Shockwave Therapy for Tendon Pain: Relief for Runners, Lifters, and Active Adults

Recovering from Chronic Tendon Pain? Shockwave Therapy Can Help

Chronic tendon pain can sideline even the most dedicated athletes. Whether you're a runner, golfer, tennis player, or lifter, stubborn tendon issues can interfere with your training, daily activities, and long-term performance.

One of the tools we use in our rehab programs to help break that cycle is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT).

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate healing in soft tissues—especially in areas with poor blood supply, like tendons.

Originally used for breaking up kidney stones, it’s now a trusted modality in sports medicine and rehabilitation for chronic soft tissue injuries.

Why It’s Useful for Chronic Tendon Injuries

Chronic tendon issues often involve degenerative changes rather than inflammation. That’s why they don’t always respond to rest, ice, or standard rehab alone.

Shockwave therapy helps by:

• Improving local blood flow

• Stimulating collagen repair

• Modulating pain response

• Breaking down calcific deposits when present

Conditions We Treat with Shockwave Therapy

We commonly use ESWT to treat:

• Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis) – lifters, racquet sports

• Golfer’s Elbow (medial epicondylitis) – golfers, throwers

• Achilles Tendinopathy – runners, court athletes

• Patellar Tendinopathy – jumpers, CrossFit athletes

• Plantar Fasciitis – runners, hikers

• Gluteal Tendinopathy – trail runners, hikers, lifters

• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis – overhead athletes and weightlifters

Who Is a Good Fit?

Shockwave therapy is a great option if you:

✅ Have tendon pain that’s been lingering for months
✅ Want to avoid surgery or repeated injections
✅ Are looking for a high-level return to sport or activity

We regularly treat active adults and athletes from all backgrounds using ESWT as part of a personalized rehab approach.

How We Use It

Shockwave therapy is not a standalone fix—we integrate it into a complete rehab plan that may include:

• Strength and loading programs

• Manual therapy

• Movement retraining based on your sport or activity

Our goal is not just to relieve pain, but to get you back to doing what you love—stronger and more resilient than before.

Ready to Learn More?

Curious if shockwave therapy is right for you?
Book an assessment and we’ll evaluate your condition, movement patterns, and training goals to create a plan that fits.