While many clinics offer what is commonly referred to as “shockwave,” not all shockwave technologies are the same.
Our clinic has used radial shockwave technology with great success, particularly for superficial soft-tissue conditions. Now, we have taken the next step by introducing focused shockwave therapy, a more advanced and precise form of this treatment.
Focused shockwave therapy represents a significant advancement in both technology and treatment capability. The goal is to stimulate the body’s natural healing response, improve circulation to the affected area, and support tissue recovery at its source.
This upgrade enables us to expand the range of conditions we can effectively treat and deliver greater precision for patients who need it most.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic energy to stimulate the body’s natural healing response.
These acoustic waves are delivered through the skin to affected tissues, where they help support circulation, encourage cellular activity, and promote recovery in areas that may have struggled to heal on their own.
The treatment works through a process known as mechanotransduction. This means mechanical energy from the acoustic wave is transferred into the tissue, triggering biological responses at the cellular level.
When tissue is injured or under chronic stress, blood flow can be reduced and the healing process may slow down. Shockwave therapy helps stimulate activity in the area, encouraging improved circulation and supporting the body’s natural repair processes.
One of the key advantages of shockwave therapy is that it can target specific areas without the need for injections, medication, or surgery. A handheld applicator delivers controlled energy pulses directly to the affected region, enabling treatment to focus on the tissue that needs support while minimizing impact on surrounding structures. This makes it a safe and efficient option for many patients dealing with persistent pain or slow recovery.
Pain
For patients dealing with pain, shockwave therapy helps stimulate activity in the affected area, supporting the body’s natural repair processes. Rather than masking symptoms, the goal is to address the underlying tissue and encourage pain relief and recovery from within.
Mobility
Mobility can also improve as the treated tissue becomes healthier and more functional. When muscles, tendons, or surrounding structures are not functioning properly, the body may compensate, leading to stiffness, weakness, or restricted movement. Supporting tissue recovery can help restore more normal movement patterns over time.
Stubborn injuries
Shockwave therapy is particularly effective for persistent injuries that have not responded to other forms of care. These conditions often require more targeted support to restart the healing process.
Focused Shockwave vs Radial Shockwave
Radial shockwave therapy, which we previously used in our clinic, delivers acoustic energy that spreads outward across a broader area.
This makes it effective for more superficial conditions, such as muscle tightness, scar tissue, and certain tendon-related issues closer to the surface.
Radial shockwave therapy has helped many patients and remains a valuable treatment option in certain cases.
Focused shockwave therapy, however, represents a more advanced approach. Instead of dispersing energy broadly, a focused shockwave concentrates acoustic energy into a precise, targeted area.
This allows the treatment to reach deeper structures beneath layers of skin, muscle, and connective tissue.
By delivering energy directly where it is needed most, focused shockwave supports the body’s healing response in areas that were previously more difficult to treat non-invasively.
This level of precision also means surrounding tissues are less affected, allowing the treatment to target damaged or stressed tissue more accurately.
The ability to reach deeper structures expands the range of conditions that can be addressed and provides a more advanced option for patients with persistent or complex issues.
Why Our New Shockwave Device Is Different
Our new focused shockwave therapy device uses advanced electromagnetic technology designed to deliver consistent, precise energy to the target tissue. This allows us to treat deeper and more specific areas with greater accuracy than was previously possible with radial shockwave technology.
One of the key advantages of this system is its ability to deliver controlled energy at the appropriate depth and intensity.
The treatment is designed to support circulation, encourage cellular activity, and help stimulate the body’s natural healing processes in the exact area that needs support.
This targeted approach helps maximize treatment effectiveness while minimizing unnecessary stress on surrounding tissue.
Because of the advanced engineering required to consistently and safely produce focused shockwave energy, this technology is not widely available.
We are proud to be one of the few providers in the area offering focused shockwave therapy, giving our patients access to one of the most advanced non-invasive treatment options available.
What Conditions Shockwave Therapy Can Help Address
Focused shockwave therapy is especially helpful for areas of the body where healing has slowed or where traditional treatments have not fully resolved the problem.
Chronic Tendon and Soft Tissue Injuries
Tendons and soft tissues have a more limited blood supply than other parts of the body, which can slow and complicate healing. Over time, repetitive strain or incomplete healing can lead to chronic irritation and reduced function.
Shockwave therapy helps stimulate activity in the affected area, supporting circulation and encouraging the tissue to begin repairing more effectively.
These types of injuries are common in both active individuals and those whose daily activities involve repetitive movements.
Focused shockwave therapy allows treatment to reach the exact area of concern, including deeper structures that may not respond as well to more surface-level therapies.
Joint Pain, Stiffness, and Overuse Injuries
Joint pain and stiffness often develop gradually due to wear and tear, overuse, or biomechanical stress. As surrounding tissues become irritated or weakened, patients may experience discomfort, reduced range of motion, or difficulty performing normal activities.
Shockwave therapy helps support the health of the tissues surrounding the joint, including tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue.
By targeting these structures, treatment can help improve overall function and support better movement patterns. This can be especially valuable for individuals experiencing joint-related discomfort that interferes with exercise, work, or daily life.
Conditions That Haven’t Improved With Traditional Care
Some injuries and conditions persist despite rest, physical therapy, or other conservative treatments.
The tissue may need more targeted stimulation to support recovery. Focused shockwave therapy provides a non-invasive option that can help stimulate activity in areas that have remained slow to heal.
Because focused shockwave therapy can reach deeper tissues with precision, it expands treatment possibilities for conditions that previously had limited non-surgical options.
For patients who have plateaued in their recovery or continue to experience ongoing discomfort, this advanced technology offers another pathway to support healing and improve function.
What to Expect From Treatment
Focused shockwave therapy is a straightforward, non-invasive treatment designed to support healing while allowing patients to continue their normal routines. Each session is performed in the clinic and does not require anesthesia, injections, or downtime.
What a Session Feels Like
During the session, a handheld applicator is placed against the skin over the affected area. A conductive gel is applied first to help transmit the acoustic energy efficiently into the tissue. As the treatment begins, you will feel a series of rapid, controlled pulses. Most patients describe the sensation as a tapping or pulsing feeling.
How Many Treatments Are Typically Needed
The number of treatments recommended depends on the condition, how long it has been present, and how your body responds.
Most patients benefit from a series of treatments spaced over several weeks. Each session builds on the previous one, helping to progressively stimulate the body’s natural healing response.
Some patients begin to notice improvement after just a few sessions, while others experience more gradual progress as the tissue continues to recover.
How This Technology Fits Into Your Overall Recovery Plan
Focused shockwave therapy is often used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. It can complement other therapies by supporting tissue recovery and helping improve function more efficiently.
Because the treatment is non-invasive and has no downtime, it allows patients to continue guided rehabilitation, exercise, and normal daily activities. This integrated approach supports recovery, restores mobility, and helps patients return to the activities that matter most.
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