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Shockwave Therapy
Heal stubborn injuries and chronic pain without surgery, injections, or downtime. Focused shockwave therapy from board-certified clinicians. Feel results in as few as 1–2 sessions.
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Rest didn't fix it. Physical therapy helped a little, then plateaued. Cortisone shots wore off. Surgery feels like overkill, and the recovery is its own problem. Plantar fasciitis. Tennis elbow. Achilles tendonitis. A shoulder that won't heal. Chronic tendinopathies don't resolve on their own because the body has stopped trying to repair them. Shockwave therapy restarts that healing process at the cellular level.
UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE
What is focused shockwave therapy?
A non-invasive, precision treatment that uses focused acoustic waves to stimulate your body's natural healing response so tissue that's been stuck in chronic injury can finally repair.
At Compass, we use advanced Focused Shockwave Therapy to reduce inflammation and help your body heal faster, deeper, and more completely, without medications or invasive procedures. The waves trigger your body's own regenerative response at the cellular level.
Shockwave isn’t just for athletes. Multiple peer-reviewed studies show focused shockwave therapy improves outcomes in plantar fasciitis, tendinopathies, shoulder injuries, muscle tears, and joint degeneration. Whether you’re recovering from a stubborn injury or optimizing tissue health, the same protocols apply.
Chronic pain and inflammation don't have to be lifelong. Shockwave lets your body heal the way it was designed to, and you walk out of the appointment and go about your day.
HOW IT WORKS
Focused acoustic waves, targeted repair
Shockwave therapy delivers pulses of high-energy sound directly into injured tissue. These waves create controlled micro-trauma that triggers repair mechanisms the body had abandoned. Specifically, they:
- Increase blood flow to injured tissue
- Stimulate fibroblast activity and new collagen production
- Break up calcifications and old scar tissue
- Activate stem cells and tissue remodeling
WHAT WE TREAT
What can shockwave therapy treat?
At Compass, we use focused shockwave for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, as well as post-op recovery, scar tissue remodeling, and performance optimization in high-use joints. Each treatment is tailored to the exact depth, frequency, and energy level your condition requires.
Plantar fasciitis
Stimulates blood flow and breaks up scar tissue in the plantar fascia, reducing heel pain and inflammation.
Achilles tendonitis
Triggers healing in the thick tendon at the back of the ankle, improving mobility and reducing chronic strain.
Tennis elbow & golfer's elbow
Promotes collagen production and breaks down calcification to restore grip strength and reduce pain.
Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)
Deep penetration into the patellar tendon stimulates regeneration without injections or surgery.
Rotator cuff & shoulder tendinopathies
Targets microtears and calcified tissue to improve range of motion and reduce impingement.
Gluteal tendinopathy & hip pain
Reaches deep gluteal tendons to resolve inflammation and restore lateral hip stability.
Shin splints & hamstring injuries
Improves circulation and cellular activity in overused muscles, speeding recovery in lower-extremity injuries.
Chronic muscle tightness & trigger points
Releases adhesions and restores tissue elasticity, reducing spasms and persistent pain.
PRECISE FIT
Is shockwave therapy right for me?
Who's a good candidate?
- Adults with chronic tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, or overuse injuries that haven’t responded to rest or PT
- Patients looking to avoid injections, oral medications, or surgery
- Athletes and active people wanting faster, more complete recovery
- Anyone with calcifications, scar tissue, or old injuries that have stopped healing on their own
Who isn't a candidate?
- Patients with active infection in the treatment area
- Patients with bleeding disorders or on certain anticoagulants
- Pregnant patients (over the abdomen or lower back)
- Patients with malignancy in the treatment area
What to know before booking
- Sessions take 10–20 minutes
- A full course is typically 3–6 sessions, about a week apart
- Most patients notice pain reduction after 1–2 sessions
- Mild soreness for 24–48 hours is normal, results build over several weeks
WHY COMPASS
Not all shockwave therapy is the same
Focused, not radial
Many clinics market shockwave but actually use radial devices, which scatter energy superficially. Radial machines are cheaper, penetrate only a fraction as deeply, and produce significantly less power. In clinical trials, focused shockwave has consistently outperformed radial therapy for chronic tendinopathies, especially when depth and accuracy matter.
The Piezowave2: the strongest focused shockwave system available
Compass uses the Piezowave2, one of the most advanced focused shockwave platforms in the world. Unlike pneumatic or radial systems, the Piezowave uses piezoelectric crystal technology to deliver highly concentrated acoustic energy with exceptional precision.
- 62% more power — up to 0.85 mJ/mm² (vs. 0.53 mJ/mm² typical max)
- Reaches up to 110mm deep — most systems max out at 70mm
- Adjustable focal depth from 5mm to 110mm for precise targeting
- Consistent energy at therapeutic depth — no falloff