YW Physical Therapy
Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy

Modern pain relief and healing, powered by sound waves.

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in painful muscles, tendons, and joints. It helps break up scar tissue, increase blood flow, and kickstart your body’s natural repair process. There are no needles, no medications—just sound waves working with your body.

How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?

Radial vs Focused Shockwave—What’s the Difference?

Radial Shockwave (RSWT)

  • Sound waves spread out like ripples from a stone in water.
  • Treats larger, more superficial areas (like muscle knots or tendons near the surface).
  • Best for mild-to-moderate conditions or muscle tension.
  • Great for general pain relief and tissue “wake up.”

Focused Shockwave (FSWT)

  • Sound waves are concentrated into a single, deeper point.
  • Reaches tissues other treatments can’t—great for chronic, deep, or stubborn injuries.
  • More precise and can target pain at its true source.
  • Backed by strong research for lasting pain relief and tissue regeneration.
Why Choose Focused Shockwave?
If your pain has lasted a long time, isn’t getting better with other treatments, or is deep beneath the surface, Focused Shockwave offers the most advanced, evidence-based results.

Is Shockwave Right for Me?

Shockwave is a proven option for issues like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, calcific tendonitis, and other stubborn muscle or tendon pain. Every plan is tailored—with the right type of shockwave and the right dose—based on your specific needs.

Book a Free Consultation