Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that delivers acoustic pressure waves deep into injured or painful tissue, stimulating your body’s natural healing response. It works by increasing blood flow, breaking down calcifications, and triggering cellular repair — helping the body heal tissue that has become chronically painful and resistant to other treatments.

At Kia Ora Chiropractic and Wellness, we use shockwave therapy to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain • Achilles tendinopathy • Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) • Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder calcification • Tennis and golfer’s elbow (lateral/medial epicondylitis) • Hip flexor and gluteal tendinopathies • Chronic muscle tension and trigger points

Shockwave is particularly effective for stubborn, long-standing injuries that haven’t responded to rest, massage, or manual therapy alone. Most patients notice meaningful improvement within 3–5 sessions, with minimal downtime and no need for medication or surgery.

If you’ve been dealing with a nagging injury that just won’t go away, shockwave therapy may be the missing piece in your recovery. Ask our team whether it’s right for you.