Shockwave Therapy—also known as Radial Pressure Wave Therapy or Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)—is a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment designed to accelerate healing in damaged or painful tissues. Using high-energy acoustic waves, shockwave therapy stimulates the body’s natural repair processes, making it a powerful complement to chiropractic care.

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy uses controlled acoustic pressure waves that penetrate deep into muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These waves promote improved blood flow, trigger cellular regeneration, and help break down scar tissue and calcifications that may be limiting movement or causing chronic pain.

The treatment is fast, safe, and drug-free, typically performed in just a few minutes per session with no downtime.

Why Is Shockwave Therapy Used?

This technology is used to:

  • Speed up tissue healing

  • Reduce chronic and acute pain

  • Break down adhesions and scar tissue

  • Improve mobility and flexibility

  • Enhance tissue regeneration and metabolic activity

  • Increase blood flow to stubborn problem areas

For many patients, shockwave therapy provides relief even in cases where traditional methods have plateaued.

Conditions Shockwave Therapy Can Address

Shockwave therapy is clinically used for a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, including:

Soft Tissue & Tendon Conditions

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Achilles tendinopathy

  • Patellar tendinitis (“jumper’s knee”)

  • Rotator cuff issues

  • Tennis elbow / golfer’s elbow

  • Hamstring tendinopathy

  • Hip bursitis

Chronic Muscle & Joint Pain

  • Myofascial trigger points

  • Chronic muscle tightness

  • Joint restriction related to adhesions

  • Persistent inflammation or slow-healing injuries

Chiropractic-Related Concerns

  • Spinal muscle tension

  • Postural strain injuries

  • Scar tissue from repetitive stress

  • Limited mobility affecting spinal alignment

Why Shockwave Therapy Matters in Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic adjustments work best when the surrounding soft tissues—muscles, ligaments, and tendons—are healthy and balanced. Shockwave therapy enhances this by:

  • Preparing tight or guarded muscles for easier, more effective adjustments

  • Increasing mobility, allowing spinal corrections to hold longer

  • Treating the root soft-tissue causes behind recurring pain

  • Reducing inflammation that may restrict movement

  • Accelerating overall healing, especially in chronic or stubborn areas

By combining structural correction with advanced soft-tissue technology, shockwave therapy enhances the effectiveness of chiropractic care and helps patients achieve faster, more lasting relief.

Experience Next-Level Healing

At Align Chiropractic Spine & Wellness, we use shockwave therapy as part of a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to restoring optimal function. Whether you’re dealing with a long-standing issue or a recent injury, this advanced therapy helps unlock your body’s natural ability to heal—faster and more completely.