Premier Chiropractic Clinic
Focused pulse wave shockwave therapy
Shockwave Therapy in Mt. Lebanon
For stubborn heel, elbow, shoulder, and tendon pain that hasn’t settled — a non-invasive option worth checking out.
When pain keeps coming back
If you’ve tried rest, ice, stretching, or other care and the pain still limits what you can do, we understand how frustrating that gets. You don’t have to just live with it, and you don’t have to jump straight to surgery either.
At Premier Chiropractic Clinic, we offer focused pulse wave shockwave therapy at our Mt. Lebanon office as part of a full evaluation and treatment plan — not as a one-size-fits-all fix. First, we take the time to figure out what’s actually going on, then we talk through whether shockwave therapy makes sense for you.
The Pulse Wave focused shockwave system used at our Mt. Lebanon office.
What is shockwave therapy?
Focused shockwave therapy uses focused pulse waves applied to the painful area. The goal is to help stimulate healing in stubborn tendon and soft-tissue problems, reduce pain, and help you move better — without surgery, medication, or a long recovery.
It is non-invasive, and most people go right back to their normal day after a visit.
How shockwave is described as working on tissue — elastin fibers, fibroblasts, collagen, stem cell layer, and angiogenesis. Diagram supplied by Pulse Wave.
Who it may help
These are the kinds of problems we see most often for shockwave therapy:
Plantar fasciitis
Heel pain, especially first thing in the morning.
Achilles tendinitis
Pain at the back of the ankle and lower calf.
Tennis elbow
Pain on the outside of the elbow that grips and lifting make worse.
Golfer’s elbow
Pain on the inside of the elbow.
Shoulder tendinopathy
Stubborn shoulder tendon pain.
Patellar tendinitis
Knee tendon pain, often in active people.
If your problem isn’t listed, call us — we’ll be honest about whether it’s something we can help with.
What to expect
1. We evaluate first
We look at what’s hurting, how long it’s been going on, and what you’ve already tried.
2. We talk through the plan
If shockwave therapy fits, we’ll explain what treatment looks like for you before anything starts.
3. We track how you’re doing
If it’s not helping, we’ll say so and talk about what else might.
We won’t promise a specific result — every case is different, and the evaluation is what tells us if this is the right next step.
Questions, answered plainly
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
Most people feel pressure or discomfort during treatment, but it’s generally well tolerated. We’ll talk through what to expect at your visit.
Is it surgery?
No. It’s non-invasive, with no incisions and no long downtime.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on the problem and how long it’s been there. We’ll give you a clearer picture after your evaluation.
What about cost and insurance?
We’ll check your benefits and go over options with you — call us and we’ll walk through it.
Is this available at McMurray?
This shockwave program is at our Mt. Lebanon office only.
