Shockwave Therapy at Innate Chiropractic
Stimulate Healing. Eliminate Chronic Pain. Get Back to Living.
When Pain Won't Go Away... It's Time to Help Your Body Heal Differently.
You’ve tried rest.
Ice.
Stretching.
Physical therapy.
Maybe even injections or medication.
Yet the pain keeps coming back.
Shockwave Therapy is designed for exactly these types of stubborn injuries.
Using advanced acoustic wave technology, Shockwave Therapy stimulates your body’s natural healing response—helping damaged tendons, ligaments, muscles, and connective tissue repair themselves
naturally.
No surgery.
No injections.
No downtime.
Just one of the most researched regenerative treatments available for chronic musculoskeletal pain.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses precisely controlled acoustic pressure waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissue.
Despite its name…
There are no electrical shocks involved.
Instead, the device delivers powerful mechanical sound waves into injured tissue, triggering biological responses that encourage repair.
Think of it as pressing the “restart button” on tissue that has stopped healing.
Why Chronic Injuries Stop Healing
Your body is incredibly good at repairing itself.
But sometimes…
An injury lingers.
Inflammation never completely resolves.
Scar tissue builds up.
Blood flow decreases.
The tissue enters a cycle where healing slows dramatically.
This is why tendon injuries, plantar fasciitis, and chronic shoulder pain can last months—or even years.
Shockwave Therapy is designed to interrupt that cycle.
How Shockwave Therapy Works
The treatment delivers focused acoustic waves into damaged tissue.
Those waves create tiny mechanical signals that stimulate the body’s own repair mechanisms.
Research suggests Shockwave Therapy may help:
✔ Increase blood flow
✔ Stimulate new blood vessel formation (neovascularization)
✔ Activate tissue regeneration
✔ Encourage collagen production
✔ Break down dysfunctional scar tissue
✔ Reduce chronic pain signaling
✔ Improve mobility and function
Instead of simply reducing symptoms, Shockwave Therapy helps create an environment where healing can occur.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Plantar Fasciitis
One of the most successful uses of Shockwave Therapy.
If every step hurts…
Especially first thing in the morning…
Shockwave Therapy may help reduce pain while encouraging healing of the plantar fascia.
Achilles Tendon Pain
Persistent Achilles pain often responds poorly to rest alone.
Shockwave Therapy stimulates healing within damaged tendon tissue while improving circulation.
Tennis Elbow
Pain on the outside of the elbow that won’t resolve?
Shockwave Therapy is one of the most researched conservative treatments for chronic lateral epicondylitis.
Golfer’s Elbow
Pain on the inside of the elbow caused by repetitive strain often improves when tissue healing is stimulated.
Shoulder Pain
Shockwave Therapy is commonly used for:
– Rotator cuff tendinopathy
– Calcific tendonitis
– Chronic shoulder pain
– Limited mobility
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
A favorite among athletes.
Shockwave Therapy helps stimulate repair of chronically overloaded patellar tendons.
Hip Pain
Including:
– Gluteal tendinopathy
– Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
– Chronic tendon irritation
Hamstring Tendinopathy
Especially helpful for stubborn hamstring injuries that linger despite rehabilitation.
Shin Splints
For chronic cases that refuse to improve with traditional treatment.
Trigger Points & Chronic Muscle Pain
Shockwave Therapy can help release chronically tight muscle tissue while improving circulation.
Stress Fractures & Delayed Bone Healing
Emerging research supports the use of shockwave therapy to stimulate healing in certain delayed bone injuries under appropriate clinical guidance.
Why Patients Love Shockwave Therapy
Many chronic injuries aren’t lacking rest…
They’re lacking healing.
Shockwave Therapy is designed to wake up tissue that has essentially stopped repairing itself.
Patients often notice:
- ✔ Reduced pain
- ✔ Improved movement
- ✔ Faster recovery
- ✔ Better exercise tolerance
- ✔ Increased flexibility
- ✔ Improved daily function
Many patients who thought surgery was their only option discover they simply needed a stronger healing stimulus.
What Does Treatment Feel Like?
During treatment, a handheld device is placed over the injured area.
You will feel rhythmic pulses against the tissue.
Some areas are mildly uncomfortable—especially when treating chronic injuries—but treatments are very tolerable and customized to your comfort level.
Most sessions last approximately 10–20 minutes.
After treatment:
Many patients return immediately to work.
Many return to normal daily activity the same day.
Exercise recommendations will vary depending on your condition.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Every injury is different.
Most treatment plans include:
3–5 treatments
Typically performed:
Once per week
This schedule allows your body time to respond between sessions while continuing the healing process.
Some patients notice improvement after the first treatment.
Chronic injuries often continue improving for several weeks after the final session as tissue remodeling continues.
Why Shockwave Works When Other Treatments Haven't
Many conservative treatments focus on reducing pain.
Shockwave Therapy focuses on creating biological change.
It encourages your body to:
Produce healthier tissue.
Increase circulation.
Stimulate cellular repair.
Improve tendon remodeling.
Rather than asking:
“How do we reduce symptoms?”
We ask:
“How do we help this tissue heal?”
Pair Shockwave With Chiropractic Care
One of the best combinations we offer.
Shockwave Therapy helps damaged tissues recover.
Chiropractic adjustments restore proper movement and improve nervous system function.
Together they help:
- Reduce pain
- Improve mobility
- Restore function
- Accelerate recovery
It’s a powerful combination for patients who want lasting results instead of temporary relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shockwave Therapy Hurt?
Most patients describe treatment as mildly uncomfortable rather than painful.
The intensity is adjusted to your tolerance and the area being treated.
Is There Downtime?
Very little.
Most patients return to normal activities immediately.
Your provider may recommend modifying high-impact exercise for a short period depending on the condition being treated.
Is Shockwave Therapy Safe?
Yes.
Shockwave Therapy has been widely studied and is considered a safe, non-invasive treatment when performed by trained healthcare professionals.
During your consultation we’ll determine whether you’re an appropriate candidate.
Can It Help If I've Had Pain For Years?
Absolutely.
Many of the best outcomes occur in chronic conditions that have failed to improve with rest, medications, stretching, or physical therapy.