Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to break up scar tissue, stimulate blood flow, and accelerate healing in chronically injured muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
How Shockwave Therapy Works
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Acoustic Waves Penetrate Tissue
The device sends rapid, pulsed sound waves deep into muscles, tendons, or ligaments without breaking the skin. -
Breakdown of Scar Tissue & Adhesions
These waves mechanically disrupt thickened, unhealthy tissue—helping soften scar tissue and restore mobility. -
Increased Blood Flow
Shockwaves trigger new blood vessel formation (neovascularization), improving circulation and bringing nutrients to injured areas. -
Stimulation of Healing Cells
The treatment activates fibroblasts and other repair cells, accelerating tissue regeneration. -
Pain Reduction
Shockwaves desensitize irritated nerve endings and interrupt chronic pain pathways. -
Reduction of Calcifications
In certain tendons, the waves can help break up calcium deposits, reducing stiffness and improving function.
What the Patient Feels
A tapping or pulsing sensation that can be adjusted for comfort; soreness afterward is normal as tissues begin to heal.
