Shockwave Therapy

Experience the healing power of Shockwave Therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (EST), P-Wave, or PiezoWave, now available at our clinic conveniently located between Milton and Pace, Florida. This cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment uses acoustic waves to accelerate the healing of injured soft tissues, ligaments, and tendons while also providing relief from arthritic joint pain.

Each Shockwave Therapy session lasts about 10 minutes and is typically performed once a week. The number of sessions needed will be determined by Dr. Heifner based on your specific condition and healing progress. By increasing blood flow and stimulating growth hormones, fibroblasts, and stem cell production, Shockwave Therapy enhances your body's natural ability to heal. Additionally, it has been shown to directly affect local nerve endings, reducing pain and improving mobility.

One of the most powerful effects of Shockwave Therapy is the vaporization bubble burst, which helps break down adhesions, scarring, contractures, and blockages in damaged tendons and fibrotic soft tissues. This process not only relieves tension and stiffness but also stimulates soft tissue regeneration and improves circulation, further aiding in recovery.

Many patients experience immediate pain relief, but full healing may take three to four months after the final session. If you're in Milton, Pace, or the surrounding areas and looking for a non-invasive, scientifically backed solution to chronic pain and soft tissue injuries, contact us today to schedule your Shockwave Therapy appointment and take the next step toward lasting relief and recovery.

(Reference: The application of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on stem cells therapy to treat various diseases: Dongyan Kou, Qungyu Chen, Feng Zhang, study published August 26, 2024, in Stem Cell Research & Therapy.)

Dr. Heifner offers both focused and radial Shockwave Therapy at our clinic, conveniently located between Milton and Pace, Florida, to effectively treat a variety of pain conditions. This advanced, non-invasive therapy is highly effective for issues such as plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendon lesions, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, Achilles tendinitis, patellar tendinitis, knee osteoarthritis, heel spurs, and muscle cramps.

Radial Shockwave Therapy is ideal for treating larger areas with shallow penetration, making it effective for widespread muscle and tendon pain. Focused Shockwave Therapy, on the other hand, targets deep pain conditions, such as hip pain, hamstring injuries, bone spurs, bone non-unions, and tendinopathies, providing precise relief where it’s needed most.

If you're in Milton, Pace, or the surrounding areas, call today to see if you are a candidate for this state-of-the-art medical therapy. While results may vary, 90-95% of our patients have reported improvement after their first Shockwave Therapy session.

Please note that certain conditions may contraindicate the use of this technology, including pacemakers, nerve stimulators, defibrillators, pregnancy, patients under 18 (except for Osgood-Schlatter’s disease), recent steroid injections within the past six weeks, osteoporosis, use of blood thinners, metal joint implants, and other specific medical conditions that Dr. Heifner will discuss during your consultation. Additionally, Shockwave Therapy and Laser Therapy are not performed on the same day, and treatment is limited to two body areas per visit.

Experience cutting-edge pain relief with Shockwave Therapy at our Milton-Pace clinic. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and start your journey toward lasting pain relief and healing!