If you’ve tried rest, stretching, or other therapies and your pain keeps coming back, there’s usually a deeper issue that hasn’t been addressed.

Shockwave therapy helps us target that issue directly—stimulating healing at the source so you can get real, lasting results.

At Back to Balance Wellness Center, we use shockwave therapy as part of a comprehensive care plan, not a stand-alone quick fix.

Most treatments focus on temporary relief. This is where shockwave therapy stands apart.

It works by delivering acoustic waves into damaged tissue to:

• Stimulate cellular repair
• Increase blood flow to stubborn areas
• Break down scar tissue and chronic inflammation

This makes it especially effective for patients who feel “stuck” and aren’t improving with traditional care alone.

Let’s address this directly—because this is where most patients hesitate.

During treatment:

• You’ll feel *rapid tapping or pulsing sensations * over the area
• Some spots may be tender, especially if the tissue is inflamed
• The intensity is completely adjustable

Most sessions last 5–10 minutes, and many patients notice:

• The discomfort becomes easier each visit
• The area feels looser and less sensitive afterward

This isn’t a passive treatment—you’re actively stimulating healing, which is why it works.

Yes—and this is where people tend to overthink it.

Shockwave therapy is:

• *Non-invasive * (no needles, no surgery)
• Drug-free
• Performed using FDA-cleared technology
• Designed to stimulate—not damage—tissue

You might feel mild soreness after treatment (similar to a workout), but serious side effects are extremely rare when done properly.

We always evaluate first to make sure you’re a good candidate.

Here’s the honest answer: it works very well for the right conditions.

We commonly use shockwave therapy for:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Shoulder pain and rotator cuff issues
• Tennis/golfer’s elbow
• Achilles tendon pain
• Chronic muscle tightness

Most patients notice:

• Improvement within 3–6 visits
• Better movement and flexibility
• Reduced pain with daily activities

But here’s the part most clinics don’t say:

👉 Shockwave works best when combined with *chiropractic care and movement-based rehab*—which is exactly how we use it in our office.

Not everyone gets the same results—and pretending otherwise is misleading.

Your outcome depends on:

• How long you’ve had the issue
• How severe the tissue damage is
• How consistent you are with care
• What you do outside the office

That’s why we don’t just plug you into a machine.

We build a *custom plan * that may include:

• Chiropractic adjustments
• Corrective exercises
• Soft tissue work
• Shockwave therapy (when appropriate)

That combination is what produces real, lasting change.

If your pain:

• Keeps coming back
• Hasn’t responded to other treatments
• Is limiting your daily activity

Then shockwave therapy may be exactly what you’ve been missing.

But it’s not for everyone—and we won’t recommend it unless it actually fits your case.

If you have any questions please reach out to me and I'll be glad to explain. I have forwarded you an email also to ensure you have everything needed.