5.0 ★
GOOGLE RATING
2,000+
PATIENTS TREATED
1-on-1
CARE, EVERY VISIT
THE BASICS
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy sends acoustic pressure waves into injured tissue to restart healing.
The waves signal cells to build new blood vessels, collagen, and repair factors, waking up tissue that stopped healing on its own. It's non-invasive, with no downtime.
AVION uses a focused shockwave device from Chattanooga, and every session is paired with 1-on-1 physical therapy so the new tissue heals strong.
● CONDITIONS
What does shockwave therapy help with?
Shockwave works best on tissue that's stuck: injuries that have hung on for months and haven't improved with rest or regular physical therapy.
Plantar fasciitis
Heel pain that's worst with your first steps in the morning.
Stress fractures & slow bone healing
Bone injuries that are taking longer than they should.
Chronic muscle pain
Tight, painful muscles that keep coming back.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What happens during shockwave treatment?
No needles, no injections, and no downtime. Here's how a plan usually runs.
1
Evaluation
We find the exact tissue that's causing your pain and build a clear plan around it.
2
The session
You'll feel a strong pulsing pressure. We start at a lower intensity and adjust to what you can tolerate.
3
Afterward
You can get back to your day. Some people are sore for 24–48 hours.
4
Your plan
Most shockwave plans run 3–6 sessions total, paired with physical therapy.
3,921
PATIENTS IN A 2025 REVIEW
A 2025 review of 3,921 patients ranked shockwave favorably against injections, physical therapy, and exercise alone for common tendon conditions.
● THE IRIS METHOD
Why does AVION pair shockwave with physical therapy?
Shockwave restarts repair. Physical therapy loads the new tissue so it matures strong instead of breaking down again. Red light therapy can be added to a visit to give cells more energy to keep going.
I
Inflammation
Restart the healing response in stuck, chronic tissue.
R
Repair
Support collagen, blood vessel growth, and cellular energy.
I
Invest
Stack regenerative tools so their effects build on each other.
S
Stress
Apply controlled load so new tissue matures strong.
Shockwave therapy FAQ
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
You'll feel a strong pulsing pressure. Some people are sore for 24–48 hours afterward. We start at a lower intensity and adjust to what you can tolerate.
How many shockwave sessions will I need?
Most shockwave plans run 3–6 sessions total. Your full plan depends on your injury, and you'll get a clear one at your first evaluation.
What's the difference between focused and radial shockwave?
Radial shockwave spreads its energy near the surface of the skin. Focused shockwave concentrates its energy at a set depth in the tissue. AVION uses a focused shockwave device from Chattanooga.
Who is shockwave therapy for?
People with tendon pain or chronic muscle pain that hasn't improved with rest or regular physical therapy, and athletes who want to get back to sport.
Does insurance cover shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy usually isn't covered by insurance. Contact us for current self-pay package pricing.