A Non-Invasive Method for Treating A Variety of Conditions
In North Carolina, staying active is just part of life. Whether you are running the greenways, playing pickleball with friends, training for your next race, or keeping up with your kids’ sports schedules, your body takes on a lot.
When heel pain will not let up, your shoulder aches every time you reach overhead, or your knee keeps flaring up after activity, it is frustrating. If you are dealing with plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, rotator cuff irritation, or other chronic soft tissue pain, shockwave therapy at Hands On Physical Therapy may be the next step in your recovery.
Shockwave therapy is an evidence-based treatment used in physical therapy to address stubborn musculoskeletal pain. It delivers targeted acoustic sound waves into the injured tissue. These sound waves stimulate blood flow, support tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and help activate your body’s natural healing response.
For many patients across North Carolina, this means:
• Reduced chronic pain without injections or surgery
• Improved function and mobility
• Faster return to work, sport, and daily activity
• A non-invasive option when rest and traditional treatments have not fully resolved symptoms
Shockwave therapy is performed in-office by our team and is often combined with therapeutic exercise and manual therapy as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.
At Hands On Physical Therapy, we focus on getting you back to moving confidently. Not just feeling better for a week, but restoring strength and function so you can stay active long term.
If chronic heel pain, tendon irritation, or joint discomfort is limiting your activity, schedule a consultation to learn whether shockwave therapy is right for you.
When paired with other physical therapy treatments, this simple technique can help you find lasting relief. Contact Hands On Physical Therapy to learn more!
What Conditions Benefit from Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is an effective tool for managing pain and mobility restrictions stemming from soft tissue injuries, such as sprains, strains, and tendinopathies). However, it can also help with joint disorders, such as osteoarthritis.
We often use shockwave therapy to treat the following:
- Tennis elbow
- Runner’s knee
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- And many more!
What Can I Expect from a Shockwave Therapy Session?
We’ll start by palpating the affected area to ensure we’re targeting treatment correctly. Next, we’ll apply a gel to the affected area, similar to what happens during an ultrasound. The gel ensures the shockwaves effectively transfer to your body without losing energy.
We use a wand to deliver the shockwaves, which work by causing controlled microtrauma to your soft tissue. The body, in turn, responds to this microtrauma by sending more blood to the area, facilitating your body’s natural healing process.
And that’s it! A single session typically takes 5-10 minutes, although most people require recurring sessions to see results. Shockwave therapy is a safe, simple procedure with minimal side effects. You may experience slight muscle discomfort (similar to what you feel after a workout), but that’s normal and easily managed.
You don’t have to live with persistent pain. Schedule an appointment at Hands On Physical Therapy to learn if shockwave therapy is right for you.