Why Focused Shockwave Therapy is Better
Greater Depth and Precision for Chronic, Hard-to-Treat Pain
Not all shockwave therapy systems work the same way.
Focused Shockwave Therapy (F-ESWT) delivers concentrated acoustic energy to a precise depth within injured tissue — reaching structures that more superficial, radial shockwave systems cannot. While radial shockwave therapy can be effective for surface-level muscle tension, focused shockwave technology is designed to target the root cause of chronic pain and degeneration.
Focused Shockwave Therapy can reach depths of almost 5 inches, allowing treatment to address deeper tendons, soft tissue, and bone-related conditions rather than dispersing energy across a broad surface area.
By delivering high-energy pulses to a specific target, focused shockwave therapy helps stimulate the body’s natural healing response and can reduce pain in cases that have failed to improve with more basic treatments — including traditional physical therapy.
Conditions Commonly Treated with Focused Shockwave Therapy
Ongoing Heel Pain, including Plantar Fasciitis
Ongoing Heel Pain, including Plantar Fasciitis
Often used when heel pain has become chronic, persistent, or keeps returning despite rest or therapy.
Ongoing Achilles Tendon Pain or Irritation
Ongoing Heel Pain, including Plantar Fasciitis
May be helpful for ongoing Achilles pain that hasn’t improved with stretching, strengthening, or traditional treatment.
Elbow Pain (tennis elbow, golfer's elbow)
Commonly used for stubborn elbow pain that interferes with daily activity or sport.
Shoulder Pain Related to the Rotator Cuff
Often considered when shoulder pain limits movement or continues despite physical therapy.
Chronic Tendon Pain that Hasn't Responded to Therapy
Pain Related to Calcifications or Stress-Related Bone Issues
Designed for tendon pain that lingers or fails to improve with more basic approaches.
Pain Related to Calcifications or Stress-Related Bone Issues
Pain Related to Calcifications or Stress-Related Bone Issues
May be appropriate for deeper or harder-to-treat sources of pain involving bone or calcified tissue.