Shockwave Therapy That Helps Treat the Source of Pain
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) for chronic musculoskeletal pain, tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and stubborn soft-tissue injuries. Non-invasive. No surgery. No downtime. Physician-guided care for patients across Long Island, including Nassau County and Suffolk County.
- Physician-guided ESWT
- No downtime
- Long Island in-office care
- 15–20 minute visits
Clinical Support
91%
Peer-reviewed studies report success rates up to 91% across selected tendinopathy and chronic pain conditions.
Convenience
No Downtime
Most patients return to normal daily activity the same day, without surgery, sedation, or a recovery window.
Pricing
$150
Per session. Transparent, straightforward pricing for physician-guided shockwave therapy.
What It Is
What Is Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) ?
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, or ESWT, is a non-invasive treatment that delivers high-energy acoustic pressure waves into injured or chronically painful tissue. The goal is to stimulate your body’s own healing response without surgery, injections, or daily medication.
At StackMD, every protocol is designed and supervised by a physician, not handed off as a one-size-fits-all treatment. That helps keep care safer, more targeted, and more appropriate to the diagnosis in front of us.
We serve patients across Long Island, including Roslyn, Manhasset, Great Neck, New Hyde Park, Garden City, Mineola, Port Washington, and surrounding Nassau County communities.
How ESWT Works
Stimulates Cellular Regeneration
Acoustic waves help activate repair pathways involved in tissue and bone healing.
Restores Blood Flow
Shockwave promotes new blood vessel formation, helping oxygen and nutrients reach slow-healing tissue.
Breaks Down Calcifications
High-energy pulses may help fragment calcium deposits that contribute to chronic tendon and heel pain.
Interrupts Chronic Pain Signals
ESWT can reduce pain signaling while the underlying tissue continues to remodel over time.
Quick Facts
What Patients Usually Want to Know First
15–20
minutes per session
Visits are short, practical, and built to fit into a real schedule.
3–6
weekly sessions
Most treatment plans involve a series of visits rather than a one-time session.
None
for most patients
No sedation is typically needed, and most patients return to routine activity the same day.
Conditions Treated
Conditions We Treat with Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is often considered for stubborn musculoskeletal conditions, especially when rest, medication, physical therapy, or injections haven’t led to durable relief.
Plantar Fasciitis
Often used for chronic heel pain that keeps flaring despite stretching, orthotics, or prior treatment.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Supports healing in midportion or insertional Achilles pain that has become persistent.
Tennis Elbow & Golfer's Elbow
A practical option for chronic lateral or medial epicondylitis that hasn't improved with conservative care.
Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Pain
Can be used for calcific tendinitis and selected shoulder pain syndromes that remain limiting.
Knee Pain & Patellar Tendinosis
Helpful for "jumper's knee" and other tendon-based pain patterns affecting activity and training.
Chronic Back & Neck Pain
Targets myofascial trigger points and chronic soft-tissue pain at the source of dysfunction.
Hip Pain & Trochanteric Pain
May help reduce persistent lateral hip pain tied to the bursa and surrounding soft tissue.
Scar Tissue & Fibrosis
Used to address fibrotic adhesions after injury or surgery when mobility and comfort remain limited.
Why StackMD
Why Patients Choose StackMD for Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is widely available, but not every clinic approaches it with the same level of medical screening, diagnosis, and follow-through. At StackMD, treatment is built around the problem being treated, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Physician-Guided Evaluation
A medical evaluation helps confirm that shockwave therapy makes sense for the diagnosis before treatment starts.
Condition-Specific Protocols
Energy, pulse count, frequency, and cadence are adjusted based on the tissue involved and how you respond over time.
Integrated Pain Care
When clinically appropriate, shockwave therapy may be combined with trigger point injections, medical massage, and rehab-focused treatment.
In-Office Long Island Care
Patients across Nassau County and Suffolk County can access physician-guided treatment without traveling far or relying on a generic franchise model.
Function First
The goal is not temporary symptom masking. We aim to reduce pain, improve movement, and help lower the chance of recurrence.
Clear Next Steps
If shockwave therapy is not the right fit, we can help guide you toward a better next step based on the diagnosis.
Clinical Perspective
Shockwave therapy has shown documented success rates ranging from 65% to 91% across selected conditions, and in some settings has outperformed corticosteroid injections for longer-term outcomes.
This page is designed to educate, not promise a specific result. Response depends on diagnosis, chronicity, tissue quality, prior treatment history, and the full clinical picture.
How It Works at StackMD
What to Expect
Shockwave therapy is often considered for stubborn musculoskeletal conditions, especially when rest, medication, physical therapy, or injections haven’t led to durable relief.
Consultation & Diagnosis
A StackMD physician reviews your symptoms, history, and imaging when available to make sure shockwave therapy fits the condition being treated.
Personalized Protocol Design
Energy level, pulse count, frequency, and treatment cadence are adjusted to the diagnosis instead of using a generic template.
In-Office Treatment
Treatment usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. Most patients describe the sensation as tapping, pulsing, or pressure that stays manageable.
Progress Review
Your response is checked between sessions, and the plan is adjusted as needed. Most protocols run over 3 to 6 weekly visits.
Our Approach
A More Complete Approach to Pain Relief
Shockwave therapy is often most effective when it is part of a broader treatment plan. Depending on the diagnosis, your care may also involve targeted injections, soft tissue treatment, rehab guidance, or other physician-guided strategies designed to improve function and support longer-term recovery.
Shockwave + Trigger Point Injections
May be useful when pain involves both tendon irritation and surrounding myofascial dysfunction.
Shockwave + Medical Massage
Helpful when soft tissue restriction, tension, or compensatory movement patterns are contributing to ongoing pain.
Shockwave + Rehab Guidance
Supports tissue recovery while helping patients rebuild strength and movement quality.
Diagnosis-Driven Planning
We match treatment to the actual problem, not just the location of pain.
FAQ
Questions Patients Usually Ask About Shockwave Therapy
Is shockwave therapy painful?
Most patients describe it as a mild to moderate tapping or pressure sensation. Intensity is adjusted based on comfort and the area being treated, and many people find sessions easier as the tissue improves.
How many sessions will I need?
Who is not a candidate?
How quickly will I feel results?
Can shockwave therapy replace surgery?
Should I stop anti-inflammatory medication before treatment?
Can it be combined with other treatments?
Is shockwave therapy available for patients in Nassau and Suffolk County?
Does insurance cover it?
Book Your Shockwave Consultation
Find out if shockwave therapy is the right approach for your condition. We’ll evaluate your symptoms, review your history, and build a treatment plan tailored to you.