Experience Relief
With Shockwave Therapy
At Select Spine & Sports Medicine in Friendswood, we use the Oceanus PhysioPRO II Shockwave Therapy System to help patients finally move past chronic pain that hasn’t responded to rest, medication, or traditional physical therapy.
If you’re tired of “just living with it,” shockwave therapy may be the missing piece in your recovery.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy (also called extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT) uses high-energy acoustic waves that are delivered through the skin directly into injured tissue.
These sound waves:
- Increase blood flow to the area
- Break up painful scar tissue and calcifications
- Stimulate your body’s natural healing response
- Decrease pain signals in irritated nerves
The result: over time, damaged tissue can remodel and repair, helping reduce pain and improve function without injections, surgery, or downtime.
Conditions Shockwave Therapy Can Help
Shockwave therapy is ideal for chronic, stubborn injuries, especially where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. Common conditions we treat include:
- Plantar fasciitis & heel spurs
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy / shoulder pain
- Patellar tendinitis (jumper’s knee)
- Achilles tendinitis
- Hip and gluteal tendinopathy
- Shin splints
- Chronic muscle tightness or trigger points
- Scar tissue from old injuries
If you’ve tried rest, stretching, pain meds, or even injections and still don’t feel better, shockwave therapy may be a great option.
Why Patients Choose Us For
Shockwave Therapy
Non-invasive
No surgery, no needles, no incisions. Treatments are done right in our office.
Fast treatments
Most sessions take 10–15 minutes, and you can walk out and get back to your day.
Targets the root cause
Rather than just masking pain, shockwave therapy helps stimulate healing in the damaged tissue itself.
Minimal downtime
Most patients can continue normal daily activities; we’ll guide you on any short-term activity modifications.
Evidence-based
Shockwave therapy has been widely studied and used for years in sports medicine, orthopedics, and rehabilitation for chronic tendon and soft-tissue injuries.
Our Technology: Oceanus PhysioPRO II
At Select Spine & Sports Medicine, we’ve invested in the Oceanus PhysioPRO II Shockwave Therapy System, a modern device designed for:
- Precision targeting of injured tissue
- Adjustable intensity and frequency to match your comfort and condition
- Consistent, high-quality energy delivery for optimal therapeutic effect
This allows us to customize each treatment based on your diagnosis, pain tolerance, and response to care.
What to Expect at Your Visit
1. Consultation & Exam
Your visit starts with a detailed history and physical exam. We’ll review:
- Where your pain is
- How long it’s been present
- What treatments you’ve tried
- How it affects your work, hobbies, and daily life
If you’re a good candidate, we’ll discuss a personalized shockwave treatment plan.
2. During the Shockwave Treatment
- You’ll be positioned comfortably (sitting or lying down).
- A small amount of ultrasound gel is applied to the treatment area.
- The handheld shockwave device is placed on your skin and activated.
- You’ll feel a series of rapid “tapping” or “pulsing” sensations. Most patients describe the sensation as uncomfortable but very tolerable. We can adjust the settings to keep you as comfortable as possible. Time: Usually 10–15 minutes per area.
3. After Your Treatment
- You may feel a little sore or “bruised” in the area for 24–48 hours—this is normal.
- Most patients do not need pain medication afterward.
- You can usually return to regular, light activities the same day.
- We’ll give you specific instructions about activity levels, stretching, and any supportive therapies (like chiropractic care, rehab exercises, or red light therapy) that can enhance your results.
Is Shockwave Therapy Right for Me?
You may be a good candidate if:
- You have chronic pain (often 3+ months) in a
tendon, ligament, or muscle
- You’ve tried other conservative treatments with
limited or temporary relief
- Your pain is interfering with walking, working,
exercise, or sleep
- You want to avoid or delay injections or surgery
Shockwave therapy may not be appropriate if you:
- Are pregnant
- Have a bleeding or clotting disorder
- Have a tumor or active infection in the treatment
area
- Have certain heart or circulation conditions (we’ll
review your health history first)
Testimonials
Karla M.
Received excellent custom service from everyone. Doctors will fix you up, and make you feel better. The shockwave machine is awesome for back pain.
Mariela F.
Dr. Denke and his staff are absolutely wonderful. The doctor was very thorough when explaining the treatment plan!
Brandon E.
Great Experience! Dr. Denke and his staff were very informative and got me back in shape quickly! They went above and beyond to not only fix the issues I was having but also educated me on ways to prevent future injuries.