Reduce Pain and Inflammation with Shockwave Therapy

Chronic pain can interfere with everything you do—from work and exercise to simply enjoying life. If you’ve been struggling with tendon pain, joint stiffness, plantar fasciitis, or tennis elbow, you don’t have to rely on medication or surgery to feel better. At OrthoGen Health in San Jose, CA, we offer shockwave therapy, a safe, non-invasive treatment that stimulates your body’s natural healing processes to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness.

This innovative therapy has helped thousands of patients return to pain-free movement without downtime or invasive procedures.

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), uses controlled acoustic waves to deliver energy directly into injured tissues. These sound waves penetrate the skin and soft tissue to increase blood flow, stimulate cell regeneration, and accelerate healing in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints.

The treatment was originally developed to break up kidney stones without surgery, but doctors quickly discovered that it had remarkable regenerative effects on musculoskeletal injuries. Today, it’s widely used in orthopedic, sports medicine, and rehabilitation clinics for pain relief and tissue repair.

Conditions That Benefit from Shockwave Therapy

At OrthoGen Health, we use shockwave therapy to treat a wide range of chronic and acute conditions, including:

• Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain: Reduces inflammation and stimulates tissue repair in the plantar fascia to restore comfortable walking and standing.
• Tendonitis (Tendinopathy): Effective for Achilles tendonitis, rotator cuff injuries, and other tendon-related pain.
• Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow: Promotes healing in the damaged tendons that attach to the elbow, easing pain and improving grip strength.
• Joint Pain and Arthritis: Increases circulation and reduces stiffness in painful joints like the shoulder, hip, or knee.
• Calcific Tendonitis: Helps break down calcium deposits and improve joint mobility.

Research shows that over 80% of patients experience significant pain relief after a course of Shockwave Therapy treatments.

How Shockwave Therapy Works

Shockwave therapy doesn’t mask pain—it targets the root cause. During treatment, a handheld device delivers high-energy acoustic pulses into the affected area. These waves create microtrauma that triggers the body’s natural healing response, including:

• Increased collagen production to strengthen tissues
• Improved blood circulation for faster repair
• Breakdown of scar tissue and calcifications
• Reduced inflammation and nerve hypersensitivity

This cellular-level repair process helps restore normal movement and reduces chronic pain over time.

What to Expect During Treatment

A typical Shockwave Therapy session lasts 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the treatment area. Here’s what you can expect:

• Evaluation: Your provider will assess your symptoms and identify the precise location of pain.
• Preparation: A small amount of ultrasound gel is applied to improve the transmission of shockwaves.
• Treatment: The handheld applicator is moved gently over the treatment area while emitting sound waves.
• Aftercare: You can resume normal activities immediately—no anesthesia, medication, or downtime required.

Most patients describe the sensation as a mild tapping or tingling that becomes less noticeable as the treatment progresses. Depending on your condition, you may need 3–6 sessions, spaced one week apart, for optimal results.

Benefits include:

• Non-surgical and drug-free
• Stimulates natural tissue regeneration
• Improves blood flow and mobility
• Long-lasting pain relief
• Minimal discomfort and zero downtime

Because shockwave therapy promotes biological healing, many patients continue to see improvements for weeks after completing treatment.

Experience Pain-Free Living Again with OrthoGen Health

At OrthoGen Health in San Jose, we specialize in innovative, non-invasive therapies that help patients heal naturally and live without pain. Our experienced clinicians will evaluate your condition and design a customized treatment plan that may include shockwave therapy to restore function and comfort.

If chronic pain or inflammation is holding you back, it’s time to discover a smarter, gentler way to heal.

Schedule Your Shockwave Therapy Consultation

Contact OrthoGen Health in San Jose, CA, today to schedule a consultation and find out if shockwave therapy is right for you. Experience relief, restore mobility, and get back to living the life you love—naturally.