Focused Shockwave Therapy

 

Precision treatment for stubborn pain and injuries

Focused Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment designed to stimulate healing in chronic and difficult musculoskeletal conditions. Using advanced focused shockwave technology, we can deliver therapeutic energy exactly where your body needs it — at the correct depth and intensity — to promote recovery and reduce pain.

 

Unlike traditional or radial shockwave therapies that disperse energy across a broad area, focused shockwave therapy concentrates treatment at a specific depth. This makes it especially effective for tendon injuries, joint conditions, and deep soft tissue problems that haven’t responded to other care.

 

What Makes Our Shockwave Different?

We use the DualWave FX focused shockwave system by Zimmer MedizinSystems, a medical-grade device designed for precise, controlled treatment.

This system allows us to:

• Accurately target deep or superficial tissue

• Customize treatment depth based on your specific injury

• Deliver consistent, repeatable energy

• Treat chronic and stubborn conditions more effectively than standard shockwave systems

This level of precision and depth control is not available with standard or radial shockwave therapy.

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Conditions Commonly Treated

Focused Shockwave Therapy may be helpful for:

• Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain

• Achilles Tendon Pain

• Tennis Elbow

• Golfer’s Elbow

• Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)

• Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Conditions

• Chronic Neck, Back, or Joint Pain

• Muscle Trigger Points

• Knee Osteoarthritis

• Shin Splints

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

 

How Does Focused Shockwave Therapy Work?

Shockwave therapy stimulates healing through several proven mechanisms:

Improved Blood Flow: Encourages new blood vessel formation to support tissue repair

Tissue Regeneration: Stimulates cellular activity involved in healing

Scar Tissue Breakdown: Helps restore normal tissue movement

Pain Modulation: Reduces pain signaling to allow improved movement

 

The treatment creates a controlled healing response, helping the body repair damaged tissue more efficiently over time.

 

What to Expect During Treatment

Shockwave therapy is typically applied for 3–5 minutes as part of your visit. Ultrasound gel is used to ensure effective energy transmission, and treatment intensity is adjusted to your comfort level.

Most patients describe the sensation as uncomfortable but tolerable, with discomfort often decreasing as treatment continues.

 

After Treatment

Because shockwave therapy relies on the body’s natural healing response:

Mild soreness after treatment is normal

Avoid ice and anti-inflammatory medications

Normal activity is usually allowed unless otherwise advised

 

How Many Treatments Are Needed?

Most patients benefit from three sessions, spaced about one week apart. More chronic conditions may require additional treatments. Improvement often continues for weeks — and sometimes months — after completing care.

 

Is Shockwave Therapy Covered by Insurance?

Currently, most insurance plans do not cover shockwave therapy. Treatments are offered as a self-pay service due to the advanced technology involved.

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Focused Shockwave Therapy is often the missing link when pain has lingered and other treatments haven’t worked.