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Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy for
stubborn tendon and joint pain.

When a tendon or joint problem stops responding to rest, ice, and time, the tissue is often stuck in a stalled repair process. Shockwave restarts it. No drugs, no needles, no downtime.

Schedule a free 20 minute consultation or call 352-430-2720

How It Works

A controlled mechanical stimulus.

Shockwave therapy delivers high energy acoustic pressure waves into injured tissue through a handheld applicator. The body reads those waves as a controlled stimulus and responds by sending repair resources to the area.

Three things happen. New blood vessels form, which brings circulation back to tissue that had gone quiet. Growth factors and collagen producing cells are activated, which rebuilds the tendon or fascia. And the pressure waves break down calcium deposits and reduce the pain signaling that keeps a chronic injury feeling chronic.

This is repair, not masking. We are not numbing the pain. We are giving the tissue the stimulus it needs to finish recovering.

What It Treats

Built for the injuries that linger.

Plantar fasciitisAchilles tendinopathyTennis and golfer's elbowRotator cuff tendinopathyPatellar tendinopathyHip and gluteal tendon painCalcific tendinitisShin splintsChronic neck and back muscle painTrigger points

If your injury has lasted months and has not responded to the usual care, it is often a good candidate for shockwave. We will tell you honestly during your consultation.

What To Expect

A typical session.

01

We locate the source

We assess the injured area and find the exact tissue driving your pain before we treat anything.

02

Treatment is brief

The applicator delivers acoustic waves to the area for about five to ten minutes. You will feel a firm tapping and some pressure. Most patients tolerate it easily.

03

You walk out and resume your day

There is no downtime. You may feel mild soreness for a day as the tissue responds. Normal activity is fine.

04

We work in a series

Most conditions respond best to a short series of sessions, typically three to six, spaced about a week apart. Many patients notice change within the first few visits.

Common Questions

Shockwave, answered.

You will feel a strong tapping sensation and some pressure at the treatment site. We can adjust the intensity. Most patients describe it as very tolerable, and the session is short.
Most conditions respond to a series of three to six sessions spaced about a week apart. The exact number depends on how long the injury has been present and how it responds. We will give you a clear plan.
No. You can return to your normal activities right away. Some patients feel mild soreness for a day, which is a normal part of the tissue response.
Some patients feel relief within the first few sessions. Because shockwave works by rebuilding tissue, improvement often continues for weeks after the series is complete.
Shockwave therapy is a self pay service. We will go over the details when you call so there are no surprises.

Patient Testimonials

"I had a torn meniscus. Doctors only wanted to go toward surgery. I decided to try natural treatments. One was Dr. Cheshire. Within 4 treatments it was healed, and I was able to get back to my walking exercises. Excellent."

Arlette YonVerified patientAvoided knee surgery

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Let us look at what will not recover.

Schedule a free 20 minute consultation and we will tell you whether shockwave is the right tool for your injury.

Book your consultation 352-430-2720