Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is widely used within orthopedic, podiatry, physical therapy and chiropractic practices. The shockwave device produces acoustic waves that target damaged tissue and promote healing. When the acoustic wave interacts with damaged tissue, an inflammatory response is initiated. This response causes blood flow, oxygen and growth factors to target the inflamed area. Over the next few weeks, remodeling occurs into new healthy tissue.

What conditions are treated?

Our office has been successful in the treatment of:

• plantar fasciitis
• rotator cuff pain
• lower back pain
• tennis and golfer’s elbow
• shin splints

Generally, conditions resolve after 5 weekly sessions. There are no limitations to activity following a shockwave treatment session. Patients often comment that there is a noticeable difference in pain after each treatment session.

There are not any known side effects to receiving shockwave therapy treatment