Shockwave Therapy in Tampa, FL
50-75% Pain Reduction in 3-6 Weeks With The Same Protocol Dr. Hanson Uses on Professional Athletes!
What Can Focused ShockWave Therapy Help With?
- Back Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Knee Pain
- Hip Pain
- Shoulder Pain / Rotator Cuff
- Achilles tendinitis
- Chronic Slow Healing Injuries
- And more...
What is Focused Shockwave Therapy?
Focused Shockwave Therapy is a precise, non-surgical treatment that targets chronic pain and damaged tissues deep beneath the surface—often reaching areas other therapies can’t.
Unlike broader treatments, focused shockwave uses high-energy acoustic waves that concentrate their power at a specific depth (up to several centimeters into the body). This precision delivers controlled pulses directly to the injured spot, where they:
- Boost blood circulation to bring oxygen and nutrients for faster healing
- Break up scar tissue, calcifications, and adhesions that cause stiffness and pain
- Stimulate your body’s natural repair processes, including new collagen production and cell regeneration
- Reduce inflammation and desensitize irritated nerves
It’s especially effective for stubborn conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, rotator cuff issues, jumper’s knee, and other deep tendon or joint problems, even stubborn Low Back Pain!
Most patients need just 3–5 quick sessions (10–20 minutes each), with no downtime—no incisions, no injections, no lengthy recovery. Many notice significant pain relief and improved function starting within weeks as healing builds naturally.
If you’ve tried rest, PT, meds, or other options without lasting results, focused shockwave offers a powerful, evidence-based path to real recovery—helping you get back to moving, working, and living pain-free.
How Does Focused Shockwave Work To Heal Chronic Nagging Pain?
Focused shockwave therapy works by delivering high-energy, precisely targeted acoustic waves deep into damaged tissues, creating controlled microtrauma that kickstarts your body’s natural healing cascade. This triggers an initial inflammatory response (often mild and therapeutic) right after treatment, where the body releases growth factors, increases local blood flow, and begins clearing out debris and scar tissue. Over the first 1–2 weeks, this phase transitions into regeneration: new blood vessels form (angiogenesis), stem cells and fibroblasts are recruited, and collagen production ramps up to repair tendons, ligaments, or other soft tissues.
By weeks 3–6, the remodeling phase strengthens the new tissue matrix, reduces chronic inflammation, and restores function—leading to progressive pain relief, improved mobility, and lasting structural healing. Many patients notice initial improvements within a few weeks, with peak regeneration benefits often building steadily over the full 6-week period as the body’s regenerative processes fully unfold without surgery or downtime. Followup studies show that patients are stable with significantly less pain over a year after their treatment series!
Testimonials From Our Patients
Meet Your Doctor
I understand the debilitating impact chronic pain can have on your life. You might feel like you’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to work. That’s where I come in.
With over 10 years of clinical experience in managing complex cases, I have dedicated my career to helping people like you find relief and reclaim their lives.
My unique approach combines cutting-edge therapies with a deep understanding of the intricate connections between the body’s systems.
I have helped countless individuals overcome the challenges these chronic conditions can cause. By addressing the root causes of your issues, we can develop a personalized treatment plan that provides lasting relief.
Career Highlights
- Performed 35,000+ procedures
- 10 years clinical experience
- Florida’s most experienced dry needling practitioner
- Consulted with MLB, NFL, MLS organizations
- Consults with practitioners from all over the country
- Social media following of 175,000+ people with over 12 million people watching his videos worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions Focused Shockwave Therapy Treatment for Pain
Shockwave Therapy is commonly used for:
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis elbow
• Golfer’s elbow
• Shoulder tendinopathy
• Hip pain
• Achilles tendinitis
• Chronic muscle tension
• Scar tissue or calcification buildup
• Slow-healing injuries
Most patients feel a tapping or pulsing sensation during treatment. It can be slightly uncomfortable in painful areas, but it is very tolerable and only lasts a few minutes. Most people describe it as “intense but relieving.
Most patients need 4–6 sessions, spaced about a week apart. Chronic or long-term cases may require a few more visits, while acute conditions may improve faster.
No. You can get back to normal daily activities right away. We only recommend avoiding deep tissue massage, heavy lifting or high-impact workouts for 24 hours after treatment.
Some patients feel relief after the first session, but meaningful improvement typically occurs after 2–3 treatments as the tissue begins to repair. Full healing continues for several weeks after your last session.
Some people feel like they are healed after just 3 treatments, but this is when you are most vulnerable – your tissue has started the repair process and feels better but the collagen fibers haven’t stabilized yet. It really takes 6-12 weeks for things to be stable!
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