Shockwave (Acoustic Wave) Therapy at Doyle Chiropractic

At Doyle Chiropractic, we utilize state-of-the-art Shockwave Therapy, also known as Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT), to help accelerate healing, break down scar tissue, and restore healthy blood flow. This advanced technology provides a fast, non-invasive solution for chronic pain, soft-tissue injuries, and stubborn conditions that haven’t responded to traditional care.

How Shockwave Therapy Works

Shockwave therapy delivers high-energy acoustic pressure waves into targeted tissues. These sound waves create a gentle mechanical force that triggers the body’s natural healing response at the cellular level.


Here’s what happens during treatment:

  1. Micro-stimulation – The acoustic pulses activate metabolic activity in damaged tissues, increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery.
  2. Breakdown of adhesions – The waves help dissolve scar tissue and calcium buildup that restricts motion or causes chronic irritation.
  3. Improved circulation – Shockwaves open small blood vessels and encourage the growth of new capillaries, improving long-term healing.
  4. Pain reduction – The therapy desensitizes irritated nerves and releases trigger points, offering both immediate and lasting relief.


Treatments are typically quick—lasting 5 to 10 minutes—and require no anesthesia or downtime.

Benefits of Shockwave / Acoustic Wave Therapy

  • Non-invasive and drug-free
  • Stimulates deep tissue healing and regeneration
  • Breaks up chronic scar tissue and calcifications
  • Restores natural blood flow and cell metabolism
  • Reduces pain, stiffness, and inflammation
  • Complements chiropractic care, decompression, and laser therapy


Most patients feel a significant improvement after just a few sessions, with long-term benefits continuing for weeks as the healing response develops.

Conditions Commonly Treated

At Doyle Chiropractic, we use Shockwave Therapy to treat many of the same musculoskeletal and soft-tissue conditions that benefit from decompression and laser care, including:

  • Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spurs
  • Tendonitis & Bursitis (shoulder, elbow, hip, knee)
  • Chronic Muscle Tightness & Trigger Points
  • Knee Pain & Patellar Tendinopathy
  • Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow
  • Hip & Gluteal Pain
  • Shin Splints & Achilles Tendonitis
  • Scar Tissue or Post-Injury Adhesions
  • Neuropathy & Circulatory Dysfunction (supportive use)
  • Erectile Dysfunction (vascular form of Acoustic Wave Therapy)

What to Expect

Most patients describe Shockwave Therapy as a firm tapping or pulsating sensation. There may be mild soreness afterward as the body begins its healing response, but no downtime or restriction of activities is required.


Treatments are customized based on your condition, comfort level, and healing goals. Our doctors often integrate Shockwave Therapy with decompression, laser, and rehabilitative therapies for faster, more complete recovery.

Why Patients Choose Doyle Chiropractic for Shockwave Therapy

  • Comprehensive, technology-driven approach
  • Customized treatment protocols for each condition
  • Experienced providers using top-tier acoustic wave systems
  • Integrated care for lasting results

At Doyle Chiropractic, we combine clinical expertise with advanced technology to help your body heal naturally—restoring motion, reducing pain, and improving overall function.

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