Shockwave Therapy

What is shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a noninvasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to target injured or painful tissues. These waves travel through the skin to the treatment area, where they stimulate biological processes involved in tissue repair and healing.

Shockwave therapy may help increase circulation, encourage tissue regeneration, and reduce pain in areas that haven’t responded well to more conservative treatments. Because it doesn’t involve surgery or injections, treatment typically requires little to no downtime.

The team at Valley Spinal Care evaluates your symptoms and overall musculoskeletal health to determine whether shockwave therapy could benefit you.

What conditions can shockwave therapy treat?

Shockwave therapy is commonly used for persistent pain and soft tissue injuries, particularly those involving muscles, tendons, and connective tissues.

Depending on your needs, the team at Valley Spinal Care may recommend shockwave therapy for conditions such as:

• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
• Achilles tendinitis
• Tennis or golfer’s elbow
• Shoulder pain
• Rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Knee pain
• Hip pain
• Hamstring injuries
• Muscle and tendon pain
• Chronic soft tissue injuries

Shockwave therapy may be especially helpful when an injury has become chronic or hasn’t improved enough with rest, stretching, or other conservative approaches.

How does shockwave therapy work?

During shockwave therapy, your provider places a handheld device against your skin over the affected area. The device delivers controlled acoustic waves into the underlying tissues.

These waves create mechanical stimulation that can increase local blood flow and trigger your body’s natural repair response. Treatment may also help break down areas of calcification or scar-like tissue associated with certain chronic tendon problems.

You may feel tapping or pulsing sensations during treatment. Your provider can adjust the intensity based on the treatment area and your comfort level. Sessions are typically brief, and you can usually return to most of your regular activities afterward.

What are the benefits of shockwave therapy?

One of the primary benefits of shockwave therapy is that it offers a nonsurgical option for managing persistent musculoskeletal pain. Depending on your condition, treatment may help:

• Reduce pain and tenderness
• Improve mobility and function
• Increase circulation to injured tissues
• Support tendon and soft tissue healing
• Promote your body’s natural repair processes
• Reduce the need for more invasive treatments

Some people notice improvement after only a few treatments, while others benefit from a series of sessions. Your Valley Spinal Care provider develops a personalized treatment plan based on your symptoms, condition, and response to therapy.

To learn more about shockwave therapy and whether it can help you move with less pain, call Valley Spinal Care or book an appointment online today.