Shockwave

Short answer: Yes, shockwave therapy is a well-supported, non-invasive option for IT band syndrome, the sharp pain on the outside of the knee that shows up a few miles into a run. In a randomized trial of runners, radial shockwave plus exercise cut running pain by 51% at 4 weeks and 75% at 8 weeks,…

Short answer: Yes, shockwave therapy is one of the better-studied options for stubborn trigger points, the tight, tender “knots” in the neck, upper traps, and between the shoulder blades that keep coming back. A meta-analysis of 11 randomized trials found shockwave relieved neck and shoulder trigger point pain better than other treatments it was compared…

Short answer: A randomized controlled trial published October 24, 2026 in the Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation compared shockwave therapy with low-level laser therapy for tennis elbow. Every patient also did the same home exercise program and wore the same elbow brace. After three weeks, the shockwave group had significantly less pain than the…

Short answer: Most people with plantar fasciitis never need surgery, and even stubborn heel pain that hasn’t improved with stretching, inserts, or injections can often be treated with shockwave therapy first. In clinical studies of chronic plantar fasciitis, shockwave produced success rates close to plantar fascia release surgery, without an incision, anesthesia, or time off…

Short answer: Yes, shockwave therapy can help many people with chronic low back pain, especially pain driven by tight, knotted back muscles and trigger points that hasn’t responded to traditional care. A 2023 review of 12 randomized trials found shockwave gave more pain relief and better back function than the comparison treatments, with no serious…

Short answer: At Adisi Health Center in Hinsdale, a single shockwave therapy session costs $200 per treatment area, and a full 6-session course costs $1,050 (about $175 per session). Your first visit, a $249 new patient evaluation, includes a full exam and your first shockwave treatment. Shockwave is cash pay, HSA and FSA cards are…

Short answer: Yes, shockwave therapy is a well-researched, non-surgical option for jumper’s knee (patellar tendinitis, also called patellar tendinopathy). A 2026 meta-analysis of 13 studies found shockwave significantly reduced pain and improved knee function, by amounts large enough for patients to notice in daily life. At Adisi Health Center in Hinsdale, Dr. Steve Petzel treats…

Short answer: Yes, shockwave therapy is one of the best-studied non-surgical treatments for calcific tendinitis of the shoulder. Randomized trials have found that shockwave reduced shoulder pain, improved function, and shrank the calcium deposits in the rotator cuff. At Adisi Health Center in Hinsdale, Dr. Steve Petzel treats calcific tendinitis with Storz Medical focused and…

Short answer: Shockwave therapy can be uncomfortable, but most people find it very manageable. You’ll feel a fast tapping or pulsing that’s strongest right over the sore spot. Sessions take about 20 minutes, and any tenderness usually fades within a day or two. At Adisi Health Center in Hinsdale, Dr. Steve Petzel adjusts the intensity…

Short answer: A cortisone shot can calm plantar fasciitis pain quickly, but research shows shockwave therapy tends to do better a few months out. A 2024 review of 16 randomized trials found shockwave beat cortisone injections for heel pain and foot function at both three and six months. At Adisi Health Center in Hinsdale, Dr.…