Best Shockwave Therapy in Los Angeles
Non-Invasive Healing for Heel Pain, Tendon Injuries, Neuromas, and More
Are you suffering from persistent foot or ankle pain that hasn’t improved with rest, orthotics, or injections? Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a powerful, non-surgical treatment option now offered at SoCal Foot and Ankle Doctors in Santa Monica and the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers. Whether you’re struggling with plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, neuroma, or even diabetic foot ulcers, shockwave therapy can help your body jumpstart the healing process — without incisions or downtime.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive, FDA-approved procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in chronically injured tissue. Unlike cortisone injections or surgery, ESWT triggers your body’s natural regenerative processes to repair damaged muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia.
It works by:
- Stimulating collagen production
- Releasing growth factors
- Recruiting stem cells to injured tissue
- Improving local blood flow
- Disrupting scar tissue
- Promoting new blood vessel formation
With success rates reported between 70–85%, ESWT is a safe, proven alternative for patients who want pain relief without invasive procedures or lengthy recovery.
Conditions Treated with Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is clinically effective for a wide range of chronic foot and ankle conditions, including:
We will carefully review your medical history to determine if you’re a good candidate.
What to Expect During Your Visit
- A small handheld probe is applied to your skin over the area of pain.
- High-energy shockwaves are delivered for 15–20 minutes in-office.
- The treatment is non-invasive and usually does not require anesthesia.
- You’ll remain awake and can communicate pain areas to better target treatment.
Most patients report mild discomfort during treatment, which typically improves quickly. Treatments are usually scheduled once per week for 3–5 sessions depending on your condition.
What Happens After the Procedure?
- You can walk immediately after the procedure.
- Avoid strenuous activity or impact exercise for 1–2 weeks.
- Minor side effects like swelling, bruising, or tingling are temporary.
- Most patients feel improvement within 2–4 weeks.
- Recovery is significantly shorter compared to surgical options or injections.
Is There Any Downtime?
Shockwave therapy requires little to no downtime. While we recommend limiting physical activity for several days after treatment, most patients return to normal daily activities immediately.
Is Shockwave Therapy Covered by Insurance?
Unfortunately, shockwave therapy is not covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare. However, we offer convenient payment plans and can review all financial options with you during your consultation.
Who Is Not a Candidate for Shockwave?
Shockwave is not recommended for patients with:
Why Choose SoCal Foot and Ankle Doctors?
At our Santa Monica and Cedars-Sinai locations, we specialize in advanced non-surgical treatments for foot and ankle pain. Our board-certified podiatrists are highly experienced in regenerative medicine, and we tailor every plan to your lifestyle and needs.
- Industry-leading technology in a comfortable clinical setting
- Comprehensive evaluation and follow-up care
- Proven patient outcomes with 80%+ success rate
- Trusted by athletes, professionals, and seniors alike
Don’t Let Chronic Pain Hold You Back
You don’t need surgery to get back on your feet. If you’re dealing with chronic heel pain, tendon inflammation, or a non-healing foot ulcer, Shockwave Therapy may be the solution you’ve been waiting for.
Schedule your consultation today at SoCal Foot and Ankle Doctors in Santa Monica or the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers.
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