If you are dealing with chronic tendon pain, joint stiffness, or persistent muscle tension, you may be asking yourself, what else can I try? Shockwave therapy is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that delivers high-energy acoustic waves to injured tissue to help stimulate healing from within. In simple terms, we target the problem area, apply precise energy, and help your body respond better.
This can be a strong next step for patients whose pain has lingered, plateaued, or not responded the way they hoped with rest, medication, or other conservative approaches.
What to Expect During Shockwave Therapy
Your visit is designed to be simple, efficient, and focused on helping you move toward recovery with minimal disruption to your day.
Most patients can return to their normal daily routine following treatment.
- Joint pain and stiffness, including cartilage-related discomfort
- Sports-related overuse injuries that keep coming back
- Chronic tendon pain, including Achilles, patellar tendon, and rotator cuff irritation
- Persistent muscle tension and soft tissue pain
- Plantar fasciitis and other foot or heel pain
- Areas where traditional treatment has stalled or not delivered enough relief
The right diagnosis matters. A consultation helps determine whether shockwave therapy fits your condition, pain pattern, and recovery timeline.
We believe you should know what to expect before you begin treatment. Every plan starts with an introductory session, so you can experience shockwave therapy before committing to a package.
A note on insurance: Medicare is currently the only insurance provider that covers shockwave therapy. All other plans are self-pay. Our team will review your coverage and confirm your out-of-pocket cost before treatment begins.
Complete the form below and a member of our scheduling team will contact you to review availability and confirm your shockwave therapy evaluation.
At Midwest Sports Medicine, shockwave therapy is not offered as a random add-on. It starts with a provider evaluation to understand the source of pain, whether it involves a joint, tendon, muscle, or surrounding tissue. If shockwave therapy is the right fit, treatment can begin as part of a broader recovery plan built around your symptoms, movement goals, and next steps. Treatment is designed to be efficient, with minimal downtime and a care model that can coordinate with therapy or exercise support when needed.
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to target injured tissue, support the body’s natural healing response, and help reduce pain.
Shockwave therapy may help with chronic tendon pain, joint stiffness, sports-related overuse injuries, persistent muscle tension, plantar fasciitis, and areas where traditional treatment has not provided enough relief.
Most patients describe shockwave therapy as a deep pulsing or steady thumping sensation over the treatment area. The intensity can vary depending on the area being treated and your level of sensitivity.
Shockwave sessions are typically brief, often around 10 to 15 minutes, making treatment easy to fit into a busy schedule.
Yes. Your provider will first evaluate the source of your pain and determine whether shockwave therapy is the right fit for your condition, symptoms, and recovery goals.
Medicare is currently the only insurance provider that covers shockwave therapy. All other plans are self-pay. Our team will review your coverage and confirm your out-of-pocket cost before treatment begins, so there are no surprises.