What’s the Deal with Shockwave Therapy?
How It Can Help You Get Back to Doing What You Love
By Dr. Andrew Kakishita, Kinetic Chiropractic – Lehi, UT
If you’re struggling with chronic pain or an old injury that just won’t go away, you’re not alone. Whether it’s heel pain from running, shoulder discomfort from years of lifting, or tight hamstrings that flare up every time you stretch—pain can hold you back from the activities you enjoy most.
At Kinetic Chiropractic in Lehi, we understand how frustrating that can be. That’s why we offer radial shockwave therapy—a powerful tool to help break the pain cycle, accelerate healing, and get you moving again.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Radial shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate your body’s natural healing processes. Unlike surgery or injections, it doesn’t require downtime, and most people return to their regular activities right after treatment.
The handheld device delivers acoustic pulses to the injured area, triggering a biological response that promotes tissue repair, improves circulation, and reduces pain—all without breaking the skin.
Conditions Shockwave Therapy Can Help With
Shockwave therapy has been clinically proven to help with a wide range of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, especially those that are slow to heal or caused by overuse. At Kinetic Chiropractic, we most often use it for:
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Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
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Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
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Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
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Shoulder tendinopathy and calcific tendonitis
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Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
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Hamstring strains or high hamstring tendinopathy
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Shin splints
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Hip pain or gluteal tendinopathy
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Chronic muscle knots or trigger points
If you’ve tried rest, ice, stretching, and even massage without lasting relief, shockwave therapy may be the missing link.
The 3 Core Goals of Shockwave Therapy
At its core, shockwave therapy focuses on three primary objectives:
1. Break Up Scar Tissue
When the body tries to heal an injury—especially over months or years—it can lay down disorganized scar tissue. This tissue often becomes stiff, painful, and less functional. Shockwave therapy helps break up that scar tissue, allowing your body to remodel the area with healthier, more flexible tissue.
2. Stimulate Healing
The acoustic waves increase local blood flow and promote the release of growth factors—basically kickstarting your body’s natural healing response. This is especially helpful in tissues like tendons and ligaments that usually get poor circulation.
3. Pain Relief
Shockwave therapy has been shown to reduce chronic pain signals over time through new nerve signals. Many patients experience relief within just a few sessions—often after dealing with discomfort for months or even years.
Why Active Adults Choose Shockwave Therapy
For people in their 30s and 40s juggling careers, kids, and weekend workouts, time is precious. You don’t want to slow down or give up your favorite activities because of nagging pain. Shockwave therapy offers:
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Non-surgical pain relief
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Short treatment sessions (10–15 minutes)
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No downtime or medication required
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Long-lasting improvement for chronic conditions
And when paired with chiropractic adjustments, mobility work, and corrective exercises, the results are even better.
Ready to Get Back to Doing What You Love?
If you’ve been dealing with pain that won’t go away, or you feel like you’ve “tried everything,” it might be time to look into shockwave therapy in Lehi. At Kinetic Chiropractic, we take a comprehensive approach to care that gets results—and helps you feel confident in your body again.
Schedule your consultation today to find out if shockwave therapy is right for you.
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