Your body has an extraordinary capacity to heal, but sometimes it needs a catalyst. Shockwave therapy in San Jose, also called acoustic wave therapy, is one of the most effective tools we have added to our practice for addressing injuries that have not responded to conventional treatment. At Vitality Chiropractic, we have integrated shockwave therapy because it offers patients a non-invasive, highly effective option for conditions like plantar fasciitis, calcification, tendinopathy, and chronic soft tissue injuries.
How Shockwave Therapy Works
Shockwave therapy uses precisely calibrated acoustic waves delivered through a specialized applicator to the affected tissue. The waves penetrate deep into tendons, ligaments, and muscles. The shockwaves create micro-trauma at the cellular level that triggers your body’s healing response, including increased growth factor production, angiogenesis, and cellular proliferation. For chronic injuries where healing had stalled, this stimulus can restart the process.
Conditions Treated
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common applications. Calcification — calcium buildup in tendons and soft tissues — is another condition where shockwave therapy excels. Chronic tendinopathy in the shoulder (rotator cuff), elbow (tennis and golfer’s elbow), Achilles, and patellar tendons respond well to acoustic wave therapy. Muscle and soft tissue injuries that have not healed with conventional approaches often respond dramatically to this treatment.
The Treatment Experience
Treatment typically takes 15 to 30 minutes. Most patients find it well-tolerated, though some experience mild soreness afterward, which indicates the tissue is responding. We typically recommend 3 to 5 sessions spaced 1 to 2 weeks apart. Some patients notice improvement after the first or second session; others see gradual progression through the series.
Begin Your Healing Journey
If you are living with plantar fasciitis, chronic tendinopathy, calcification, or soft tissue injuries that have not improved with conventional treatment, shockwave therapy at Vitality Chiropractic deserves your consideration. Contact us at (408) 363-1991. Located at 6940 Santa Teresa Blvd, Suite 2, San Jose, CA 95119. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 to 6pm.
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