Shockwave Therapy, in conjunction with an appropriately prescribed exercise program by your health professional, has been shown to help with the following conditions:

• Feet: Plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, nerve impingement or ligament injury
  Ankle: Chronic ankle pain, whether from osteoarthritis or ligamentous instability; a ligamentous defect in the ankle; gastrocnemius muscle strain or injury
• Lower leg: Achilles tendonitis; gastrocnemius muscle strain or injury; retrocalcaneal bursitis (heel pain)
• Knee: IT band; insertional pain; strain to the medial or lateral collateral (ligaments that form either side of the knee); jumper’s knee; patella tendinopathy
• Upper leg: quad injury or hamstring strain or injury
• Hand: strains and injuries
• Elbow: Little leaguer’s elbow; tennis elbow; tricep or bicep elbow injuries
• Hip: Gluteal muscle strain; bursitis; iliopsoas bursitis; hip flexor tendinosis
• Shoulder: Calcinosis of the rotator cuff; partial tear of the rotator cuff; bicep injuries

Shockwave therapy has an excellent track record for providing significant pain relief and improving functional ability for many patients. While every individual case is different, studies show that 80-90% of patients (depending on the condition being treated) respond favorably to shockwave treatment alone, experiencing a significant reduction in pain/symptoms.

For many, Shockwave may completely resolve their condition. For others, it will substantially improve it, making symptoms much more manageable and allowing them to do more activities they previously could not. A comprehensive approach combining shockwave therapy, appropriate exercise/rehabilitation, and other adjunct treatments when necessary gives you the highest likelihood of achieving optimal results.

While there is no way to predict each individual response to treatment , the potential for Shockwave to facilitate true healing of your body’s tissues is very positive, especially for those struggling with chronic, stubborn conditions that have not responded well to other conservative treatments or those on a short timeline needing to “get back in the game” quickly. Working closely with your provider, exploring shockwave therapy could finally allow you to make meaningful progress toward overcoming your musculoskeletal issues.

During shockwave therapy, patients can expect to feel a series of rapid pulses along with a mild warming sensation in the treatment area. While some discomfort is typical and necessary to stimulate a response, our goal is to keep it at a manageable level.

“I advise patients that we aim for the discomfort to stay below a 5 or 6 on a scale of 10,” states James. “I prefer to call it ‘discomfort’ rather than outright pain. More pronounced sensations sometimes occur when administering shockwaves near bony regions but the intensity is always adjustable to the patient’s tolerance.”

In some cases, a small amount of swelling and redness may develop temporarily after the session. James explains, “As we deliver energy into the tissues, increased blood flow results – which can lead to minor bruising in some cases. However, we can easily adjust the machine’s intensity if the discomfort level starts to exceed that 5 or 6 out of 10 threshold, bringing it back down to a more comfortable range.”

The key is maintaining an open dialogue during treatment to ensure an experience that is tolerable while still providing a therapeutic stimulus. Patient feedback allows for real-time adjustments to optimize results while prioritizing comfort.

Shockwave therapy, along with most cutting-edge treatments, is generally not covered by standard health insurance plans. Insurance companies often do not cover newer therapies until they have been extensively researched and their effectiveness is well-established.

However, you can use funds from a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for Shockwave therapy tax-free. While there is an out-of-pocket cost initially, we have made an effort to keep our pricing as affordable as possible so this game-changing technology is accessible to more patients.

Shockwave therapy utilizes high-energy sound waves to promote healing of injured tissues and provide relief from chronic pain. Choosing this innovative treatment may help you avoid more invasive and expensive procedures down the road, despite the upfront cost not being covered by insurance.

The Breakthrough Treatment That Changed Everything
Like most practitioners, James approached any new therapy with a healthy bit of skepticism. He had tried virtually every traditional treatment in the book to relieve his chronic Achilles tendinosis – a stubborn running injury that had plagued him for years. Eccentric progressive loading, manual therapy, stretching…nothing could quite break the cycle of flare-ups and frustration.
But as he stayed up-to-date on the latest research literature, one innovative treatment kept catching his eye: shockwave therapy. Trusted colleagues also reported impressive results, piquing James’ interest. Still, he remained somewhat doubtful. Could these focused sound waves really succeed where other methods had failed?

“I knew I at least owed it to myself and my patients to give shockwave therapy a fair shot,” James recalled. “But I have to admit, I went into my first session as one of the biggest skeptics.”
After just that initial appointment, however, James’ perspective began to shift. During a 3-mile run days later, he noticed a remarkable 25% decrease in his Achilles pain – the first significant relief he’d experienced in years.

“I was stunned, but still cautiously optimistic,” he said. “A 25% improvement felt monumental at that point, but I knew the real test would be sustaining and building on that progress.”
Committed to seeing it through, James continued his weekly shockwave treatments. And with each subsequent session, his results kept getting better and better. By the fifth visit, the pain that had once severely limited his activity was simply…gone!

“Not only could I run 5+ miles completely pain-free, but my Achilles kept improving over the next month,” James marveled. “Here I am 4 months later, and that chronic issue hasn’t resurfaced at all. As both a practitioner and an athlete, I was blown away.”

It was this first-hand experience that ultimately convinced James to pursue comprehensive shockwave training and make it a central component of treatment for the right conditions. Now, he’s grateful to provide patients access to the same option that finally freed him from years of debilitating injury.

“Shockwave therapy completely changed my outlook – not just for managing my own athletic activities, but for truly helping patients reclaim their active lifestyles,” James said. “If I can get results like these as one of the biggest initial skeptics, I can only imagine the impact for those who embrace it with open arms.”

Patients who have the following contraindications:

• Coagulation disorders, thrombosis or occlusive vascular disease
• Use of anticoagulants: Warfarin, Eliquis, Xarelto, etc.)
• Tumor disease: carcinoma, cancer patients under treatment
• Pregnancy
• Polyneuropathy, in the case of diabetes mellitus
• Acute inflammation associated with an infection
• Children with open-growth plates