Shockwave Therapy in Redondo Beach CA

Arc of Life Chiropractic uses Shockwave Therapy in Redondo Beach CA As part of our whole-patient approach to improving your overall health and well-being, we offer Shockwave Therapy, officially known as Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (Li-ESWT). This safe, non-invasive treatment harnesses gentle acoustic energy to stimulate natural healing, reduce pain, and restore function — helping you feel and move better from the inside out.

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CONDITIONS TREATED BY SHOCKWAVE THERAPY in Redondo Beach CA

• Tennis Elbow & Golfers Elbow
• Achilles Tendinosis & Achilles Problems
• Rotator Cuff
• Mommy’s Wrist
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Jumper's Knee
• Calcific Tendinitis Of The Shoulder
• Hip OA (osteoarthritis)
• Hip Labral Issues
• Lower back/ Sciatica
• Shoulder labrum
• Frozen Shoulder
• Carpal Tunnel
• Hand OA (osteoarthritis) / Contractures
• Motons Neuroma
• Lower Leg Strain
• Neuropathy (feet/leg)
• Knee OA
• Meniscus Issues
• Mid Back /Rib Heads
• Patella-femoral Syndrome
• Quad/Hamstring triggers
• Rotator Cuff
• TOS (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome)
• Dequarvians
• General Tissue Break Down
• Stimulate Healing
• Trigger points and Muscle

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THERE MAY BE HOPE FOR YOU

Shockwave Therapy uses gentle, targeted energy waves to naturally activate your body’s own healing response. This advanced treatment stimulates regenerative cells to repair damaged tissue, improve circulation, and promote healthy nerve function — helping you recover faster, move better, and get lasting relief without surgery or medication.

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HOW IS THERAPY DONE?

During your visit, your Arc of Life Chiropractic In Redondo Beach, Ca the doctor will start by discussing your symptoms and identifying the exact source of your pain. Once the treatment area is located, a water-based gel is applied to ensure optimal comfort and contact.

The Shockwave Therapy handpiece then delivers gentle, focused pulses of energy to the area — stimulating your body’s natural healing response and targeting the root cause of pain. Each session is quick, effective, and customized to your specific condition, helping you get back to doing what you love — faster.

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HOW MANY SESSIONS DO I NEED?

Shockwave treatment is often performed 2x/ a week for a period of 3-6 weeks, depending on Chronicity of the problem. Drs. Ivan & Sabrina Sanchez can help advise you on this

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WHEN WILL I SEE IMPROVEMENT FROM SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?

Patients may begin to see improvement 4 weeks after their last treatment. More significant improvement often occurs 8-12 weeks after the last treatment. Here is some research to help validate this:

1. Gradual biological healing process:
   Most studies show that improvement from shockwave therapy is not immediate because the treatment works by triggering cellular regeneration, collagen remodeling, and neovascularization (new blood vessel formation). These processes take several weeks to develop measurable effects.
2. Clinical research findings:
   • Tendon and plantar fascia studies:
     • Research published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine and Foot & Ankle International found that patients typically begin to notice pain reduction within 3–4 weeks after their final session, with continued improvement over 8–12 weeks.
   • Musculoskeletal pain (shoulder, elbow, Achilles, etc.):
     • A meta-analysis in The Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research (2020) showed that functional scores and pain reduction significantly improved over a 6–12 week post-treatment period, peaking around 12 weeks.
   • Li-ESWT for other soft-tissue and vascular conditions:
     • Studies in Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease (2022) also show progressive tissue healing responses over 1–3 months after treatment series completion.
3. Why 4–12 weeks makes sense clinically:
   The microtrauma and cellular signaling induced by ESWT initiate a cascade of healing events (increased growth factors, stem cell activity, and angiogenesis). These processes reach clinical significance around one to three months post-treatment, matching what’s seen in trials and patient outcomes.