Radial Pressure Shockwave Therapy

Effective, Non-Invasive Pain Relief at Desert Valley Chiropractic

Unfortunately, stubborn chronic pain is far too common.  Statistically 20-25% of adults experience chronic pain.  Often the pain can interfere with common daily activities such as golf, pickleball, work and taking care of our families.    

At Desert Valley Chiropractic in North Phoenix, we now offer Radial Pressure Shockwave Therapy, a powerful regenerative treatment designed to break through chronic pain and accelerate healing, without an injection or the need for surgery. Whether used on its own or in combination with chiropractic care, shockwave therapy helps you feel better, move better, and get back to doing what you love.

What Is Radial Pressure Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy uses concentrated acoustic waves that penetrate deep into soft tissue to speed up the body’s natural healing process and remodel damaged tissue.

It can accomplish this by:

1. Improving circulation or blood flow to the area through a process called Angiogenesis
2. Remodeling or breaking up scar tissue
   
3. Reduce inflammation
4. Analgesic effects by reducing pain-causing chemicals such as Substance P
5. Promote tissue regeneration via stem cell production

It’s quick, non-invasive, and requires no downtime — making it a great option for busy, active patients in the North Phoenix area.

Conditions That Respond Well to Shockwave Therapy

We often recommend Radial Pressure Shockwave for patients struggling with these conditions:

• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
• Shoulder pain (including calcific tendinitis or frozen shoulder)
• Tennis elbow / Golfer’s elbow
• Achilles tendinitis
• Knee pain and patellar tendinitis (jumper’s knee)
• Hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
• IT band syndrome
• Shin splints
• Chronic muscle tightness or trigger points
• Scar tissue and adhesions
• Poor healing from prior injuries

What Does Shockwave Therapy Feel Like?

Most patients describe Radial Pressure Shockwave Therapy as a deep tapping or pulsing sensation on the targeted area.
While some spots may feel tender — especially if there’s chronic inflammation or scar tissue — the treatment is generally well-tolerated and only lasts a few minutes.

Some patients feel immediate relief, while others notice improvement over a few sessions as healing progresses.
There’s no downtime afterward, but we recommend being gentle with the treated area for about 24 hours.
You can return to your normal routine right away — often with less pain and improved mobility.

Why Combine Shockwave with Chiropractic Care?

At Desert Valley Chiropractic, we use gentle, precise Activator Method adjustments to restore motion, alignment, and function to the joints. Shockwave therapy works beautifully alongside chiropractic care to address chronic soft tissue disorders and inflammation, helping your body stabilize faster and stay pain-free longer.

Not seeing a chiropractor? No problem! Shockwave is effective on its own — especially for chronic soft tissue injuries that haven’t responded to other treatments.

Why Choose Desert Valley Chiropractic?

• Over 350 5-star reviews from happy patients
• Gentle, effective, Activator-only chiropractic care
• Caring, experienced providers who listen
• Now offering the latest in Radial Pressure Shockwave technology
• Conveniently located in Moon Valley, near Lookout Mountain and North 7th Street

We proudly serve patients in North Phoenix, Moon Valley, 85022, and surrounding areas including Glendale, Paradise Valley Village, Deer Valley, and North Scottsdale.