Radial pressure waves are acoustic waves that generate oscillations in the tissue. The wave hits the body and 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 pain and aches

• Temporarily increase blood flow

• Activate connective tissue

Benefits of Shock Wave

• Short treatment time (minutes)

• Treat large areas

• Non-invasive and no known significant adverse effects

• Muscle massage with vibrating applicator

• Results in few treatments

• Alternative to medication