Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Pain & Injuries
A non-surgical treatment that helps stubborn injuries finally heal.
Shockwave therapy uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate healing in tendons and soft tissue that have not responded to traditional treatment. This therapy increases blood flow, promotes tissue repair, and helps restart the body’s natural healing process.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that delivers high-pressure acoustic waves into injured tissue.
These waves stimulate:
- Increased blood flow
- Collagen production
- Breakdown of calcified tissue
- Activation of the body’s natural healing response
This treatment is especially helpful for chronic tendon injuries that have stopped healing on their own.
Many patients consider shockwave therapy when they:
- Have pain lasting longer than 3–6 months
- Have tried rest, stretching, or therapy without improvement
- Want to avoid injections or surgery
Shockwave therapy can be performed as a standalone treatment or combined with chiropractic care and rehabilitation exercises for improved outcomes.
Conditions Shockwave Therapy Can Treat
Shockwave therapy is commonly used for chronic tendon and soft tissue conditions including:
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)
- Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
- Calcific Shoulder Tendinitis
- Hip / Gluteal Tendinopathy
- Chronic Muscle Trigger Points
It is most effective when the body’s natural healing response has slowed or stalled.
What to Expect During Treatment
Shockwave therapy sessions are quick and require no downtime.
Typical treatment plan:
- Treatment takes 5–10 minutes
- Most patients need 3–6 sessions
- Treatments are performed 1–2 times per week
- Mild soreness may occur for 24–48 hours
- Most patients resume normal activity immediately
For best results, shockwave therapy is often combined with specific rehabilitation exercises to help the tissue remodel properly.
Why Shockwave Therapy Works
Chronic tendon injuries often develop because the body stops sending enough blood flow and healing signals to the area.
Shockwave therapy helps by:
- Stimulating new blood vessel formation
- Increasing metabolic activity in damaged tissue
- Encouraging collagen production
- Breaking up calcified deposits in tendons
This helps restart the body’s natural healing process rather than simply masking symptoms.
Shockwave Therapy at Alvarado Healthcare
At Alvarado Healthcare, shockwave therapy is part of a comprehensive approach to recovery.
Your treatment may include:
- Shockwave therapy
- Chiropractic care
- Targeted rehabilitation exercises
- Movement correction
- Activity modification
This combination helps address both the injured tissue and the mechanical cause of the injury, improving long-term results.
Shockwave therapy can also be used as a standalone treatment for patients who prefer a focused approach.
Pricing
Shockwave therapy is a self-pay treatment and is typically not covered by insurance.
However, HSA and FSA accounts can be used.
Standalone Pricing
- Single Session: $100
- 4 Session Package: $360
- 6 Session Package: $510
When Combined with Chiropractic Care
Shockwave Therapy: $80 per session
Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?
Shockwave therapy may be a good option if you:
- Have a long-standing injury that will not heal
- Want to avoid injections or surgery
- Have chronic tendon pain
- Want a drug-free treatment option
Our providers will evaluate your condition to determine whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for you.
Shock Therapy FAQ's
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Ready to Start Healing?
If you are dealing with a stubborn injury that has not improved with rest or traditional care, shockwave therapy may help stimulate healing and reduce pain.
