At Sioux Center Chiropractic, we offer Shockwave Therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)—a non-invasive treatment designed to accelerate healing and relieve pain in patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Whether you're recovering from a sports injury, dealing with chronic tendon pain, or suffering from overuse syndromes, shockwave therapy may help restore function and reduce pain without the need for surgery or medications.

How Shockwave Therapy Works

Shockwave therapy uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Here's how it works:

Step 1: Generation of Shockwaves

A specialized device generates acoustic pressure waves that are directed into the body through a handheld applicator.

Step 2: Targeted Delivery

These waves penetrate the skin and reach deep tissues, including tendons, ligaments, muscles, and even bones, depending on the area being treated.

Step 3: Therapeutic Effects

  • Pain Relief – Shockwaves reduce pain by desensitizing nerve endings

  • Improved Circulation – Stimulates blood flow, enhancing oxygen and nutrient delivery

  • Tissue Regeneration – Promotes new blood vessel growth (angiogenesis) and soft tissue repair

  • Breakdown of Calcium Deposits – Helps dissolve calcifications that often cause chronic pain

Conditions Treated with Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is highly effective for chronic soft tissue injuries, joint dysfunction, and repetitive strain conditions. At Sioux Center Chiropractic, we commonly use it to treat:

  • Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain)

  • Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

  • Calcific Tendonitis (shoulder calcium buildup)

  • Achilles Tendinopathy

  • Patellar Tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)

  • Shoulder Tendinitis

  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)

  • Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (shin splints)

  • Heel Spurs