
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Key Benefits of Shockwave Therapy:
- Reduces pain and inflammation
- Stimulates tissue regeneration and healing
- Promotes increased blood circulation
- Enhances mobility and function
- Drug-free, surgery-free, and no downtime


What to Expect During Your Shockwave Therapy Session
- Initial Consultation – Your physical therapist will assess your condition and determine if Shockwave Therapy is appropriate for your rehabilitation.
- Treatment Application – A handheld device delivers acoustic waves to the affected area, stimulating natural healing responses.
- Mild Sensations – Some patients experience a tapping or tingling sensation. Mild discomfort may occur in areas with inflammation but is temporary.
- Immediate & Lasting Benefits – Many patients feel relief after the first session, with continued improvements over multiple treatments.
- Integrated Therapy Approach – Shockwave Therapy is combined with manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and movement retraining for the best results.
Conditions We Treat with Shockwave Therapy
Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Chronic Back and Neck Pain – Helps with herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and muscle spasms.
- Shoulder Injuries – Supports recovery from rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), bursitis, and impingement syndrome.
- Hip and Knee Pain – Beneficial for hip labral tears, arthritis, meniscus injuries, IT band syndrome, and patellar tendinitis.
- Tendonitis and Overuse Injuries – Effective for Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and patellar tendonitis.
- Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs – Provides pain relief and tissue healing for chronic foot pain.
- Stress Fractures and Bone Healing – Stimulates bone repair and accelerates recovery.
- Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease) – Helps reduce joint pain, improve mobility, and slow cartilage degeneration.


Pelvic Health, Sexual Health, and Postpartum Recovery
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – Addresses muscle tightness, weakness, and impaired coordination to restore function.
- Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) – Relieves persistent pelvic pain due to muscular or nerve-related issues.
- Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome) – Reduces inflammation and discomfort in the bladder and surrounding tissues.
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse – Supports tissue repair and muscle strengthening in mild to moderate cases.
Postpartum Healing & Urinary Health
- Postpartum Recovery – Accelerates healing of perineal tears, C-section scars, and postpartum pelvic floor trauma.
- Urinary Incontinence – Strengthens pelvic floor muscles to improve bladder control for stress, urge, or mixed incontinence.
- Perineal Pain & Scar Healing – Helps reduce discomfort from episiotomies, tearing, or C-section adhesions.
Sexual Health & Erectile Function
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED) – Increases blood flow and nerve regeneration, particularly for vascular-related ED.
- Peyronie’s Disease – Helps break down fibrous plaques, improve function, and reduce penile curvature.
- Vulvodynia & Vaginismus – Reduces nerve hypersensitivity and muscle spasms to alleviate pain during intimacy.
- Post-Prostatectomy Recovery – Enhances nerve healing and improves blood flow for better post-surgical recovery.

Why Combine Shockwave Therapy with Physical Therapy?
Key Benefits of Combining Shockwave Therapy with Physical Therapy
- Accelerated Healing – Shockwave Therapy jumpstarts cellular repair and tissue regeneration, allowing patients to progress faster in their physical therapy program.
- Enhanced Mobility & Function – By reducing pain and inflammation, Shockwave Therapy allows patients to move more freely and engage in physical therapy exercises with greater ease.
- Stronger, More Sustainable Results – Shockwave Therapy treats the underlying cause of pain, while physical therapy strengthens muscles, improves movement patterns, and prevents future injury.
- Comprehensive Recovery Approach – While Shockwave Therapy stimulates deep tissue healing, physical therapy helps retrain muscles, posture, and movement mechanics to ensure long-term relief.
- Non-Invasive & Drug-Free Pain Relief – This combination offers a holistic, medication-free alternative to surgery, opioids, or other temporary pain management solutions.
Client Testimonials
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Shockwave Therapy work?
Shockwave Therapy delivers acoustic shockwaves to injured tissues, triggering the body’s natural healing response. It stimulates stem cell activity, increases blood flow, and reduces inflammation, leading to pain relief and tissue regeneration.
Is Shockwave Therapy painful?
Most patients experience a mild tapping sensation or slight discomfort during the treatment, especially in areas with more inflammation or scar tissue. However, the discomfort is temporary and typically fades as healing begins.
How soon will I feel results?
Many patients report immediate pain relief and improved mobility after just one session. However, for long-term results, we recommend a series of treatments tailored to your condition.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on your condition, severity, and response to treatment. Most patients benefit from three to six sessions, spaced over a few weeks. Our therapists will customize a plan that works best for you.
Is Shockwave Therapy safe?
Can Shockwave Therapy be combined with other treatments?
Yes. We integrate Shockwave Therapy with physical therapy, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and other modalities to create a comprehensive rehabilitation plan tailored to your needs.
Is Shockwave Therapy covered by insurance?
Who is a good candidate for Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy is ideal for individuals with chronic pain, sports injuries, pelvic floor dysfunction, or post-surgical recovery needs. If you are looking for a non-invasive alternative to pain relief and healing, this treatment may be right for you.
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