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The Healing Power of Sound.
Sacramento's innovative treatment for musculoskeletal pain.
Natural Pain Suppression
Enhances Local Blood Flow
Stimulate The Body's Natural Healing Response
Breaks Up Myofascial Adhesions
Non-Invasive
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy is an effective and clinically proven treatment that's used to treat acute and chronic pain in muscles, tendons, and bone.
It works by directing highly compressed acoustic sound waves directly into damaged or irritated body tissues, stimulating and magnifying the body's natural healing response. ​
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This mechanical input into the body causes a number of different responses, but the most important ones include:​
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Natural Pain Suppression
Enhances Local Blood Flow and Vessel Formation
Collagen Production in Bone, Tendon, and Ligament
Breaks Up Fibrotic Tissue
Stem Cell Migration & Activation
Want to learn more about how it works?
Shockwave Therapy Sacramento provides a clinically proven, non-invasive treatment for acute and chronic pain. The most common conditions include:
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Calcific Tendinosis
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Trigger Points ​
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Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
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Rotator Cuff Tear
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Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee)
Safe, Effective, Evidence-Based Care
Don't see your condition listed? Click HERE for a comprehensive list of indications.
Rooted in Science
In the Research
ESWT is being rapidly adopted by a number of healthcare professionals because of its safety, efficacy, and continually expanding support by the research.
Sacramento's alternative treatment for acute and chronic pain.
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How many treatments do I need?Normally, 1-2 treatments per week are performed A total of 4-10 treatments may be necessary before lasting improvement is achieved. The number of treatments and the frequency will depend on how acute or chronic your condition is, as well as any potential other health factors (age, pre-existing health conditions, etc.).
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How much does it cost and does insurance cover this?At Sacramento Shockwave Therapy, we believe in providing transparent, highly competitive pricing so you can make the most effective decision about your care. New Patient Evaluation: $160 (40 minutes, which usually includes treatment) If we have determined through the medical history and evaluation that you ARE a candidate for shockwave therapy, the following prices apply: Standard Treatment: $100 (20 minutes) Extended Treatment: $185 (40 minutes) We offer a 6 pack for a discounted rate. If we determine that you ARE NOT a candidate for shockwave therapy, we still have options for you, such as chiropractic manipulation, active release technique, Graston therapy, etc. and the prices will be $15 LESS per treatment. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not reimburse for shockwave therapy at this time.
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Are there any known side effects?Treatment side-effects is limited to mild discomfort at the treatment site during application. That's it! There are little to no side effects of treatment because treatment is just compressed sound waves being dispersed into the body region.
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How do I book an appointment and what do I bring?In order to book an appointment, you can simply follow the link HERE. If you are a new patient, simply click "New Patient Evaluation" to see what days/times we are available. Upon the time of your appointment, please bring comfortable, loose fitting clothing that allows direct skin access to the site of injury/pain. Example: for a shoulder complaint, please wear a tank top.
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How do I know if Focused Shockwave is right for me?Ideal candidates for focused shockwave therapy are those dealing with tendon, bone, or cartilage issues that have lasted for 3 months or longer. The most common and successfully treated conditions include: - plantar fasciitis - achilles tendinopathy - patellar tendinopathy - shin splints - greater trochanteric pain syndrome - golfer/tennis elbow - calcific tendinosis (shoulder) - rotator cuff strains/tears - any chronic tendon dysfunction/pain - osteoarthritis of the foot, knee, hip, shoulder, and spine - Fractures that do not require surgical intervention (delayed/non-union fractures and anatomically aligned fractures, such as the clavicle) Patients who are suffering from issues not listed above should consult the International Society of Medical Shockwave Therapy (ISMST) for a more comprehensive list.
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How long do treatments last?Typical Sacramento Shockwave Therapy treatments are either 20 or 40 minute appointments.
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How many sessions will I need before I will see results?It is very common to experience an improvement in pain on the first visit, although it can take up to 3 visits to feel a notable difference. Typical treatment courses are 6-10 sessions depending on a variety of factors, including intensity of pain, chronicity of injury, complicating factors, age, gender, medications, etc.
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Muscle & TendonGeneral: Myofascial Pain Syndromes Trigger Points Muscle Strains Without Discontinuity (no Grade III Strains) Upper Exremity: Rotator Cuff Strains and Tendinopathy Without Calcifiation Calcifying Tendinopathy of the Shoulder Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylopathy) Tennis Shoulder (Lateral Epicondylopathy) Trigger Finger DeQuervain's Disease Lower Extremity: Plantar Fasciitis (With or Without Heel Spur) Achilles Tendinopathy Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper's and Runner's Knee) ITB Syndrome Adductor Tendinopathy Syndrome Pes Anserine Tendinopathy Syndrome Peroneal Tendinopathy Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome Plantar Fibromatosis (Ledderhose Disease)
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NeurologicalCarpal Tunnel Syndrome Piriformis Syndrome Median/Ulnar/Radial Nerve Entrapment Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
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Bone & JointTibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints) Knee, Hip, Shoulder, and Other Joint Osteoarthritis (not metabolic arthritides, i.e. RA or Gout) Non-Union Fractures Stress Fractures Avascular bone necrosis without articular derangement Osteochondritis Dessicans (OCD) without articular derangement Osgood-Schlatter Disease: Apophysitis of the Anterior Tibial Tubercle Delayed Bone Healing (post-trauma) Ligament Sprains