Radial pressure waves are acoustic waves that generate oscillations in the tissue. The wave hits the body at the skin surface, and from there travels radially into the body to a depth of around 2". In the body, the pressure waves stimulate metabolic activity and the body’s intrinsic healing mechanism

Treatment Goals of Shock Wave Therapy

• Reduce muscle pains and aches

• Temporarily increase blood flow

• Activate connective tissue 

Benefits of Shock Wave Therapy 

• Short treatment time 

• Treat large areas 

• Non-invasive and no known significant adverse effects 

• Muscle massage with vibrating applicator

• Results in few treatments 

• Alternative to medication