Frequently Asked Questions

Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive solution that is a valuable supplemental treatment for many musculoskeletal injuries. Most patients notice impressive benefits within 1-3 treatment sessions. Some of the conditions Shockwave Therapy may be able to help include:

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Tennis Elbow
• Golfers Elbow
• Frozen Shoulder
• Jumper's Knee
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Bursitis

Shockwave Therapy is an efficient treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to deliver intense mechanical impulses to injured tissue. It is a reliable and highly effective, non-invasive treatment designed to manage several acute or chronic overuse tissue injuries. Shockwave Therapy can help in many ways, including:

• Cell-Level Change: Shockwave Therapy affects the chemical environment of tissues at a cellular level; it causes changes to free radicals, which boosts the release of the substances that help to prevent pain and inflammation.
• Break up of Scar Tissue: Shockwave Therapy can help break down fibrous scar tissue, which builds up over time, especially with chronic conditions. Increasing circulation and breaking down scar tissue. It can also help stimulate cell regeneration while promoting healing and reducing pain. The process helps restore normal function to the affected area.
• Blood Flow Change: Having a healthy blood flow is especially crucial to the healing process. Shockwave Therapy creates a restoration effect. It redirects new blood flow into the affected area resulting in an improvement in soft tissue healing and regeneration.
• Muscle Tone Modification: Shock Wave treatment adjusts the contracting activity of muscle and can also break patterns of neuro-cognitive pain related with chronic conditions. This process effectively relaxes muscles, reduces spasm, and has specific benefits with eliminating trigger points.
• Pain Reduction: Shock Wave pulses directly affect the nerve fibers, which transmit pain signals to our brain. Essentially, the increased pressure in tissue caused by the shockwaves initiates the production of enzymes, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

No. Most patients experience a reduction in pain after Shockwave Therapy and will be able to leave the office right after treatment.

The benefits of this treatment can often be seen as early as one or two treatments. 4-10 treatments are usually an excellent approach to show significant improvement and pain relief. The full healing process can take up to 8 weeks, barring any new injury or worsening of the existing injury during the care plan.

Shockwave therapy creates a healing process through ultrasonic shock waves that mobilize the body's stem cells to the site to focus the healing process. This non-invasive technology provides pain relief and healing potential in most body tissues, including muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, and nerves.

• Non-invasive: No needles or Anesthesia
• Painless: No body trama
• No side-effects: Can walk out the door right after treatment

Shockwave Therapy is safe and effective for the majority of patients. Our doctors will perform an extensive medical examination and go over your medical history to identify the need for Shockwave Therapy. If there are no conditions present that would cause other problems from this treatment, then the doctor will recommend this treatment.

The cost for care varies based on your condition. Conditions that are chronic will require more treatment. This therapy is significantly less expensive and less invasive than joint injections.

Each insurance plan is different and we will get in touch with your insurance carrier to obtain a clear idea of what they do cover during your initial consultation.

Our doctors and technicians will coach you on exactly what exercises are appropriate for your specific condition during the course of your therapy in our office.