SHOCKWAVE THERAPY DUNWOODY GA
Relieve Pain and Heal Faster, Without Surgery
Shockwave therapy triggers your body’s own healing response to relieve chronic and acute pain, repair damaged tissue, and get you back to the life you love, often in just a few sessions.
The Many Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy uses focused acoustic and pressure waves to trigger your body’s own natural healing response, right at the source of your pain, not just around it. Here’s what that means for you:
Real relief, not just a mask for pain
Shockwave therapy signals your body to send its own repair resources like increased blood flow and cellular activity directly to the site of injury, accelerating the natural process your body already knows how to do.
Relief where other treatments haven't worked
Reach areas of your body that don’t get much blood supply on their own, like tendons and joints (which is exactly why those injuries tend to heal so slowly when left to rest alone).
Less time recovering, more time living
Sessions are measured in minutes, not hours, so you can fit treatment into a lunch break or between errands. You’re back to your regular day right after treatment.
Non-invasive treatment option
No incisions, no anesthesia, and no reliance on medication to manage your pain. Just a treatment that works, without the risks or recovery time that come with surgery.
Two Types of Shockwave Treatment That We Offer
Not all shockwave therapy is the same. At WFC, we use two distinct types of shockwave technology so your treatment can be matched to exactly what you need, instead of a one-size-fits-all approach.
Radial Pulse Wave (RPW)
If your pain covers a broader area — tight traps, a tense IT band, calf tightness, or piriformis pain — RPW is likely your best fit.
This pneumatic pressure wave is delivered at the skin’s surface and works into the tissue below, making it especially effective for trigger points, muscle spasms, and large muscle groups.
Focused Shockwave
When your pain is centered on one specific, deep-seated area — a tendon, a joint, or even a disc — Focused Shockwave is built for precision.
Its electromagnetic pulse waves converge to a single point about the size of a dime, reaching tissue that surface-level treatments for arthritis and deep tendon injuries simply can’t access.
Why Choose Wilson Family Chiropractic for Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses focused acoustic and pressure waves to trigger your body’s own natural healing response, right at the source of your pain, not just around it. Here’s what that means for you:
Advanced Equipment Most Offices Don't Have
All shockwave devices aren’t created equal. Not only do you get access to true clinical-grade equipment, but you’ll benefit from a hard-to-find combination of Radial Pulse Wave and Focused Shockwave under the same roof.
A Uniquely Trained Therapy Team
Equipment is only half the equation; how it’s used matters just as much. Our team is trained specifically on these devices, so every session is delivered with the precision and expertise it takes to get real (and consistent) results.
A Complete Regenerative Toolkit
We also offer Class 4 Laser Therapy, a light-based treatment that works differently from shockwave but pairs perfectly alongside it to support deeper, cellular-level healing under one roof.
Treatment Built Around You
From simple muscle tension to long-standing joint or tendon issues, our tools are versatile enough to handle both, so your treatment plan is built around your specific condition, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Common Conditions Effectively Treated & Managed
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder can be one of the slowest conditions to resolve on its own; physical therapy alone can take a year or more to show meaningful improvement. Many of our patients experience noticeable relief in a matter of weeks with targeted shockwave treatment.
Plantar Fasciitis
If you’ve tried other approaches to plantar fasciitis without lasting success, you’re not alone. It’s a condition that’s often difficult to resolve through conservative care alone. Focused Shockwave is FDA-approved specifically for plantar fasciitis, giving you a treatment option with real clinical backing behind it.
Tennis Elbow & Golfer's Elbow
Rather than just easing symptoms through stretching and manipulation, shockwave therapy lets us treat the underlying tissue damage directly, addressing the actual cause of your pain, not just the discomfort it creates.
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- Heel spurs
- Tendinopathy
- Hip pain and arthritis
- Shoulder pain, rotator cuff and labrum issues
- Knee osteoarthritis
- SI joint dysfunction
- TMJ (jaw) pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Disc-related pain
- Deep groin pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Trapezius and large muscle tension
What to Expect From Your Treatment Plan
Shockwave therapy works best as part of a structured treatment plan rather than a single visit — most patients see the best results over a series of sessions tailored to their specific condition. Focused Shockwave for plantar fasciitis, for example, typically involves 3 to 6 sessions.
During your visit, our team will walk you through what a plan looks like for your specific situation, including how many sessions to expect and what results you can realistically anticipate along the way.
Shockwave therapy is non-invasive, engineered to operate within carefully calibrated safety thresholds, and involves no significant downtime.
Return To Living Pain-Free At Wilson Family Chiropractic
At Wilson Family Chiropractic, we’re committed to serving our patients with expert chiropractic care, shockwave therapy, laser therapy and much more!
Common Questions About Shockwave Therapy
How does it work?
Shockwave therapy sends focused acoustic or pressure waves into the targeted tissue. This signals your body to direct its natural healing resources, including increased blood flow and cellular repair activity, straight to the site of injury, accelerating a process your body already knows how to do.
Is it painful?
Most patients describe the sensation as deep pressure or mild discomfort rather than significant pain, and sessions are brief. Your provider adjusts intensity based on your comfort and the area being treated.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your specific condition. Some protocols, like Focused Shockwave for plantar fasciitis, typically involve 3 to 6 sessions. Focused Shockwave is actually FDA-approved specifically for treating plantar fasciitis — most shockwave devices are used off-label, but this one has been clinically cleared for that exact condition. We’ll map out a plan specific to you during your visit.
What's the difference between Radial Pulse Wave (RPW) and Focused Shockwave?
RPW is best suited for broader muscle areas and general tension, while Focused Shockwave targets a precise, deep point (like a tendon or joint) with more concentrated energy. We’ll help determine which one (or both) is right for your condition.
How is this different from an at-home device or a lower-cost shockwave machine?
Consumer-grade or lower-cost devices typically can’t generate the same depth, precision, or clinical intensity as the equipment we use, and getting real results requires proper training to apply it correctly. The combination of advanced equipment and a trained therapy team is what allows us to reach tissue that lower-powered devices can’t.
Will my insurance cover shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy is generally considered an elective regenerative treatment, and coverage varies by provider. Our team can walk you through your options and what a treatment plan looks like during your visit.
