Shockwave Therapy in Annapolis
A breakthrough in pain relief
Living with chronic pain can feel like a never-ending cycle of discomfort, limited mobility and frustration. Whether it is persistent heel pain, nagging shoulder tendinitis, or stubborn tennis elbow, finding lasting relief can be a challenge. At Annapolis Pain Management, we offer an innovative approach using a non-invasive treatment that is helping our patients get back to living pain-free: SHOCKWAVE THERAPY!
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), is a cutting-edge treatment designed to stimulate your body’s natural healing processes. It uses high energy acoustic sound waves to target musculoskeletal pain and injuries—helping damaged tissues regenerate and reducing chronic inflammation.
ESWT was originally developed to break up kidney stones. Shockwave technology has been adapted for orthopedics and pain management, proving highly effective for a range of chronic conditions, including but not limited to:
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Hip pain and bursitis
At Annapolis Pain Management, we tailor Shockwave Therapy treatments to each patient’s unique condition, maximizing healing capabilities.
How does Shockwave Therapy Work?
The treatment involves applying a handheld device to the affected area, delivering rapid acoustic pulses deep into the tissues. These shockwaves trigger several beneficial biological responses:
What to Expect During Treatment
At Annapolis Pain Management, your experience is our priority. Here is what typically happens in a Shockwave Therapy session:
Your provider locates the painful area using hands-on examination and, if needed, imaging techniques.
A conductive gel is applied to ensure smooth transmission of the shockwaves
The shockwave device delivers controlled pulses directly to the target area.
Treatments are quick and effective, less than 15 minutes.
You may feel mild discomfort, but generally well tolerated.
Most patients undergo 3 to 6 sessions spaced a week apart for optimal results.
Why choose shockwave therapy over other treatments?
Patients can struggle with pain despite physical therapy, medications or injections. Shockwave can get a stubborn, chronic condition over the hump. It offers several advantages:
Non-invasive and drug free
No needles, no anesthesia, no side effects from medications.
Quick sessions with minimal downtime
You can return to your normal activities right after treatment.
Long-lasting healing
It addresses the root cause of pain by encouraging tissue repair, not just masking the symptoms.
Safe for most patients
Especially beneficial for those who cannot tolerate surgery or medications.
FAQs About Shockwave Therapy
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What Our Clients Say
“I was in a car accident and was experience radiating pain into my arm. It has helped get rid of the arm pain and the residual pain I have in my neck and shoulder is less and intense and less frequent.”
“It has been a game changer. I was stagnant with my progress with trigger point injections and after my first shockwave it helped me progress in the right direction. You literally feeling it melt away the trigger points.“
“I love it! I noticed less pain in the treated area within 2 days after my first treatment.”
