Focused & Radial Shockwave Therapy

A proven alternative to injections and surgery for active adults and athletes

If you’re an active adult or athlete, pain isn’t just uncomfortable — it limits training, performance, and the ability to do what you love.

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, evidence-based treatment shown to help stubborn tendon and soft-tissue injuries heal—often without injections, medications, or surgery.

At Sierra Spine & Fitness, we offer both focused and radial shockwave therapy, allowing us to tailor treatment based on injury depth, tissue type, and activity demands.

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Why Athletes Choose Shockwave Therapy

Athletes and highly active people often turn to shockwave therapy because it:

• Targets chronic tendon injuries, not just symptoms
• Stimulates biological healing in tissue with poor blood supply
• Requires no downtime
• Can be used alongside strength training and rehab
• Has been studied extensively in sports and orthopedic medicine

Shockwave therapy is commonly used when pain has lingered despite rest, physical therapy, or activity modification.

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What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy uses targeted acoustic energy to stimulate the body’s natural healing response in injured tissue.

Research suggests shockwave therapy can:

• Increase blood flow and metabolic activity in damaged tissue
• Stimulate collagen production and tissue regeneration
• Break down chronic scar tissue and calcifications
• Reduce pain signaling in sensitized tendon tissue

Rather than masking pain, shockwave therapy helps restart stalled healing processes, which is why it’s commonly used for chronic overuse injuries in athletes.

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Focused vs Radial Shockwave: Matching the Tool to the Injury

We use both focused and radial shockwave, because different injuries require different energy delivery.

Focused Shockwave Therapy

• Delivers energy deeper into tissue
• Ideal for chronic tendon injuries and deeper structures
• Frequently used for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and shoulder tendon pain
• Supported by multiple clinical trials in sports medicine literature

Radial Shockwave Therapy

• Covers a broader, more superficial area
• Often used for muscle, fascia, and widespread tendon irritation
• Helpful for improving tissue quality and circulation in overworked areas

Your treatment plan may include one or both, depending on your condition and activity level.

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Conditions Commonly Treated in Active Adults

Shockwave therapy is commonly used for:

• Plantar fasciitis / heel pain
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Patellar tendon pain (jumper’s knee)
• Shoulder tendinitis and rotator cuff–related pain
• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
• Hip and gluteal tendon pain
• Chronic calf, hamstring, and myofascial pain

These conditions are especially common in runners, hikers, cyclists, strength athletes, and court sports.

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What Does Treatment Feel Like?

Each session lasts about 10–15 minutes.

You’ll feel rhythmic pulses over the injured area. The sensation can be intense at times, but treatments are brief and adjusted to your tolerance. No anesthesia or injections are required.

Most patients return to normal daily activity immediately after treatment. High-intensity training may be modified briefly, depending on the injury.

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How Many Treatments Are Needed?

Most patients complete a series of treatments, typically spaced about one week apart.

Clinical studies suggest the best outcomes occur when shockwave therapy is delivered as a series rather than a single session, with continued improvement over several weeks as tissue healing progresses.

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Pricing

• $140 per treatment
• $600 for a prepaid package of 5 treatments

During your consultation, we’ll discuss expected treatment frequency based on your condition and activity goals.

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Safety & Evidence

Shockwave therapy has been studied extensively in orthopedic and sports medicine and is considered safe when applied appropriately.

It is:

• Non-invasive
• Drug-free
• Non-surgical

Side effects are typically mild and temporary, such as localized soreness or redness.

If shockwave therapy is not appropriate for your condition, we’ll tell you.

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Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?

You may be a good candidate if you:

• Are active or athletic and dealing with persistent tendon pain
• Want to avoid injections or surgery
• Have tried rehab, rest, or other conservative care without lasting relief
• Want a treatment that supports real tissue healing

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Schedule a Free Phone Consult

Not sure if shockwave therapy is right for your injury?

We offer a free phone consultation to review your condition, training demands, and goals—and help you decide if shockwave therapy makes sense for you.

Sierra Spine & Fitness LLC
Dr. Craig Roberts, DC
582 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959

📞 Call today to schedule your free phone consult

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Selected References

1. Gerdesmeyer L, et al. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for chronic plantar fasciitis. JAMA.
2. Mani-Babu S, et al. The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in lower limb tendinopathy. Am J Sports Med.
3. Rompe JD, et al. Shock wave therapy for chronic tendinopathy. Clin Orthop Relat Res.
4. Speed C. A systematic review of shockwave therapies in soft tissue conditions. Br Med Bull.