Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that helps reduce pain, stimulate healing, and improve mobility in a variety of lower body conditions. By increasing circulation and activating the body’s natural healing response, ESWT can be highly effective for chronic injuries, tendon problems, joint pain, and soft tissue dysfunction.
At Springs Chiropractic, ESWT is commonly used to treat conditions affecting the hips, knees, legs, ankles, and feet.
Common Lower Body Conditions Treated With ESWT
Hip Conditions
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Hip impingement (FAI)
- Gluteal tendinopathy
- Hip flexor tendonitis
- Piriformis syndrome
Knee Conditions
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee)
- MCL sprains
- ACL sprains and partial tears
- IT band syndrome
Leg Conditions
- Hamstring strains
- Shin splints
- Calf strains
- Muscle tightness and chronic soft tissue injuries
Ankle Conditions
- Chronic ankle sprains
- Achilles tendonitis
- Ligament injuries
- Tendon inflammation
Foot Conditions
- Plantar fasciitis
- Morton’s neuroma
- Heel pain
- Foot tendonitis
Other Lower Body Conditions
- Scar tissue and adhesions
- Chronic inflammation
- Overuse injuries
- Sports-related soft tissue injuries
- Sciatica related to muscular dysfunction
Benefits of ESWT
Shockwave therapy provides a drug-free, non-surgical option for treating lower body pain and injuries.
ESWT May Help:
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Accelerate tissue healing
- Improve flexibility and mobility
- Stimulate circulation and tissue repair
- Break down scar tissue and adhesions
- Support long-term recovery without surgery or injections