Watch: Advanced Shockwave Therapy Explained
Radial shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment used to stimulate healing in chronically irritated tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues.
At Chiropractic Pain & Injury Center in Wake Forest, radial shockwave therapy is provided by Dr. Atkinson, who has more than 20 years of clinical experience evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain conditions.
The treatment delivers controlled acoustic pulses into the affected tissue. These mechanical pulses may help stimulate circulation, activate cellular repair processes, and break down chronic scar tissue that may limit healing.
Radial shockwave therapy is commonly considered when tendon or soft-tissue pain has persisted for several months and has not improved with rest, stretching, or other conservative treatments.
Conditions that may be evaluated for shockwave therapy include:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendon pain
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Shoulder tendon irritation
- Rotator cuff tendon conditions
- Hip tendon pain
- Patellar tendon irritation
- Chronic muscle trigger points
- Calcific tendon conditions.
A typical treatment session lasts about 10-15 minutes. During treatment, a handheld applicator delivrs rhythmic acoustic pulses into the targeted tissue. Most patients describe the sensation as a tapping or pulsing pressure.
Not every condition is appropriate for shockwave therapy. A structured musculoskeletal evaluation performed by Dr. Atkinson helps determine the source of the pain and whether this treatment is appropriate.
If chronic tendon or soft-tissue pain has not improved with conservative care, a clinical evaluation can help determine whether radial shockwave therapy may be appropriate. Contact Chiropractic Pain & Injury Center in Wake Forest to schedule an appointment.