Shockwave
With the potential to reduce pain and stimulate the body’s natural healing processes, extracorporeal shockwave (shockwave) therapy is often used to treat common musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. This noninvasive, natural approach carries minimal risk, complications, recovery time, and downtime. Shockwave therapy works by delivering high-energy soundwaves that create microtrauma in the targeted tissue.
This mechanical stimulation increases blood flow, promotes the formation of new blood vessels, and enhances collagen production—all essential for tissue repair. At the cellular level, shockwave interrupts pain signaling pathways in inflamed nerves and supports the restoration of normal nerve function. Together, these effects reduce pain, improve mobility, and facilitate long-term healing.
What to Expect During Therapy
Each session lasts approximately 10 to 30 minutes and is performed without anesthesia or incisions. Using a handheld device, your provider directs focused soundwaves into the affected area under precise guidance.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Before initiating shockwave therapy, your provider conducts a detailed clinical and imaging assessment to determine the source and severity of pain. Treatment may be performed alone or in conjunction with cell-based therapies such as PRP.
What Conditions Does Shockwave Treat?
Shockwave therapy is highly versatile and effective in addressing both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. It may also accelerate healing of bone stress injuries and fractures when used in regenerative treatment protocols.
Benefits
Alleviate chronic and acute pain, Enhance joint and tendon mobility, Stimulate natural healing and tissue regeneration, Reduce inflammation and nerve hypersensitivity.
Treatment Frequency
The standard protocol includes three to five sessions, typically spaced at weekly intervals. If PRP therapy is incorporated, shockwave is often performed on the same day as the PRP injection and then resumed two weeks later to amplify regenerative effects.
Are There Side Effects?
Shockwave therapy is safe and well-tolerated. Temporary effects such as mild pain, bruising, or numbness can occur but usually resolve without Intervention. Contraindications include bleeding disorders and pregnancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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