Focused Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) delivers precisely focused acoustic waves deep into
damaged tissues, triggering the body’s natural regenerative processes. Originally developed to break
up kidney stones without surgery, this technology has evolved into one of the most effective
treatments for chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
True Focused Shockwave vs. Radial Pressure Wave
Not all “shockwave” devices are created equal. Our clinic uses electrohydraulic focused
shockwave technology, which generates a true acoustic shockwave that penetrates up to 12
centimeters into tissue. This allows us to effectively treat deep structures including the spine, hips,
and joints that radial pressure wave devices simply cannot reach.
Many clinics advertise “shockwave therapy” while using radial pulse wave devices (such as SoftWave or similar pneumatic systems). While these can be helpful for superficial soft tissue conditions, they produce a fundamentally different type of energy that disperses rapidly and lacks the penetration depth required for deeper pathology. When precision matters—and especially for spinal conditions, hip degeneration, or deep tendinopathies—focused shockwave is the clinically superior choice.
Many clinics advertise “shockwave therapy” while using radial pulse wave devices (such as SoftWave or similar pneumatic systems). While these can be helpful for superficial soft tissue conditions, they produce a fundamentally different type of energy that disperses rapidly and lacks the penetration depth required for deeper pathology. When precision matters—and especially for spinal conditions, hip degeneration, or deep tendinopathies—focused shockwave is the clinically superior choice.
How Focused Shockwave Works
Electrohydraulic focused shockwave creates a controlled acoustic pulse that travels through tissue
and concentrates at a precise focal point. This focused energy stimulates several biological
responses: increased blood flow through angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation), activation of
stem cells and growth factors, breakdown of calcific deposits, and disruption of pain-signaling nerve
fibers. The result is accelerated tissue repair and significant pain reduction, often in conditions that
have failed to respond to other treatments.
Conditions We Treat
- Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Tennis and golfer’s elbow
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Calcific tendinitis
- Hip bursitis and trochanteric pain
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
- Chronic low back pain
- Spinal disc degeneration
- Non-healing fractures
- Myofascial trigger points
- Scar tissue and adhesions
What to Expect
Treatment sessions typically last 15 to 20 minutes. You may experience mild discomfort during the
procedure as the acoustic waves stimulate the affected tissue—this is actually an indicator that we’re
targeting the right area. Most patients require 8 to 12 sessions spaced one week apart, though some
conditions respond in fewer treatments.
Unlike cortisone injections that mask symptoms, shockwave therapy addresses the underlying tissue damage. Many patients experience progressive improvement over 8 to 12 weeks as the regenerative processes continue working after the treatment series is complete.
Unlike cortisone injections that mask symptoms, shockwave therapy addresses the underlying tissue damage. Many patients experience progressive improvement over 8 to 12 weeks as the regenerative processes continue working after the treatment series is complete.