Radial Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment used to help reduce pain, stimulate healing, and improve function in muscles, tendons, and connective tissue.
What Is Radial Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic pressure waves (not electrical shocks) that are applied through the skin. These waves increase blood flow, stimulate the body’s natural healing response, and help address stubborn or chronic soft-tissue problems.
What Conditions Is It Commonly Used For?
• Knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle tendon pain
• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
• Achilles and patellar tendon issues
• Muscle tightness and trigger points
• Chronic soft-tissue pain that has not responded to other care
What Does Treatment Feel Like?
Most patients describe the sensation as tapping or pulsing pressure. Some areas may feel uncomfortable, especially over tight or sensitive tissue, but treatments are always adjusted to your tolerance.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
Shockwave therapy works best as a series. Many patients see improvement within 3–5 treatments, though the exact number depends on the condition, tissue health, and activity level.
What Should I Expect After Treatment?
It is normal to feel mild soreness, tenderness, or redness for 24–72 hours after treatment. This is a sign that the healing response has been activated. Most patients continue normal daily activities.
Important Care Notes
• Shockwave therapy is designed to stimulate healing, not mask pain
• Results are cumulative and improve over time
• Best results occur when combined with proper movement, exercise, and recovery strategies
• Shockwave therapy is not a guaranteed cure, but it is a powerful tool to support healing
If you have any questions about shockwave therapy or whether it is right for you, please ask your provider or a member of our team.
