Shockwave Therapy in Roseville, CA

Plantar Fasciitis • Tennis Elbow • Golfer's Elbow • Achilles Tendonitis • Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee) • Frozen Shoulder • Rotator Cuff Injuries • Gluteal & Hip Tendinopathy • Chronic Muscle Tightness & Scar Tissue

We offer Shockwave Therapy in Roseville, CA as a powerful, non-surgical treatment to relieve chronic pain and restore function—especially for stubborn soft tissue injuries. This advanced technology uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing, improve mobility, and reduce inflammation. Whether you’re an athlete or just looking for long-term relief, Shockwave Therapy is a safe and effective option to accelerate your recovery.

Healing for Chronic Pain

Shockwave Therapy works by delivering radial acoustic pressure waves into damaged tissue. This stimulates circulation, breaks up scar tissue, and activates your body’s natural healing response—without injections, surgery, or medications.

This therapy is especially effective for:

  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Tennis Elbow & Golfer’s Elbow
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)
  • Frozen Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Gluteal & Hip Tendinopathy
  • Chronic Muscle Tightness & Scar Tissue

Whether you’re recovering from injury or dealing with long-term pain, Shockwave Therapy helps restore movement, reduce discomfort, and support tissue regeneration.

How Shockwave Therapy Works

Shockwave Therapy—technically known as Radial Pressure Wave Therapy—is backed by extensive clinical research. It works by delivering high-energy acoustic waves into the tissue, which triggers a cascade of healing effects at the cellular level.

Here’s what’s happening beneath the surface:

The shockwaves cause tiny, controlled disruptions in damaged tissue, which activate the body’s natural repair mechanisms—similar to how strength training stimulates muscle growth. The acoustic waves open up small blood vessels and increase circulation, flooding the area with oxygen, nutrients, and immune cells to support regeneration. Your body responds to shockwave treatment by creating new collagen—the structural protein that repairs tendons, ligaments, and fascia.

In chronic injuries, calcium can build up and limit motion. Shockwave Therapy breaks up these deposits, restoring movement and reducing inflammation. It also acts on nerve endings, reducing pain signal transmission and helping reset dysfunctional pain patterns in the brain.

In short, Shockwave Therapy doesn’t just mask pain—it helps heal the underlying cause.

This makes it especially valuable for people who’ve tried rest, stretching, or physical therapy without long-term relief.

Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?

Regain Function From Chronic Pain

Shockwave Therapy is a powerful solution when traditional approaches fall short. It’s especially effective for chronic, stubborn pain that hasn’t responded to rest, ice, stretching, or physical therapy—and it offers new hope for conditions that tend to linger or relapse.

You may be an ideal candidate if you:

  • Have chronic soft tissue pain (lasting 6+ weeks or more)

  • Struggle with repetitive strain injuries from work, sports, or overuse

  • Feel stuck due to muscle adhesions, scar tissue, or deep tightness

  • Have reduced mobility or stiffness that limits daily activities

  • Have already tried physical therapy, medications, or injections without lasting relief

Shockwave Therapy is often the missing link for patients who feel like they’ve “tried everything” but still aren’t healing.

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Relieves Chronic Tendon & Ligament Pain

Soft tissue injuries often heal poorly on their own. Shockwave Therapy stimulates regeneration in tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue

Accelerates Healing & Restores Mobility

Increased blood flow and collagen production help repair tissue faster, reduce inflammation, and restore natural movement.

Breaks Down Scar Tissue & Calcifications

Shockwave helps dissolve scar tissue and calcium buildup that limit motion and create pain—without surgery or downtime.

A Multifaceted Healing Approach

Shockwave Therapy is a clinically proven, stand-alone treatment that delivers real results—even if you’ve never had chiropractic care. It stimulates tissue repair, increases blood flow, and reduces pain in chronic, hard-to-heal injuries. For many of our patients, it’s the breakthrough therapy they’ve been searching for.

But in our experience, Shockwave Therapy works even better when paired with Chiropractic Care.

Chiropractic helps correct spinal and joint alignment—restoring nervous system communication and structural balance. When combined with the tissue-regenerating effects of Shockwave Therapy, the body is primed to heal faster, hold adjustments longer, and experience deeper, more sustainable relief.

FAQs

You will feel a tapping or pulsing sensation over the treatment area—similar to a deep massage. While some areas may feel tender during the session (especially where inflammation is active), treatments are generally well tolerated and quick.

Most patients see results within 3–6 sessions, but the exact number depends on the severity and chronicity of the condition. Some complex or long-standing injuries may require 8–10 treatments. During your visit, we will assess your unique need and create a personalized plan to get you back to functioning at your best.

It depends on where you are in the healing process—and that’s exactly what we help determine during your evaluation. At Back On Track 2 Wellness, we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we offer a progressive, stage-specific healing model that matches the right therapy to the right phase of your recovery. Here’s how it works:

1. Localized Cryotherapy: Immediate Relief Right After Injury

If you’ve just been injured (within the first 48–72 hours), your body is likely in an acute inflammatory phase—swollen, tender, and possibly bruised.

Localized Cryotherapy is ideal at this stage to reduce inflammation, calm the nervous system, and prevent further tissue damage. It helps you start healing faster and often reduces the need for pain meds or anti-inflammatories.

2. Laser Therapy: Regeneration Begins (3–10 Days Post-Injury)

Once the initial swelling subsides, your body begins the repair phase. This is where Laser Therapy shines. It penetrates deep into injured tissue to energize cells, boost circulation, and stimulate collagen production.

This treatment is especially effective for tendonitis, muscle strains, joint inflammation, and post-surgical healing. It supports regeneration and helps prevent acute injuries from becoming chronic.

Many patients at this stage are able to avoid medications, cortisone injections, and delayed mobility by starting Laser Therapy early.

3. Shockwave Therapy: Breaking Through Chronic Pain & Scar Tissue

When pain or dysfunction persists for weeks or months—or when healing has plateaued—Shockwave Therapy helps “reactivate” the healing process.

It uses acoustic waves to break up adhesions, scar tissue, and calcification that interfere with movement and function. Shockwave is ideal for long-standing tendon injuries, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, or scar tissue from previous trauma.

This therapy is often a game-changer for patients who feel like they’ve “tried everything” but still aren’t getting better.

Yes—Shockwave Therapy is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments for plantar fasciitis, especially if it's been lingering for months or resistant to rest, stretching, or orthotics. The acoustic waves break up scar tissue, improve circulation to the heel and arch, and stimulate cellular repair in the plantar fascia. Many patients experience significant pain relief and restored mobility, often avoiding steroid injections or surgery altogether.

Absolutely. Lateral and medial epicondylitis (commonly known as tennis or golfer’s elbow) respond well to Shockwave Therapy. These are often caused by repetitive strain and microscopic tears in the tendon. Shockwave breaks down damaged tissue, stimulates healing, and reduces inflammation—so your elbow can recover without relying on long-term braces or medications.

Shockwave Therapy is especially helpful for chronic rotator cuff issues, including tendinosis and calcific tendonitis. It helps dissolve calcium buildup in the tendons, improves range of motion, and reduces inflammation around the shoulder joint. Many patients find it’s the turning point that allows them to avoid surgery or finally progress after months of stalled healing.

Yes. Gluteal tendinopathy, piriformis syndrome, and greater trochanteric pain syndrome (often misdiagnosed as “hip bursitis”) respond well to Shockwave Therapy. It targets the deep soft tissues around the hip, increasing blood flow and reducing irritation in areas where other therapies can’t reach effectively. This can provide relief when sitting, walking, or climbing stairs—all without injections.

Yes. One of Shockwave’s primary functions is breaking down scar tissue and fibrotic adhesions that form after injury, surgery, or overuse. These adhesions can limit range of motion, trap inflammation, and cause chronic pain. By mechanically disrupting the scar tissue and stimulating fresh healing, Shockwave Therapy can help restore movement and reduce lingering post-operative or post-trauma discomfort.

Definitely. Achilles tendon issues often become chronic because the tendon receives poor blood flow and heals slowly. Shockwave Therapy improves circulation, reduces tendon thickening, and promotes collagen remodeling—supporting stronger, healthier tissue. Many athletes and runners use it to stay active without constant re-injury.

Absolutely. While many patients combine both for maximum benefit, Shockwave Therapy also works well as a stand-alone treatment, especially for tendon pain and chronic injuries. We’ll customize your care based on your goals and your body’s needs.

Yes. Shockwave Therapy is FDA-cleared and widely used in sports medicine, orthopedics, and rehabilitation settings. It’s non-invasive, drug-free, and has a strong track record for both safety and effectiveness.