Chronic tendon and ligament pain—heel pain, tennis elbow, shoulder pain—can drag on for months or years. Shockwave therapy (extracorporeal shock wave therapy, ESWT) at NexGenEsis Healthcare Columbus is a non-invasive treatment designed to stimulate a healing response in stubborn tissue.
How Shockwave Therapy Works
Shockwave devices deliver high-energy acoustic waves to the painful area. This mechanical stimulus can:
- Increase local blood flow
- Disrupt chronic pain signaling
- Encourage the body’s own repair processes in long-standing injuries
Treatments are performed in the clinic, usually without anesthesia or with simple local support if needed.
Conditions We Often See in Columbus
Shockwave therapy is commonly considered for:
- Plantar fasciitis (chronic heel pain)
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow / golfer’s elbow
- Certain shoulder tendinopathies
It is typically not a first-line treatment. Most patients have already tried rest, medications, or basic therapy without enough improvement.
What to Expect
- Session time: About 15–30 minutes per treatment area
- Number of sessions: Most protocols involve several sessions spaced over weeks
- Aftercare: Temporary soreness is possible; full benefit, if it occurs, is seen gradually
We combine shockwave with a proper strengthening and mobility plan, not as a stand-alone “button to push.”
If long-standing tendon pain keeps coming back despite rest and basic treatments, contact NexGenEsis Healthcare Columbus to ask whether shockwave therapy could be part of your recovery plan.
