An advanced, non-invasive treatment that jumpstarts healing in stubborn injuries that haven't responded to anything else.
Shockwave Therapy
What is it?
Shockwave is especially effective for chronic, stubborn musculoskeletal injuries, the kind that linger for months and don't respond to rest.
Shockwave therapy uses high-energy sound waves to create controlled microtrauma in injured tissue, triggering your body's natural healing response. That response increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and stimulates cell regeneration, accelerating repair in tissue that has stalled out. It's a non-surgical, drug-free path to lasting relief, and it's one of the tools that sets Atomic apart from clinics relying on hands-on work alone.
What shockwave treats
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Plantar fasciitis
That sharp, nagging heel pain, especially the first steps in the morning. Shockwave reduces inflammation and stimulates repair in the plantar fascia, one of the most common and frustrating foot injuries to shake.
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Achilles tendinopathy
Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon that flares with running and loading. Shockwave drives blood flow and healing into a tendon that's notoriously slow to recover on its own.
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Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)
Pain at the front of the knee, just below the kneecap, common in runners and jumpers. Shockwave helps kickstart healing in a tendon that takes a lot of repetitive load.
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Tennis and golfer's elbow (lateral and medial epicondylitis)
Persistent pain on the outside or inside of the elbow from overuse. Shockwave targets the tendon at the root of the problem when rest and bracing haven't worked.
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Scar tissue and adhesions
Shockwave can break down built-up scar tissue and adhesions that restrict movement and cause lingering pain, helping tissue move freely again.
What shockwave can do for you
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Relieves stubborn pain
Shockwave is well established for reducing pain in chronic conditions that haven't responded to rest or other treatment, especially long-standing tendon and soft tissue problems.
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Stimulates real healing
This is what sets shockwave apart from treatments that only mask symptoms. The sound waves prompt your body's own repair response, boosting blood flow and triggering cellular regeneration in tissue that had stalled out.
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Restores movement
By breaking down adhesions, calcium deposits, and stiffness, shockwave helps restore flexibility and joint mobility, so you move more freely.
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Drug-free, non-surgical option
Shockwave offers a safe, non-invasive path to relief that can reduce the need for injections, medication, or surgery. For many people it's the step that helps them avoid more invasive routes.
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Works for a range of injuries
From plantar fasciitis to tendinopathy to scar tissue, shockwave is versatile to address many common musculoskeletal problems. It's become a go-to for active people who want to get back to what they love.
What to expect
A handpiece delivers controlled sound waves to the target area. You'll feel a tapping or pulsing sensation that some find mildly uncomfortable, but it's well tolerated and short-lived, and your therapist adjusts the intensity to keep you comfortable. There's no downtime. Some people feel mild soreness afterward, similar to after a deep tissue massage, that usually settles within a few days. For best results, shockwave typically works over a short course of 3 to 6 sessions, paired with at-home strength work like tendon loading to lock in the healing. Your therapist will map out a clear plan based on your injury.
Why Atomic?
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Flexible
Book shockwave as a focused 25-minute standalone session, or build it into a full 55-minute appointment alongside the rest of your care.
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Affordable
Our shockwave rates are typically far lower than physicians and other providers offering the same treatment. Cutting-edge care without the specialist price tag.
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Pairs with Laser Therapy
Shockwave and laser can be done separately or together, and if you pay for one, the other is included at no extra cost. Either can be added to a session or eval for a $50 surcharge.
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Backed by full PT care
We diagnose, treat, and progress everything in one place, combining shockwave with the manual therapy and exercise that make results last.
Dealing with an injury that won't quit? Let's find out if shockwave can help.
