Shockwave Therapy
Is your ability to move impacted by chronic pain, stubborn soft tissue injuries, or slow healing? If so, it’s time to take action. Our chiropractic and functional medicine doctor in Grand Rapids, MI, uses shockwave therapy to stimulate tissue repair, improve circulation, and address chronic pain at its source—without drugs or invasive procedures.
With over 28 years of experience, Dr. John Owings integrates this advanced technology into customized treatment plans designed to help the body heal more effectively.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate healing in damaged or inflamed tissues. These waves increase blood flow, break up scar tissue, and activate the body’s natural repair processes. is a targeted therapy designed to jump-start healing in areas that have not responded to traditional treatments.
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy helps patients experience meaningful improvements through:
- Reduced chronic pain
- Improved circulation to injured tissues
- Breakdown of scar tissue and adhesions
- Accelerated tissue repair
- Improved mobility and flexibility
- Non-invasive, drug-free treatment
- A personalized therapy plan based on diagnostic findings
Shockwave therapy is used strategically as part of a customized treatment plan built around your exam results and root-cause findings.
Conditions Treated with Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy may help with:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tendon injuries
- Chronic muscle pain
- Shoulder, knee, or elbow conditions
- Soft tissue adhesions
- Calcifications
- Persistent inflammation
Before-and-After Shockwave Therapy
Before Treatment
- Ongoing pain or stiffness
- Limited mobility or flexibility
- Slow or stalled healing
- Dependence on medications
- Frustration with recurring symptoms
- Reduced activity tolerance
After Treatment
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- Improved tissue flexibility
- Faster healing response
- Increased comfort with movement
- Reduced reliance on medications
- A long-term plan for tissue recovery
Shockwave Therapy FAQ
How does shockwave therapy work?
uses acoustic waves to stimulate blood flow and activate healing in damaged tissues.
Is shockwave therapy painful?
Most patients tolerate treatment well. Sensations vary, but sessions are brief and manageable.
How many sessions are typically needed?
The number of sessions depends on your condition and diagnostic findings.
Schedule Our 12-Point Functional Exam
If you’re ready to reduce pain, improve healing, and determine whether shockwave therapy is right for you, schedule a 12-point functional exam with our chiropractic and functional medicine doctor in Grand Rapids, MI. Call the Advanced Integrative Health Center at (616) 453-0600 and take the first step toward lasting relief and improved mobility.