissue regeneration
  • New blood vessel and collagen formation
  • Stem cell activation
  • Elimination of trigger points
  • Breakdown of calcium deposits
  • Reduced chronic inflammation
  • Improved range of motion

What to Expect During a Session

Each treatment begins with a professional evaluation and discussion of your condition and goals.

During the session:

  • A gel is applied to the treatment area to help transmit acoustic energy
  • The shockwave device is moved over the painful or injured area
  • Sessions last approximately 5 to 15 minutes

Most patients require just 2 to 5 sessions for full therapeutic benefit. Treatments are non-invasive and have no side effects.

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Who Is Not a Candidate?

Shockwave therapy is safe and effective for most people. However, it may not be suitable if you:

  • Are under 18
  • Are pregnant
  • Have certain heart or nerve conditions
  • Use a pacemaker
  • Have an open wound or active infection at the treatment site
  • Have had a steroid injection in the past 6 weeks

Your provider will review your health history to determine if this treatment is appropriate for you.

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