Shockwave Therapy
Sanuwave Acoustic-Wave (Shockwave) Therapy
FDA-cleared acoustic-wave therapy to repair tendons, joints, and plantar fascia.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy delivers controlled acoustic pulses into injured tissue to trigger the body's natural repair response — increasing blood flow, breaking down scar tissue, and stimulating new collagen growth. Dr. Smith uses Sanuwave shockwave for chronic knee pain, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, and arthritis when other care has plateaued.
— Reviewed by Dr. Kanyon Smith, DC
Benefits
- Stimulates the body's own tissue-repair response
- Non-invasive — no needles, no downtime
- Most patients complete 4–8 sessions
- Backed by FDA-cleared technology
- Pairs well with rehab and decompression
Conditions we treat
- Chronic knee pain & osteoarthritis
- Shoulder pain & rotator cuff irritation
- Plantar fasciitis & heel pain
- Tendinopathy (Achilles, elbow, hip)
- Patients trying to avoid joint replacement
How It Works
Your shockwave therapy program, step by step.
01
Targeted exam
Dr. Smith identifies the exact tissue driving your pain — tendon, joint capsule, or fascia.
02
Acoustic-wave delivery
Controlled shockwave pulses are applied directly over the injured tissue. Most patients describe it as a strong tapping sensation.
03
Tissue remodeling
New blood vessels form and collagen reorganizes over the weeks following treatment.
04
Integrated rehab
Movement work locks in the mechanical changes so the same flare doesn't return.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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