Focused shockwave therapy for stubborn pain
When tendon or soft-tissue pain has lingered for months, focused shockwave offers a non-invasive, drug-free option - no needles, no surgery.
- Non-invasive and drug-free
- Short in-office sessions
- Most people resume normal activities the same day
Common uses for focused shockwave
Plantar fasciitis & heel pain
Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning.
Tennis & golfer's elbow
Lingering elbow pain from gripping and lifting.
Achilles & other tendons
Tendon pain that hasn't settled with rest.
Shoulder tendon pain
Pain lifting your arm or sleeping on your side.
Chronic back & neck muscle pain
Used alongside decompression and hands-on care.
Not sure?
Your evaluation tells us whether shockwave is a good fit.
Chattanooga® Intelect® F-SW
A focused shockwave system from Chattanooga, a long-established name in rehabilitation equipment.
- Focused, not radial - energy is concentrated at a precise depth below the skin, where the problem tissue is
- Adjustable for you - energy and pulse settings are chosen for each area and adjusted visit to visit
- Quick sessions - a handheld applicator with gel; each treatment takes about 10 minutes
- No needles, no medication - most people go right back to their day
Why “focused” matters
Not all shockwave devices are the same. Radial devices spread energy near the surface. Focused shockwave concentrates energy at a precise depth, so it can reach the tissue that's actually causing the problem.
We use the Chattanooga Intelect® F-SW, a true focused shockwave system.
As with everything we do, shockwave is part of a plan - combined with hands-on care and exercises where that helps.
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Find out if focused shockwave can help.
Start with a thorough two-part evaluation with Dr. Peter Le. If non-surgical care isn't right for you, we'll tell you - and point you to who is.