Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
at Rocklin Family Practice and Sports Medicine

Non-invasive treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injury recovery

At Rocklin Family Practice and Sports Medicine, we are committed to providing the most advanced, non-invasive treatments for musculoskeletal pain and injury recovery. One of our most powerful options is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), delivered with the SoftWave TRT® device.

Shockwave treatment of shoulder

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy uses controlled sound pulses to:

  • Reduce pain by calming overactive nerve endings
  • Stimulate tissue regeneration by activating repair pathways and collagen production
  • Improve circulation by promoting new blood vessel growth
  • Support tendon, bone, and muscle healing

With the SoftWave TRT® unfocused electrohydraulic device, shockwaves cover a wider and deeper treatment area than traditional focused or radial systems, making it especially effective for complex injuries.

Unique Advantages of SoftWave TRT®

  • Wider & deeper coverage: Treats larger areas in one session
  • Activates stem cells: Research shows unfocused shockwaves release healing signals (like VEGF) that recruit the body’s own stem/progenitor cells to the injury site
  • Non-invasive & well tolerated: No anesthesia, no downtime
  • Clinically proven: Used by leading orthopedic and sports medicine centers worldwide

Conditions Backed by Research

Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee)

  • Comparable results to surgery, but with no recovery downtime
  • Studies report 90% patient satisfaction vs. 50% with conservative care
  • Recurrence rates much lower with ESWT

Achilles Tendinopathy

  • Multiple randomized controlled trials confirm ESWT as one of the most effective options for chronic Achilles pain
  • MWorks best when combined with eccentric loading exercises
  • Improves function and reduces pain long-term

Hamstring Tendinopathy

  • In professional athletes, 85% improved with ESWT vs only 10% with traditional therapy
  • Safe, effective, and supports quicker return to sport

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

  • Large studies show ESWT reduces pain and restores grip strength
  • Superior long-term results compared to corticosteroid injections
  • More effective than ultrasound therapy

Shoulder Tendinopathy & Calcific Tendinitis

  • High-energy ESWT improves pain, mobility, and shoulder strength
  • In calcific tendinitis, up to 90% improve, with calcium deposits often dissolving
  • Non-surgical alternative before considering invasive procedures

Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)

  • Strongest evidence base with multiple meta-analyses
  • ESWT reduces pain and improves function at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months
  • Safer and more durable than steroid injections or ultrasound therapy

Knee Osteoarthritis

  • Improves pain and function for up to 12 months
  • Helps delay or avoid surgery
  • Best results at medium-energy settings, with minimal side effects

How ESWT Promotes Healing?

Shockwaves trigger mechanotransduction — converting sound energy into biological signals. This leads to:

  • Cell activation: Stimulates repair pathways (FAK, ERK/MAPK, mTOR)
  • Collagen synthesis & reorganization: Strengthens tendon and ligament healing
  • Bone healing: Increases osteoblast activity and growth factors like BMP-4 and VEGF
  • Stem cell recruitment: Attracts the body’s own stem/progenitor cells to the injury site
  • Pain modulation: Desensitizes pain-transmitting nerve fibers

Why Patients Choose Shockwave Therapy with SoftWave TRT®

  • Non-invasive, safe, and well tolerated
  • Proven effective in multiple clinical studies
  • Faster return to activity with minimal downtime
  • Stimulates not just symptom relief, but true tissue regeneration

Take the Next Step

If you’re struggling with chronic tendon, joint, or muscle pain, SoftWave TRT® Shockwave Therapy may help you heal faster and return to the activities you love.

Call Rocklin Family Practice and Sports Medicine today to learn more and schedule your consultation.

916-624-0300

Scientific Research Articles Showing the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

Basic Science

Apophysis / Achilles

Elbow

Fractures

Hamstring

Hand / Wrist

Hip

Knee

Myofascial Pain

Neurologic

Plantar Fasciitis

Shoulder

Spine

TMJ