Shockwave Therapy

Science-based acoustic wave treatment for accelerated healing and tissue regeneration

Advanced technology that heals pain at its source. No surgery, no downtime.

Shockwave therapy treatment device for plantar fasciitis and tendon injuries

Advanced Acoustic Wave Therapy

Shockwave therapy uses precisely controlled acoustic waves to stimulate your body's natural healing mechanisms, promoting tissue regeneration and lasting pain relief.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) delivers high-energy acoustic waves deep into affected tissues. This stimulates tissue repair, enhances blood flow, and reduces inflammation. This non-invasive treatment addresses the root cause of pain, promoting long-lasting healing.

Treatment Overview

10-20
Minutes per session
6-8
Typical sessions
Non-Invasive
No downtime
Dr. Aaron Vanderhoof - Shockwave therapy specialist at VSWI Palo Alto

Dr. Aaron Vanderhoof

Shockwave Therapy Specialist

The Science Behind Shockwave Therapy

The same tech that breaks kidney stones now heals your stubborn injuries

This technology has been safely breaking kidney stones since the 1980s. Now we use gentler versions to fix your tennis elbow and plantar fasciitis - no surgery needed

Shockwave therapy device generating precise acoustic waves
1

Bullet-Speed Power

A projectile accelerates to 62 mph using compressed air inside our machine - like a tiny, controlled sonic boom that creates healing energy!

Deep tissue penetration and improved circulation
2

Deep Wave Penetration

The impact creates acoustic pressure waves that penetrate up to 6cm deep - way deeper than massage or your percussion gun can reach!

Cellular regeneration and tissue repair
3

Trauma-Level Healing

The waves mimic trauma forces that trigger your body's repair mode, boosting blood flow to slow-healing tendons and breaking up damaged cells!

Conditions We Treat

Shockwave therapy provides effective, evidence-based treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain patterns.

Heel and Foot Pain Treatment

  • Plantar fasciitis (heel spur syndrome)
  • Morton's neuroma treatment
  • Retrocalcaneal bursitis therapy

Elbow Pain Treatment

  • Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylosis)
  • Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylosis)

Shoulder Pain Treatment

  • Rotator cuff tendinopathy
  • Calcific tendonitis treatment

Tendon Injury Treatment

  • Achilles tendonitis therapy
  • Jumper's knee (patellar tendinopathy)
  • Chronic tendon injuries

Bone Healing Treatment

  • Stress fractures (chronic)
  • Non-union fractures

Joint Pain Treatment

  • Knee arthritis treatment
  • Joint injuries rehabilitation
  • Sports injuries recovery
Dr. Aaron performing professional shockwave therapy treatment at VSWI Palo Alto

Expert Care

Dr. Aaron brings
20+ years of experience
to help you achieve
lasting pain relief and recovery.

Learn about Dr. Aaron Vanderhoof

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

Experience the science of shockwave therapy and discover lasting relief from chronic pain.