Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic waves to stimulate irritated or slow-healing tissue.
It may be recommended when pain has become persistent and the affected area is not responding well enough to rest, footwear changes, orthotics, bracing, stretching, or exercise-based care.
At DeNova Health, shockwave therapy may be considered for certain tendon, fascia, ligament, and soft tissue conditions where the goal is to reduce pain, support tissue recovery, and improve daily movement.
How Shockwave Therapy Works
Shockwave therapy delivers controlled acoustic energy into the affected area. This stimulation may help increase local tissue activity, support circulation, reduce pain sensitivity, and encourage the body's natural repair process.
The treatment is applied from outside the body using a handheld device. No incision is required, and it is typically used as part of a broader care plan rather than as a stand-alone solution.
When Shockwave Therapy May Be Recommended
Shockwave therapy is usually considered when symptoms have lasted longer than expected or when the tissue has become slow to recover.
You may benefit from an assessment if:
- Pain keeps returning: Symptoms settle briefly but come back with walking, standing, work, sport, or exercise.
- The same area stays tender: A tendon, fascia, heel, arch, or soft tissue area remains sensitive to pressure.
- Basic care has not been enough: Rest, stretching, footwear changes, orthotics, bracing, or home care have not fully resolved symptoms.
- You are changing how you move: You are limping, avoiding certain activities, or adjusting your movement to reduce discomfort.
- You want a non-invasive option: Shockwave therapy may be discussed before moving toward injection-based or procedural care.
How DeNova Health Decides If It Fits
Shockwave therapy works best when it is matched to the right condition. During your assessment, DeNova Health will review where the pain is located, how long it has been present, what activities aggravate it, and what treatments have already been tried.
Your provider may also look at footwear, foot mechanics, joint movement, tissue tenderness, strength, and activity demands. If shockwave therapy is recommended, it may be paired with stretching, strengthening, orthotics, bracing, footwear changes, or activity guidance to support better long-term results.
Get Assessed for Shockwave Therapy
If tendon, fascia, heel, arch, or soft tissue pain is limiting your daily routine, DeNova Health can assess whether shockwave therapy may fit your care plan.
Book an appointment to review your symptoms, discuss your treatment options, and determine whether shockwave therapy is an appropriate next step for improving comfort and movement.