Shockwave Therapy in Miami for Chronic Pain and Tendon Injuries

Physician supervised

Treatment is provided under the supervision of our medical director – Dr. Antonio Mesa
Double board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology and Pain Medicine

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy, also known as acoustic wave therapy, uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissues. It is commonly used to treat chronic tendon injuries, plantar fasciitis, and musculoskeletal pain without surgery or injections.

Why Shockwave Therapy Helps

Non-invasive (no injections or surgery)
No downtime
Improves blood flow
Naturally stimulates tissue repair

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Conditions Treated with Shockwave Therapy

Tendon & Overuse Injuries

Tennis elbow
Golfer’s elbow
Achilles tendonitis
Knee tendonitis
Iliotibial band syndrome

Foot & Heel Pain

Plantar fasciitis
Heel spurs

Upper & Lower Body Pain

Shoulder tendonitis
Hip tendonitis
Chronic back pain
Neck pain

Hand Conditions

Trigger finger
Dupuytren’s contracture

Breaking up scar tissue and calcifications

Stimulating Blood Flow and New Vessel Growth

Accelerating Tissue Repair and Regeneration

Breaking Up Scar Tissue and Calcifications

What to Expect During Treatment

Sessions last about 30 minutes
A course of therapy is typically 5 sessions
Weekly sessions
No pain/minimal discomfort
Recovery is fast – continue with your day after each session

Who Is a Candidate

You have ongoing pain that limits your movement or daily activities.
You don’t want to take medications or the medications are not helping.
You want a non‑invasive treatment that helps stimulate healing without injections, surgery, or downtime

Why See a Pain Medicine Specialist for Shockwave Therapy?

Many clinics in Miami offer shockwave therapy — chiropractors, physical therapists, and sports medicine practices. What sets Neuroscience Pain Center apart is physician-level diagnosis and oversight.
Dr. Mesa evaluates each patient’s pain profile before recommending shockwave therapy, ruling out contraindications such as nerve entrapment, fracture, or inflammatory arthropathy that require different treatment. Because he holds dual board certification in both Neurology and Pain Medicine, he can address both the musculoskeletal source of pain and any neurological components — such as peripheral nerve sensitization — that can prevent full recovery.

What Results Can I Expect?

Most patients begin to notice improvement within 2–4 weeks after completing a 5-session course. Some conditions, such as calcific shoulder tendonitis, may respond faster. Results vary by the severity and chronicity of the injury; patients with longstanding (2+ year) tendon damage may require more than one course of therapy. Dr. Mesa will assess your response after each session and adjust the protocol as needed.

Evidence & Effectiveness

Shockwave Therapy is supported by strong clinical research for chronic soft‑tissue pain. It improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and promotes healing in conditions like plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, back and neck pain, trigger finger, and early Dupuytren’s. Treatments are performed under the supervision of our medical director with 8 years of experience with shockwave therapy, ensuring safe, targeted, and effective care.

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FAQ's

Does shockwave therapy hurt?

Most patients describe shockwave therapy as, at most, mildly uncomfortable but very tolerable. The sensation feels like quick, repetitive taps on the skin. Areas with more inflammation may feel more sensitive, but the intensity can be adjusted to keep you comfortable.

Is shockwave therapy safe?

Yes. Shockwave therapy is FDA-cleared and has an established safety record in clinical literature. Common side effects are mild and temporary — slight redness, tenderness, or minor bruising at the treatment site. Serious adverse events are rare. Dr. Mesa reviews each patient’s history for contraindications such as active infection, or blood clotting disorders before proceeding.

Is shockwave therapy the same as ultrasound therapy?

No. While both use sound energy, they are very different. Ultrasound therapy uses low-intensity continuous waves primarily for heat and mild tissue effects. Shockwave therapy uses high-energy acoustic pulses that create a mechanical stimulus strong enough to break down calcifications, trigger neovascularization, and stimulate cellular repair. The clinical evidence base for shockwave therapy in tendinopathy is substantially stronger.

What is the Karl Storz D‑Actor 100?

The Karl Storz D‑Actor 100 is a clinical-grade radial shockwave device used in physician and sports medicine settings worldwide that is much more effective than the handheld devices sold online. It delivers precise, adjustable acoustic wave energy to targeted tissue. At Neuroscience Pain Center, we chose this device for its depth of clinical evidence and treatment accuracy.

How many sessions are needed?

Typically, a course of therapy lasts for 5 sessions.

Is shockwave therapy covered by insurance?

Some insurances cover it. You may also be able to use your HSA or FSA to pay for this treatment, depending on your plan’s rules. We can provide the documentation your plan may require.

Can shockwave therapy help if I've already tried cortisone injections?

Yes — in fact, many patients come to us specifically because pain returned after cortisone injections. Injections reduce inflammation quickly but do not repair underlying tissue damage. Shockwave therapy addresses the structural cause by stimulating healing in the tendon or fascia itself.

Is shockwave therapy better than injections?

Shockwave therapy isn’t necessarily ‘better’ than injections—they simply work in different ways. Injections can reduce inflammation quickly, while shockwave therapy helps stimulate natural healing in the tendons, ligaments, fascia, or other soft tissue. Many patients choose shockwave therapy when they want a non‑invasive option that is more natural or when pain returns after injections.

What is your office address and telephone number?

Neuroscience Pain Center
3911 SW 67th Avenue
Miami, FL 33155

Telephone: 305-670-7650