We provide shockwave therapy using PiezoWave, a state-of-the-art treatment that offers many patients an effective, non-invasive solution for both chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain in the muscles, tendons, and joints. Despite the name, there are no electrical shocks involved in shockwave therapy—instead, high-energy acoustic waves are sent through your tissue.

These pulses—also known as acoustic compression or percussion—travel to the affected area and cause scar tissue, tenocytes, fibroblasts, osteocytes, chondrocytes, and endothelial cells to break down. An inflammatory response is provoked, which stimulates your body’s natural healing process. With shockwave therapy, we can target tissues at varying depths by compressing and manipulating the affected area. The effect is much like a focused, precise deep tissue massage.

Although extracorporeal shockwave therapy is relatively new in the United States, it has been used successfully in Europe for nearly three decades for patients with tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, receptive stress injuries, back pain, neck pain, and more. 

Patients who receive shockwave therapy find that their pain is alleviated and that their body is better able to heal from their injury. PiezoWave can stimulate collagen production, boost circulation, and relieve muscle tension. Sessions are typically between 15 and 20 minutes; we usually recommend 1 to 2 treatments per week. If you have an acute injury, you may find relief with only 3 to 5 treatments, while chronic injuries may require up to 8 sessions.