Shockwave therapy is a proven, non-invasive treatment that stimulates tissue repair, increases blood flow, and helps relieve chronic musculoskeletal pain. Whether you're recovering from a sports injury or dealing with long-term tendon pain, our personalized approach is designed to help you heal faster and move better.

How Shockwave Therapy Works

Key Healing Mechanisms

  • Increased Blood Flow: High-energy waves stimulate the creation of new blood vessels, improving oxygen and nutrient delivery to the damaged area. 
  • Cellular Regeneration: The mechanical energy activates local stem cells and fibroblasts, which synthesize collagen and repair soft tissue.
  • Breaking Down Calcifications: Sound waves physically break apart stubborn calcium deposits and scar tissue built up in tendons or ligaments.
  • Pain Relief: The intense pulses overstimulate local nerve endings, which interrupts and blocks pain signals sent to the brain.

Common Symptoms and Conditions

What Conditions Shockwave Therapy Treats

  • Foot and Heel Conditions
    • Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
    • Achilles tendinopathy (heel or lower calf tendon pain)
    • Morton's neuroma (nerve pain in the foot)
    • Heel spurs

 

  • Elbow, Knee, and Shoulder Issues
    •  Tennis elbow (outer elbow pain)
    • Golfer's elbow (inner elbow pain)
    • Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)
    • Calcific tendinopathy (calcium deposits in the shoulder)
    • Rotator cuff injuries

 

  • Bone and Other Issues
    • Stress fractures
    • Delayed bone healing or nonunion fractures
    • Shin splints
    • High hamstring tendinopathy

 

What to Expect

Before, During and After Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave treatment is a fast, non-invasive office procedure where a provider applies gel and moves a handheld wand over your skin to deliver acoustic sound waves. Sessions last 5 to 20 minutes, causing mild tapping or discomfort, with light soreness afterward, but minimal downtimee from daily activties. Rehabilitation programing and loading strategies provided by the provider for specific conditions varies on condition and severity.
During the Session
  • Preparation: Your provider puts a cool gel on the target spot.
  • The Process: A handheld probe sends rapid pulses or vibrations into the tissue.
  • Sensations: You will feel a rhythmic tapping or fast massage sensation that may cause mild discomfort.
  • Duration: Most appointments take about 5 to 20 minutes. 
After the Session
  • Immediate Return: You can drive and go right back to normal daily activities within the reccomendations of the provider
  • Side Effects: You might notice mild redness, swelling, bruising, or soreness in the area for a few days.
  • Activity Limits: Avoid high-impact or heavy exercise for 48 hours.
  • Medication Note: avoid anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen because they can slow down healing. 
Treatment Course and Results
  • Number of Visits: Most conditions need 3 to 6 total sessions spaced about a week apart.
  • Healing Timeline: Pain relief happens gradually as blood flow increases and tissue repairs over several weeks

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does it hurt?
  • Patients feel a strong tapping or mild-to-moderate thumping sensation.
  • Intensity is adjusted to a comfortable level. 
How many sessions do you need?
  • Most conditions take 3 to 6 sessions.
  • Sessions are spaced 1 to 2 weeks apart.
What are the side effects?
  • Mild redness, temporary soreness, or slight bruising can occur.
  • Side effects usually go away within 48 hours.