Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Pain & Tendon Injuries
Advanced, Non-Invasive Treatment That Speeds Up Healing — Without Surgery or Downtime
If you’ve been dealing with nagging tendon pain, plantar fasciitis, or a stubborn soft-tissue injury that hasn’t responded to rest or traditional physical therapy, Focused Shockwave Therapy at Stagg Performance Physical Therapy may be the breakthrough you need.
We use the Chattanooga® Intelect® Focus Shockwave, one of the most advanced extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) systems available, to help patients recover faster from chronic pain and injuries that haven’t improved with traditional rehab alone.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate your body’s natural healing response at the cellular level. It encourages tissue repair, improves circulation, and helps reduce pain — all without needles, incisions, or downtime.
Unlike surface-level treatments, focused shockwave technology reaches deep tissue up to 12.5 cm below the skin, allowing us to target the true source of your pain rather than just the surface.
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
- Non-invasive with no downtime — return to normal activity right away
- Fast sessions — most treatments take less than 5-10 minutes
- Precision-targeted treatment to the exact area of pain
- Stimulates natural healing rather than just masking symptoms
- Complements your rehab plan — pairs with manual therapy, strengthening, and mobility work
- Results often seen in 1–6 sessions
Conditions We Treat With Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is one of the most effective non-surgical options for chronic tendon and soft-tissue conditions, including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Patellar tendinopathy (runner’s knee / jumper’s knee)
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Calcific shoulder tendinitis
- Gluteal tendinopathy
- Hamstring tendinopathy
- Chronic muscle trigger points
How We Use Shockwave Therapy at Stagg Performance PT
Shockwave therapy can be added to your standard physical therapy package/visit or scheduled as a standalone 30-minute session. During your initial evaluation, one of our physical therapists will determine whether you’re a good candidate for this treatment and can add to your plan of care.
Most patients see the greatest benefit from a series of 3–6 shockwave sessions, depending on the condition, symptoms, and goals. We combine shockwave therapy with strengthening, mobility work, manual therapy, and functional training to help you achieve lasting results — not just short-term relief.
Shockwave therapy FAQ’s
Is Shockwave Therapy Right for Me?
If you’ve been dealing with persistent tendon or soft-tissue pain that hasn’t improved with rest, activity modification, or traditional physical therapy, shockwave therapy may be an effective addition to your plan of care.
How many shockwave therapy sessions will I need?
Most patients need 3–6 sessions to see meaningful improvement, though this varies based on your specific condition and how long you’ve had symptoms.
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
Most patients feel pressure or mild discomfort during treatment, but sessions are short (under 5-10 minutes) and require no recovery time. Best results seen without ice or NSAID’s for 24 hours post-treatment.
Can shockwave therapy be combined with regular physical therapy?
Yes — it works best as part of a comprehensive plan that includes strengthening, mobility work, and manual therapy, which we’ll build into your treatment plan.
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Don’t let chronic pain keep you sidelined. Contact Stagg Performance Physical Therapy today to find out if Focused Shockwave Therapy is right for you.