Shockwave Therapy in Boise, Idaho
At Juke Chiropractic & Sports Rehab, we use shockwave therapy to help active individuals dealing with persistent tendon, muscle, and soft tissue conditions. Shockwave is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic pressure waves to stimulate a healing response within injured or irritated tissue.
Our clinic uses the Richard Wolf PiezoWave2, an advanced piezoelectric shockwave system that allows treatment to be precisely targeted to the affected tissue. Shockwave can be used as a stand-alone treatment or combined with chiropractic care, soft tissue treatment, and exercise rehabilitation depending on your condition and goals.
What Conditions Can Shockwave Therapy Help?
Shockwave therapy is commonly used for persistent musculoskeletal conditions, particularly tendon and soft tissue problems that have not responded as expected to rest, stretching, or other conservative treatments.
Conditions we commonly use shockwave therapy for include:
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Plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain
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Achilles tendinopathy
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Patellar tendinopathy and jumper's knee
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Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
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Rotator cuff and shoulder tendon pain
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Hip and gluteal tendinopathy
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Chronic muscle and soft tissue pain
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Other persistent tendon and overuse injuries
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
Shockwave therapy delivers focused acoustic pressure waves into the targeted tissue. These mechanical waves are used to stimulate biological processes involved in tissue repair and can be particularly useful when an injury has become persistent or slow to recover.
Treatment is directed to the specific area identified during your examination rather than simply treating the general location of pain.
What Does Shockwave Treatment Feel Like?
During treatment, the shockwave applicator is placed over the affected area and gradually adjusted based on your comfort and the tissue being treated. Most sessions are relatively short.
You may feel tapping or pressure as the treatment is delivered, particularly over sensitive or injured tissue. Treatment intensity can be adjusted throughout the session to keep the procedure tolerable while effectively targeting the problem area.
Shockwave Therapy for Athletes and Active Adults
Many of the conditions treated with shockwave develop from repetitive loading during running, lifting, sports, work, or other physical activities.
Our goal isn't simply to treat the painful tissue. We also look at mobility, strength, movement, training demands, and other factors that may be contributing to the problem.
When appropriate, shockwave therapy is combined with targeted rehabilitation to help improve the tissue's ability to tolerate load and get you back to the activities you enjoy.
Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?
Shockwave isn't appropriate for every injury or every patient. Your treatment begins with an evaluation to better understand the source of your symptoms and determine whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for your condition.
If you're dealing with a persistent tendon or soft tissue injury that hasn't improved the way you expected, schedule an appointment at Juke Chiropractic & Sports Rehab in Boise to find out whether shockwave therapy may be a good addition to your treatment plan.
Schedule Shockwave Therapy in Boise
Don't let a stubborn injury keep you from doing the activities you enjoy. Our goal is to identify what is limiting your recovery and develop an individualized treatment plan to help you move better, build strength, and return to activity.
Schedule an appointment with Juke Chiropractic & Sports Rehab today.
