Shockwave for Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy | San Diego Shockwave

Shockwave for shoulder pain is becoming one of the leading therapies for treating chronic, unresolved shoulder pain. Many chronic shoulder conditions involve tendinosis of the rotator cuff. Tendinosis means that the tendon is beginning to degenerate due to chronic injury to the tendon. To help the tendon heal, shockwave for shoulder pain sends high energy sound waves deep into the affected tissues. These soundwaves cause irritation to the damaged tissues which results in the body perceiving that are as being "injured". The body will then send growth factors to the area, release stem cells, increase capillary production so that the injured area can heal at a higher level.

Shockwave therapy for shoulder pain has many benefits. It often will reduce pain and increase mobility immediately after the first treatment. Typical treatment protocols involve 4-6 treatments at 1 treatment per week. This accumulation of treatment ignites the bodies natural healing response to repair the damaged tissues. After the last shockwave for shoulder pain treatment, we wait 4-6 additional weeks to continue to allow the healing process to occur.

Other treatment options for shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tendinopathies include PRP injections, cortisone shots, Graston Technique, Physical Therapy exercises, and Active Release Technique. We find that shockwave therapy for shoulder pain offers fast, efficient treatment that is cost effective for our patients. PRP injections also utilize the body's own healing response however each treatment ranges from $500-$1,500 per treatment and often requires multiple rounds of injections. PRP injections are also known to be quite painful for the patient while shockwave treatments are generally much more mild.

Can Shockwave Therapy Help with all Shoulder Conditions?

In general, shockwave therapy is very effective for long standing injuries lasting longer than 6 months. It is effective at stimulating the body's healing response, breaking down scar tissue, and eliminating trigger points. All of which helps with decrease pain and increase range of motion. Shockwave therapy for frozen shoulder is particularly effective because the sound waves can penetrate deep into the shoulder joint where the adhesions in frozen shoulder are found. Many patients who receive shockwave therapy for frozen shoulder see immediate improvement in pain and range of motion!

Are you interested in shockwave therapy for shoulder pain? Schedule with our sports chiropractors at our shockwave clinic, Peak Form Health Center! We are conveniently located in Mission Valley, San Diego. We are one of the few sports injury clinics that offer shockwave therapy for sports injuries.

Schedule here:

[ScottDePanfilis]

Maybe show range of motion before and after treatment?

[newts]

How successful is this for bicep tendinitis I've had two steroid injections that don't seem to have made any difference, the only strength work I'm doing is side lying external rotation with a weight

[MrHero]

May I ask the protocol after shockwave therapy for your shoulder. Say if I were to start therapy once a week on a Monday, how much rest would I need before I can workout ( strength train )? I've been told different things, not to workout at all to just ice and go by feel the day after? Thanks in advance!

[newts]

Can this be done at the front as well ...bicep pec inception area

[batates]

What's the make and model if I want to buy one ?

[aridus]

Can this be used under the armpit to reach the different muscles of the shoulder?

[emc]

Hello. I had a motorbike accident, 3 and a half months ago. During that accident, I got broken bones in my left shoulder. The fractures healed in almost 4 to 6 weeks but since then, I have not been able to lift my left arm completely above my shoulder level. The MRI result mentioned somethings like these : "Impingement syndrome with supraspinatus and subscapularis tendonitis and subacromial bursitis." Is there any chance that shockwave therapy could help my pain and stiffness on my shoulder? Can I fully raise my arm above my shoulder again? Thanks very much.

[theoshawl]

Hello
Will this be to loud for the patients and therapists

[abdulmuhimensalama]

Is it significantly better than ultrasound?

[muscleman]

How has your experience been with treating patient with a torn rotator cuff, or a slap/labrum shoulder tear?

[roybatty]

I found out a couple of years ago that I had a calcification of the supraspinatus tendon. I stopped weight training and the pain pretty much went away. I can trigger it if for example I sit in the drivers seat in my car and try to reach behind the passenger seat, to the seat pocket. During every day activities I have zero pain. I decided I want to get muscular again (aged 60) so I'm doing a full body work out 3x per week. I've noticed some discomfort during lateral raises and upright rows. Can this treatment break up the calcification? Got any stats on the success rate?

[squiminysquoo]

What is the HZ and MJ? My machine says 6HZ and 130MJ but my husband is having pain and i cant go near his bone

[Erik]

I had this done today and I forgot to ask the specialist if I should rest the shoulder afterwards avoiding even stretching and if so for how many hours?

[scottbentley]

Does it break up bone chips and calcium build up in joint? Both shoulders are frozen cant lift over head.

[michaelbeerbados]

big toe arthritis. I hear shockwave is good. honest answer PLEASE

[LokevaLoke]

I've had pain from neck to shoulder and it's been hurting around the bicep area too. I was diagnosed with supraspinatus tendinopathy, but my treatment has only been done on the front side of the shoulder. 3 sessions of therapy and I'm still uncomfortable... I feel like there has been no improvement. Although the pain is manageable, the muscle between neck and shoulder tends to get swollen and exhausted easily with minimum effort. I'm curious if I should bring this video up with my doctor and ask him to do a treatment like this? I've been doing physiotherapy for 3 months and I'm a little embarrassed about correcting his methods. Is it safe to try this method too?
I've visited an osteopath too and his opinion was that my injury isn't too serious, however the pain is constant and I've been on sick leave for 4 months now with no improvement

[pamhanna]

Can this be done on bone on bone shoulders?

[suzysurgent]

Has this helped anyone who refuses surgery?

[lucatt]

Will it work on a slap tear and bicep tear?

[ElizofAmerica]

Who applies shockwave therapy? A PT or orthopedic?