Shockwave Therapy in Foster City, CA
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that sends high-energy sound waves into injured tissue to trigger the body’s own healing response. It’s used for stubborn tendon, heel, and muscle pain that hasn’t improved with rest, stretching, or other care. At Integral Chiropractic, shockwave is combined with chiropractic care and rehab, so we treat both the painful tissue and the movement problems behind it.
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy, also called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), delivers rapid pulses of acoustic energy through the skin into the problem area. This increases blood flow, stimulates tissue repair, and can reduce pain sensitivity in long-standing injuries. Sessions are short, there are no needles or medication, and most people go straight back to their day.
What we do:
- Exam first: We confirm shockwave is a good fit for your condition and check for anything that would make it unsafe.
- Pinpoint the area: We locate the most sensitive tissue so the energy goes where it’s needed.
- Treatment session: The applicator is moved over the area for a few minutes, with intensity adjusted to your comfort.
- Combine with rehab: Stretching, strengthening, and chiropractic care address why the tissue got overloaded in the first place.
- Track progress: We reassess regularly and adjust your plan.
Conditions we treat:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy and calcific shoulder tendinitis
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
- Hip pain and gluteal tendinopathy
- Chronic muscle knots and trigger points
- Shin splints
How we're different:
- Shockwave plus a full plan: Shockwave works best alongside rehab and joint care, and we offer all three in one office.
- Exam before treatment: You won’t be sold a shockwave package without first confirming it suits your condition.
- Weekend availability: Open seven days a week.
- Financing options: Through CareCredit, Cherry, and a 0% interest option.
Areas we serve:
Integral Chiropractic is located at 951 Edgewater Blvd, Suite B, in Foster City. Patients come to us for shockwave therapy from across the Peninsula and South Bay, including:
- San Mateo
- Redwood City (Redwood Shores)
- Belmont
- San Carlos
- Burlingame
- Menlo Park
- East Palo Alto
- Millbrae
- Atherton
- San Bruno
- Palo Alto
- Mountain View
- Daly City
- Los Altos
- Sunnyvale
Frequently asked questions
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
Most people feel a strong tapping that’s uncomfortable but tolerable. We adjust the intensity throughout the session, and it usually gets easier as treatment goes on.
How many sessions will I need?
Most plans involve a series of sessions spaced about a week apart. Your exam and how you respond determine the exact number.
When will I notice results?
Some people feel less pain within a few sessions. Because shockwave stimulates healing, improvement often continues for weeks after the last session.
Who shouldn't have shockwave therapy?
It’s generally not used during pregnancy, over a cancerous tumor, in people on certain blood thinners, or over areas with an infection. We screen for these during your exam.
Is shockwave therapy covered by insurance?
It’s usually not covered by insurance plans. We offer financing to make it more affordable.