Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis & Tendon Pain
Shockwave therapy uses harmless acoustic waves to stimulate blood flow and tissue repair in stubborn injuries like plantar fasciitis and tendinopathy, non-invasively, with no downtime.
Some injuries just won’t quit. Plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and other tendon problems can linger for months despite rest, ice, and stretching. Shockwave therapy is designed for exactly these stubborn cases.
How it works
A device delivers controlled acoustic waves into the injured tissue. That does three useful things: it boosts blood flow, stimulates the body to build new tissue, and helps break down the scar tissue that keeps an injury from fully healing. In other words, it nudges your body to finish a repair it got stuck on. MedlinePlus covers the family of heel and tendon disorders this kind of therapy targets.
What it treats well
- Plantar fasciitis (chronic heel pain)
- Tennis and golfer’s elbow
- Achilles and other tendinopathies
- Chronic pain and inflammation in soft tissue
Plantar fasciitis in particular is one of the most common causes of heel pain, per the Cleveland Clinic, and it responds well to non-invasive care.
Why people choose it
It’s completely non-invasive, so there’s no surgery and essentially no downtime, most people return to their day right away. Some notice relief soon after a session, with more improvement over the following days. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons describes shockwave (extracorporeal) therapy as one of the non-surgical options for persistent tendon pain.
What to expect
Treatment is quick and tailored to the severity of your injury, more significant cases may need several sessions, milder ones fewer. We’ll map out a plan with you at your first visit.
Tired of a nagging injury? Learn about Shockwave Therapy or book an appointment.
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