Shockwave Therapy in Berkeley
3 Waves Integrative Medicine
Non-invasive shockwave therapy in Berkeley for plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, tendon pain, arthritis,
and other soft tissue aches and pains.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy, also called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), uses focused acoustic pulses to stimulate healing in tissue that has stopped repairing itself. It uses FDA-cleared devices, requires no needles or medication, and is performed right in our office.
Chronic injuries often get “stuck.” Blood flow drops, scar tissue builds up, and the body stops treating the area as an injury. Shockwave therapy restarts that process:
Improves circulation by stimulating the growth of new blood vessels
Breaks down scar tissue and adhesions that limit movement
Activates tissue repair by converting mechanical pulses into healing signals inside the cells, a process called mechanotransduction
Reduces pain by calming overactive pain signaling in the treated area
Conditions We Treat with Shockwave
Feet & Lower Legs
Plantar fasciitis and heel pain, Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints
Knees & Hips
Chronic knee pain, knee and hip osteoarthritis, hip bursitis, patellar tendinopathy
Shoulders & Elbows
Rotator cuff injuries, calcific shoulder tendinitis, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow
Muscles & Scar Tissue
Hamstring and quad strains, groin pulls, post-surgical scar tissue, chronic muscle tightness and trigger points
Who Shockwave Helps
Athletes and Active People
Recover from hamstring strains, Achilles pain, shin splints, and rotator cuff injuries, and get back to training sooner.
Busy Parents
Relief from plantar fasciitis, hip pain, and knee pain that come from being on your feet all day.
Tech and Desk Professionals
Treat tennis elbow, shoulder tension, and repetitive strain without taking time off work.
