Shockwave Therapy 💪

Accelerating Healing with High-Energy Acoustic Waves

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused acoustic energy to stimulate healing in musculoskeletal tissues. At Johnson Medical Center, we use this powerful technology to reduce chronic pain, promote tissue regeneration, and restore mobility—especially when combined with chiropractic care and physical rehabilitation.

How It Works

Shockwaves are applied externally through the skin, targeting damaged areas of tendons, ligaments, fascia, and bones. This creates microtrauma, which stimulates your body’s natural healing process by:

  • Increasing cellular activity and ATP production¹
  • **Promoting neovascularization (new blood vessel growth)**²
  • Stimulating collagen synthesis and tissue remodeling³
  • Reducing pain through local inflammatory response and nerve desensitization⁴

Treatments are quick and do not require anesthesia or downtime.

Conditions We Treat with Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy is supported by research and is commonly used for:

  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Calcific Tendinitis (especially in the shoulder)
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Patellar Tendinitis (“Jumper’s Knee”)
  • Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
  • Hip bursitis and Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
  • Non-healing fractures (Delayed or Non-union)
  • Chronic neck or back soft tissue pain

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

  • Non-surgical and non-pharmaceutical
  • Safe and well-tolerated with minimal side effects
  • Often effective after 3–6 treatments
  • Improves local blood circulation
  • Helps break up scar tissue and adhesions
  • Supports long-term recovery and mobility
  • High success rates for chronic, stubborn conditions⁵

What the Research Says

  • A review of 19 clinical trials found significant pain reduction and functional improvement in patients with chronic soft tissue disorders after ESWT⁶.
  • Research shows ESWT stimulates ATP production, cell metabolism, and local tissue repair, supporting its effectiveness in tendon, ligament, and bone injuries¹.
  • Studies confirm improved outcomes in conditions like plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff calcifications, and Achilles tendinopathy, often avoiding the need for surgery or injections⁷.

Our Integrated Approach at Johnson Medical Center

At Johnson Medical Center, Shockwave Therapy is not a standalone solution—it’s one piece of your personalized recovery plan. We combine ESWT with:

  • Chiropractic adjustments to realign the body and relieve mechanical strain
  • Therapeutic exercise and rehab to restore strength and stability
  • Class 4 Laser Therapy to reduce inflammation and boost circulation
  • Regenerative injections (PRP, A2M, stem cells) to repair deeper tissue damage

Together, these therapies address the root cause of your pain and accelerate healing naturally.

What to Expect

  • Most sessions take 10–15 minutes
  • Mild soreness may occur and resolve within 24–48 hours
  • No downtime—you can return to daily activities immediately
  • A typical protocol includes 3–6 sessions, depending on your condition
🔗 Sources
  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8944950/
  2. https://josr-online.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1749-799X-7-11
  3. https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/21/2830
  4. https://www.uchealth.org/today/shockwave-therapy-can-help-those-who-have-chronic-injuries/
  5. https://utswmed.org/medblog/sports-injuries-shockwave-therapy/
  6. https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/21/2830
  7. https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/physical-medicine-rehabilitation/news/the-evolving-use-of-extracorporeal-shock-wave-therapy-in-managing-musculoskeletal-and-neurological-diagnoses/mac-20527246