Shockwave Therapy

Are you struggling with chronic pain that just won’t go away, no matter what you try?

Whether it’s a nagging sports injury, plantar fasciitis, or stubborn tendon pain, Main Street Wellness offers advanced Shockwave Therapy as part of our comprehensive pain management solutions to help patients finally find lasting relief.

Our doctors use this safe, non-invasive treatment to target the root cause of pain—helping our patients heal faster, feel better, and return to the activities they love.

Learn more about the benefits of shockwave therapy
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What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to target damaged tissues and stimulate natural healing.

It’s clinically proven to reduce pain and improve mobility by breaking up scar tissue, increasing blood flow, and accelerating tissue regeneration.

We provide this FDA-cleared therapy for patients who want to avoid surgery or are not responding well to traditional pain relief methods.

Conditions We Treat With ESWT

At Main Street Wellness, we use shockwave therapy to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Chronic back pain and neck pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
• Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
• Achilles tendinitis
• Rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Shin splints
• Hip bursitis
• Patellar tendinitis (jumper’s knee)

Whether your condition is the result of repetitive motion, poor posture, an old injury, or a sports-related strain, this innovative therapy may help reduce your discomfort and improve your function—without the need for drugs or downtime.

How Does It Work?

During a shockwave session, our trained team will apply a handheld device to the treatment area. The device delivers pulses of acoustic energy into the targeted tissues, triggering biological responses that support healing and regeneration.

Each session typically lasts 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the area being treated. Most patients begin to feel noticeable relief within just a few treatments, with optimal results typically achieved after 3 to 6 sessions.

What Are The Benefits?

There are several benefits to choosing shockwave therapy, including:

• Non-invasive and drug-free
• Minimal side effects
• No downtime or recovery period
• Fast-acting pain relief
• Long-term healing and improved mobility

Our goal is to help people live pain-free and active lives using the most advanced and effective treatments available—and this is a key part of that mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

• HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THE TREATMENT?

  Success Rates: 90% improvement was recorded for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) by the Journal of Orthopedic Research (2005). The same publication quotes a 77% success rate when treating Tennis Elbow, and other clinical studies have generally reported a success rate in excess of 75%. Nice (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) provided evidence to the NHS: NICE evidence for Shockwave.

  Shockwave Therapy is FDA cleared for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and connective tissue disorders; there are no known risks or complications.

• IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY COVERED BY INSURANCE?

  Shockwave therapy is an elective pay modality and is not covered by insurance.

• ARE THERE ANY CONTRAINDICATIONS WITH SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?

  Shockwave Therapy is not recommended for patients on blood thinners, those with malignancies, and those who are pregnant.

• HOW MANY SESSIONS DO I NEED?

  Shockwave treatment is often performed once a week for a period of 3-6 weeks, depending on Chronicity of the problem.

• WHEN WILL I SEE IMPROVEMENT FROM SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?

  Patients may begin to see improvement 4 weeks after their last treatment. More significant improvement often occurs 8-12 weeks after the last treatment.

For effective pain relief with Shockwave Therapy in Nashua, Manchester, Merrimack, Bedford, Hudson, or any city in Hillsborough County, contact us today at (603) 882-5742 to schedule your appointment.