Service
Shockwave
Delivers targeted acoustic pulses to injured soft tissue to increase blood flow and support the body's own repair process.
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy, also called extracorporeal shockwave therapy or ESWT, is a non-invasive treatment for chronic musculoskeletal pain. A handheld applicator sends targeted acoustic pulses deep into the tissue that is causing trouble.
Those pulses increase blood flow, prompt the tissue to repair itself, and help break down scar tissue and calcium deposits. That makes it worth considering for problems that have hung around and have not settled on their own.
We use the Hydrowave, a magnetohydraulic shockwave system. There are no needles and no incisions, and it is often used alongside chiropractic adjustments.
What the pulses do
More blood flow
The pulses raise circulation in the area being treated, which is often the thing a chronic injury is short of.
Tissue repair
The same energy prompts the body's own repair process in the tissue, so the work happens through your body rather than around it.
Scar tissue and calcium
The pulses help break down restrictive scar tissue and calcium deposits that keep a joint or tendon from moving freely.
Why patients choose it
Non-surgical
Nothing is cut. The applicator works from the surface of the skin.
Drug-free
No injections and no prescriptions are part of the treatment.
Mobility
As pain and restriction ease, many patients find the joint moves more freely.
Short sessions
Each treatment session is brief.
Works with your care
It fits alongside your adjustments rather than replacing them.
Common questions
- How many sessions will I need?
- Sessions are short, and the number you need depends on your condition and how long it has been going on. Dr. Smith will lay out a plan at your first visit.
- Are there side effects?
- Some people notice temporary redness, mild soreness, slight swelling, or minor bruising where the applicator was used. These usually settle on their own within a few days.
Results vary from person to person. Whether shockwave is the right choice depends on what is going on and how long it has been going on, and Dr. Smith will tell you if something else would serve you better.