shockwave therapy in Seattle.

When rest alone hasn’t worked, stubborn tendon pain needs a stronger signal to heal. Focused acoustic pulses jump-start the repair rest couldn’t finish.

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What It Is

No needles. No incisions. Just a stronger signal to heal.

Shockwave therapy sends a series of focused or radial acoustic pulses through the skin into a specific tendon or fascia site. It’s non-invasive, no needles, no incisions, used for conditions like plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow where healing has stalled and the tissue needs a fresh signal to restart repair.

The pulses create controlled micro-stress in the treated tissue, which tells your body to send more blood flow and lay down new repair cells in a spot that’s been stuck in a low-grade injury pattern. We pair it with a Doctor of Physical Therapy’s hands-on evaluation and a loading plan, so the tissue that gets stimulated also gets rebuilt correctly.

Therapy device being applied to a patient's Achilles tendon No needles. Most sessions run about 5 to 10 minutes per treated area.

What It Helps

Where stalled tendons finally move again.

If rest alone hasn’t worked, shockwave is built for chronic tendon and fascia pain like this.

Stubborn heel and arch pain Nagging tennis or golfer’s elbow Chronic patellar tendon pain Rotator cuff pain that lingers

What A Session Looks Like

Three steps, one visit.

1

We find the exact tender spot

2

Pulses delivered at a comfortable intensity

3

Loading exercises to build on the response

Why It Works

A fresh signal for stuck tissue.

No needles, no incisions, ever

Targets tendon pain that’s plateaued

Quick sessions, zero downtime

Paired with a loading plan that lasts

Pairs Well With

The signal, then the rebuild.

Physical Therapy A Doctor of Physical Therapy builds the loading plan that turns the shockwave response into lasting tendon strength. Manual Therapy Hands-on work loosens surrounding tissue and joints so the treated area moves freely as it heals.

Questions, Answered

What people ask before booking shockwave.

Honest answer: it can feel intense for a few seconds. It’s often most noticeable right at the sore spot, since that’s usually the most sensitive tissue you have. It’s not sharp pain, more like a rapid, deep tapping. We start low and increase the intensity together, and you’re always informed and in control. Most patients say the anticipation is worse than the treatment itself.

Shockwave usually comes as a series of sessions spaced about a week apart, since your tissue needs time to respond between treatments. We build the full plan at your evaluation once we know which tendon is involved and how long it’s been stuck, and we track your progress the whole way so you always know what’s next.

Coverage for shockwave varies by plan. We verify your exact benefits before your first session, so there’s no surprise on your bill. Questions before then? Call us at 206-279-2870.

Book Your Visit

Ready when you are.

Request a time and a real person calls you back, usually within two business hours. No phone tree. No ‘someone will reach out.’ Just a plan.

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