If you’re dealing with stubborn plantar fasciitis, jumper’s knee, shoulder impingement, tennis elbow, lingering tendon pain, or chronic musculoskeletal discomfort that hasn’t fully responded to other care, shockwave therapy at our Lakewood office offers a targeted, non-invasive option. Our shockwave therapy is strictly for musculoskeletal and tendon-related conditions. We do not offer or discuss any applications outside of pain and injury recovery.
Chiropractors and physical therapists here work as true partners on your case, tailoring care to your specific goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all protocol. We see active adults, athletes, and patients from Wheat Ridge and the surrounding area seeking lasting relief from overuse injuries or chronic soft-tissue pain.
Why Choose Accelerate Health for Shockwave Therapy in Lakewood
At most clinics that combine chiropractic and physical therapy, the rehab side often sits under the direction of the chiropractor. At Accelerate Health the opposite is true. Our chiropractors and physical therapists each maintain full clinical autonomy and collaborate on your case. That partnership shows up in how we use shockwave therapy: it is integrated into a broader recovery plan that may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, or Active Release Technique when appropriate.
Shockwave is a form of regenerative medicine, and is also often used as an adjunct in other regenerative procedures we perform. Because our regenerative medicine lab is based right here in Lakewood, patients whose shockwave results plateau have direct access to that next step without a referral to another practice.
Physical therapists move between our Denver and Lakewood offices, while dedicated chiropractors serve each site, so you get the same consistent, one-on-one attention here that you’d find at either location.
What Shockwave Therapy Costs at Our Lakewood Office
Shockwave therapy is not covered by general health insurance, so we’ve built affordable self-pay packages specifically for this treatment. We’ll walk you through pricing during your consultation, before any commitment, so you know exactly what to expect. Most patients complete a course of three to six sessions, and we’ll give you a clear estimate for your specific condition rather than a vague range.
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Common Conditions We Treat With Shockwave in Lakewood
Many of the people we see are active professionals or athletes whose training or daily life has produced overuse injuries. Plantar fasciitis is common among runners and people who spend long hours on hard surfaces. Tendon pain around the knee or elbow often appears after repetitive sports or work demands. Chronic musculoskeletal pain can linger after an old injury or simply accumulate with age.
Shockwave therapy delivers targeted acoustic waves that stimulate blood flow, encourage tissue remodeling, and reduce pain sensitivity in the targeted area. Sessions are relatively short, and most patients resume normal activity the same day. Because the treatment is non-invasive and does not require downtime, it fits well into busy schedules.
We carefully screen every candidate so the technology is applied only where it is most likely to help. If another approach, manual therapy, dry needling, or progressive loading, better matches your presentation, we will say so directly.
Our Straightforward Process for Shockwave Therapy
- Initial Consultation & Evaluation. You meet one-on-one with a provider who reviews your history, examines the painful area, and discusses functional goals.
- Clear Explanation of Options. We explain how shockwave therapy works for your specific condition, expected number of sessions, and how it may combine with other care.
- Treatment Sessions. Focused acoustic energy is delivered to the target tissue. Most patients describe a tapping or pulsing sensation that is well tolerated.
- Progress Tracking. We reassess function and symptoms at regular intervals and adjust the plan as needed.
- Home Guidance & Next Steps. You leave with simple self-care instructions and a clear path forward, whether that involves additional shockwave sessions, exercise progression, or other modalities.
- The entire process stays transparent. You always know the plan and the reason behind every recommendation.
Conditions We Treat With Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy at our Lakewood office is used for a range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain, the most frequent reason patients seek this treatment
- Shoulder impingement, a very common injury with active Colorado athletes and workers in repetitive jobs
- Jumper’s knee, a difficult injury to treat that responds very well to shockwave when other treatment has not
- Tennis elbow, with the explosion of pickleball, we have seen a huge uptick in elbow injuries and commonly turn to shockwave to get people back on the court
- Tendon-related knee pain, common in runners and active adults
Chronic soft-tissue and tendon discomfort, including stubborn overuse injuries that have plateaued with other care - Supportive care within a broader recovery plan, often paired with physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, or Active Release Technique
We also see patients from Wheat Ridge and the surrounding area who find our Lakewood location the more convenient stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shockwave is not covered by general health insurance, so we offer affordable self-pay packages. Pricing depends on your condition and expected number of sessions, and we’ll give you a clear number during your consultation before you commit to anything.
Most patients notice improvement within three to six sessions, though the exact number depends on the condition, its duration, and your individual response. We reassess regularly and stop when goals are met.
You will feel a pulsing or tapping sensation. Intensity is adjusted to your comfort level. Most people tolerate it well and return to normal activity immediately afterward.
Yes. It is frequently integrated with physical therapy, blood flow restriction, dry needling, Graston, manual care, or therapeutic exercise. Our collaborative model makes coordinated care the default rather than the exception.
People with chronic plantar fasciitis, tendon pain, or soft-tissue injuries that have not fully resolved with conservative care are typical candidates. A thorough evaluation determines whether it is appropriate for you.
Ready to Explore Shockwave Therapy in Lakewood?
If persistent heel, tendon, or soft-tissue pain is limiting your activity, shockwave therapy may be the missing piece. Schedule a consultation at our Lakewood clinic. Call or text (303) 863-8330, or use our online booking once the new system is live. We will evaluate your condition, answer every question, and design a plan that fits your goals, no pressure, just clear next steps toward relief.