What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high energy acoustic pulses to stimulate healing in injured or painful tissues. This advanced therapy helps increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and encourages the body’s natural repair processes.

Shockwave therapy is used for stubborn injuries like heel spurs (plantar fasciitis), Achilles tendinopathy, golfer’s/tennis elbow, shoulder calcification, and jump’s knee.

Because the treatment stimulates the body’s healing response, many patients experience improved mobility, reduced pain, and faster recovery.

How Shockwave Therapy Works

Shockwave therapy delivers high-energy acoustic waves directly to the affected area. These waves interact with the tissues and trigger several beneficial responses in the body.

This process helps:

• Increase circulation to the injured area
• Stimulate tissue repair and regeneration
• Break down scar tissue or calcifications
• Reduce chronic inflammation
• Promote the growth of new blood vessels
  

By stimulating these healing processes, shockwave therapy can help the body repair damaged tissue more effectively.

Conditions Shockwave Therapy May Help

Shockwave therapy is commonly used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions, including:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendonitis
• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
• Golfer’s elbow
• Shoulder tendonitis or calcific shoulder pain
• Patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee)
• Chronic muscle tightness
• Hip pain
• Trigger points

It is particularly helpful for chronic conditions that have not improved with rest, stretching, or other conservative treatments.

What to Expect During Treatment

Shockwave therapy sessions are typically quick and performed in the office. During treatment:

1. Preparation: A contact gel is applied to the skin to help transmit sound waves.
2. Treatment Application: A handheld device is moved over the damaged, targeted area.
3. Sensations: You may feel a deep, dull ache, vibration, or sensation similar to a rubber band snap.
4. Adjustments: The doctor can adjust the intensity based on your comfort level
   

Most sessions last about 10–20 minutes depending on the area being treated. Treatment plans vary depending on the condition and its severity. Many patients benefit from 3–6 treatments spaced about one week apart. Some people experience improvement after just a few sessions, while others may require a full course of treatment for optimal results.

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy offers several advantages, including:

• Non-invasive treatment
• No surgery or injections required
• Effective for Chronic Conditions: Especially for calcific tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and stubborn musculoskeletal injuries.
• Stimulates Collagen Production: Supports tissue remodeling and repair.
• Improves Blood Flow: Helps dissipate trigger points and promotes regeneration.
  
  Because it targets the underlying tissue problem, shockwave therapy may provide long-lasting relief for many patients.

Schedule a Consultation

If you are experiencing chronic pain or a lingering injury, shockwave therapy may help accelerate your recovery and get you back to doing the activities you enjoy.

Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn whether shockwave therapy is right for you. Call us at (856) 616-0610