Radial Shockwave Therapy

Radial Shockwave Therapy uses acoustic pressure waves delivered through the skin to treat injured tissue. It is most often used for chronic tendon and soft tissue conditions that have been slow to respond to rest, activity modification, or other care.

Both Dr. Paul Lyell and Dr. Matthew Link provide radial shockwave therapy.

How Radial Shockwave Therapy Works

The device delivers controlled pressure waves into the target tissue. Research suggests this may help:

• Increase local blood flow
• Stimulate the body's tissue repair response
• Reduce sensitivity in chronically painful tissue
• Support progress alongside loading and rehabilitation exercise

Concerns Commonly Treated

Radial shockwave therapy is frequently considered for:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Tennis elbow / Golfer's elbow
• Patellar tendon pain
• Shoulder tendinopathies
• Chronic muscle strains
• Heel pain and foot pain

What to Expect During Treatment

Shockwave therapy is non-invasive and generally requires no downtime.

• Treatments typically last 5–10 minutes
• Mild discomfort may be felt during treatment; most patients tolerate it well
• No anesthesia or injections required
• A series of treatments is usually recommended

Why We Use It

Shockwave gives us another option for stubborn tendon and soft tissue problems. We typically combine it with:

• Chiropractic care
• Rehabilitation and loading exercise
• Soft tissue treatment

Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?

It may be worth discussing if you have chronic tendon or soft tissue pain, prefer a non-surgical option, or haven't gotten the result you wanted from other care. It isn't appropriate for every condition — we screen for that first, and individual results vary.