Shockwave Therapy in Hershey
When a Stubborn Area Just Won’t Settle Down
Some areas seem determined to hang around. You’ve rested, stretched, changed your activity, or tried other forms of care, yet the same tendon, muscle, or soft-tissue concern keeps getting your attention.
At Hershey Family Chiropractic, Shockwave Therapy gives our doctors another way to work with these stubborn areas.
How Shockwave Therapy Works
Despite the name, Shockwave Therapy doesn’t involve an electrical shock. A handheld device delivers targeted acoustic pressure waves into the area your doctor wants to address.
This mechanical energy is intended to stimulate activity within the tissue, encourage local blood flow, and influence processes involved in tissue repair. It’s a very focused approach, allowing your doctor to work directly with a particular muscle, tendon, ligament, or other soft-tissue area.
What you feel during the session can vary depending on the location and how sensitive the area is. We’ll communicate with you throughout your visit and adjust the intensity based on your tolerance.
When Might Shockwave Therapy Be Considered?
Shockwave Therapy may be considered when a soft-tissue or tendon concern has been persistent or hasn’t changed as expected with other approaches.
Some of the concerns we may address include:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tennis or golfer’s elbow
- Shoulder and tendon concerns
- Achilles and other soft-tissue concerns
- Trigger points and persistent areas of muscle tightness
Your doctor will consider what’s going on, how it’s affecting your movement, and whether Shockwave Therapy makes sense for your individual situation.
Depending on your needs, we may pair it with Class IV laser therapy as part of your broader care plan.
What to Expect From Your Sessions
A session typically takes around 10 minutes, with targeted acoustic pulses delivered to the area being addressed.
Our current Shockwave care plans generally include six sessions, with a reevaluation at the final visit to determine what may come next. Because everyone responds differently, we’ll continue checking in with you rather than assuming the same experience or timeline for every person.
You may notice some temporary soreness following a session. If that happens, we’ll explain what to expect and answer any questions you have.
Technology With a Purpose
Shockwave Therapy is one of the technologies that helps set Hershey Family Chiropractic apart locally, but having advanced equipment isn’t the point on its own.
What matters is knowing when and why to use it.
If your doctor recommends Shockwave Therapy, we’ll explain what we’re focusing on, why we believe it may have a place in your care, and what you can expect along the way. You’ll always have the opportunity to ask questions and understand the reasoning behind your plan.
Could Shockwave Therapy Be Right for You?
If you’re dealing with a stubborn tendon, muscle, or soft-tissue concern, we’d be happy to talk through your options.
Contact Hershey Family Chiropractic today to learn more about Shockwave Therapy and whether it may have a place in your care.
