How Shockwave Therapy Can Help You Avoid Cortisone Injections (or Surgery)
A Safer, Non-Invasive Option for Chronic Pain Relief
By Dr. Andrew Kakishita | Kinetic Chiropractic – Lehi, UT
If you’ve been dealing with stubborn tendon pain or a nagging injury that just won’t heal, you’ve probably heard the phrase: “We can try a cortisone shot—or maybe surgery.” But what if there was another option?
At Kinetic Chiropractic in Lehi, many of our patients come to us looking for a way to avoid more invasive treatments. That’s where Shockwave Therapy comes in.
Why Avoid Cortisone and Surgery?
While cortisone injections can relieve pain temporarily, they don’t fix the root issue. In fact, repeated injections may weaken tendons over time. Surgery, on the other hand, comes with risks, downtime, and a long recovery—not always ideal for active individuals or parents juggling busy lives.
What Shockwave Therapy Does Differently
Shockwave Therapy (also called radial pressure wave therapy) uses acoustic sound waves to stimulate healing in damaged soft tissues. It’s especially effective for conditions like:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tennis or golfer’s elbow
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Patellar tendinitis
- Shoulder tendinopathy (like rotator cuff pain)
Instead of numbing the pain, shockwave promotes true healing by increasing blood flow, breaking up calcific adhesions, and triggering your body’s natural repair process.
Most patients feel a noticeable difference within 3–6 sessions—without the risks associated with injections or surgery.
Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?
If you’ve been told surgery is your next step—or you’re stuck in a cycle of rest and re-injury—don’t settle for temporary relief. Let’s take a more functional, evidence-based approach. At Kinetic Chiropractic in Lehi, we’ll evaluate your condition and see if Shockwave Therapy near you can help you avoid the OR.