Shockwave/ESWT

What is Shockwave?

Shockwave Therapy (also called ESWT Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy) is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic (sound) waves to stimulate the body's natural healing response. These waves deliver mechanical energy into tissues, helping activate cellular repair processes, improve circulation, and promote tissue remodeling.

Unlike treatments that simply mask symptoms, shockwave therapy works by encouraging the body to repair and regenerate damaged or dysfunctional tissues.

How Does Shockwave Work?

When shockwave energy enters the tissue, it creates a biological response that may:

  • Increase blood flow and circulation

  • Stimulate new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis)

  • Activate cellular repair mechanisms

  • Promote collagen production

  • Support nerve healing and regeneration

  • Reduce chronic inflammation

  • Break down scar tissue and fibrosis

  • Improve tissue flexibility and function

  • Stimulate the release of growth factors involved in healing

Types of Shockwave Available at Restore

Radial Shockwave

Delivers acoustic energy over a broader treatment area and is commonly used for muscle, tendon, and soft tissue conditions.

SoftWave Broad- Focused ShockwaveTherapy

An advanced electrohydraulic shockwave technology that produces broad, unfocused acoustic waves designed to stimulate healing, improve blood flow, and support tissue regeneration. Click here for more information softwavebenefits.com

What’s Happening Inside the Body

Potential Effects of Shockwave According to Research

Increased Blood Vessel Formation (Angiogenesis)

  • Stimulates growth factors involved in new blood vessel formation

  • Improves circulation to damaged tissues

  • Enhances oxygen and nutrient delivery

Stimulation of Growth Factors

May increase signaling molecules involved in healing, including:

  • VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

  • eNOS (endothelial nitric oxide synthase)

  • PCNA (cell proliferation marker)

  • BMPs involved in tissue repairpening Inside the Body

Improved Microcirculation

  • Increases local blood flow

  • Supports tissue metabolism

  • Helps remove waste products from injured tissue

Reduction of Neurogenic Pain

  • May reduce pain signaling from irritated nerves

  • Can decrease substance P and other pain mediators

  • Helps calm chronic pain pathways

Breakdown of Fibrotic Tissue

  • May help remodel scar tissue

  • Improves tissue mobility and elasticity

  • Can reduce soft tissue restrictions Body

Cellular Activation

  • Creates a mechanotransduction response

  • Converts mechanical energy into cellular signaling

  • "Turns on" healing pathways within cellsy

Collagen Production

  • Stimulates fibroblast activity

  • Supports collagen synthesis

  • Promotes stronger, healthier tissue remodeling

Nerve Regeneration Support

  • May stimulate nerve repair pathways

  • Can improve nerve function and conduction

  • May support recovery of injured peripheral nerves

  • Being studied for neuropathy and nerve-related conditions

Activation of Stem Cells

  • Research suggests shockwave may attract and activate endogenous stem cells

  • Supports tissue remodeling and repairpening Inside the Body

Tendon and Ligament Remodeling

  • Encourages repair of degenerative tendon tissue

  • Supports tendon regeneration

  • Helps improve tissue quality and function

Anti-Inflammatory Effects

  • Helps shift chronic inflammatory environments toward healing

  • Supports resolution of persistent inflammatione Body

Increased Nitric Oxide Production

  • Supports blood vessel health

  • Improves circulation

  • Important in tissue repair and erectile function

dImproved Mitochondrial Activity

  • Supports cellular energy production

  • Enhances tissue recovery

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