San Francisco · Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy in San Francisco.

Focused acoustic energy for chronic tendon pain that won’t resolve — delivered in short in-office sessions with no needle and no downtime.

Energy that restarts a stalled repair.

For chronic tendon pain that won’t resolve, shockwave can reopen the body’s repair pathway — often the missing piece in a recovery. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) delivers high-energy focused acoustic pulses into injured tissue from outside the body, stimulating blood flow, collagen production and tissue remodeling.

At the San Francisco clinic it is delivered in-office in short sessions, frequently combined with PRP, EMTT or a guided rehab plan. There is no injection, no anesthesia and no recovery time.

Read our full guide to shockwave therapy, or see the San Francisco clinic page for the map and directions.

Who it suits

Who shockwave therapy is for.

  • Chronic tendon pain that hasn’t responded to PT
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles & patellar tendinopathy
  • Tennis & golfer’s elbow
  • Rotator cuff & calcific shoulder tendinitis
  • Gluteal & hip tendon pain

Best results often come from combining shockwave with orthobiologic treatment — we’ll advise what fits your case.

How it works

Your first visit at the San Francisco clinic

An evaluation comes first. No referral is required.

  1. 01

    Book at San Francisco

    Call (650) 328-4411 or request an evaluation online. Our concierge team arranges a time at 2100 Webster St, Suite 424.

  2. 02

    Evaluation & diagnosis

    We confirm the source of your pain with exam and diagnostic ultrasound to target the right tissue.

  3. 03

    Treatment session

    A handpiece delivers focused acoustic pulses to the injury. Intensity is adjusted to your comfort, and no anesthesia is needed.

  4. 04

    Back to normal activity

    You can return to normal activity immediately, with simple guidance on loading the tissue as it heals. Further sessions are spaced over a few weeks.

Shockwave Therapy in San Francisco — common questions

Is shockwave therapy offered at the San Francisco clinic?

Yes. Shockwave therapy is one of the treatments offered at 2100 Webster St, Suite 424, alongside PRP, BMAC and EMTT.

How long is a session, and how many will I need?

A session takes about 15 minutes. Most conditions respond to a short series of three to five sessions over a few weeks, depending on the tissue and chronicity.

Does shockwave therapy hurt?

Most patients describe a strong tapping or pulsing sensation that’s well tolerated. Intensity is adjusted to your comfort, and no anesthesia is needed.

Can I go back to work straight after?

Yes. There is no downtime — you can return to normal activity immediately, with simple guidance on loading the tissue as it heals.

Book your San Francisco evaluation.

Concierge regenerative orthopedics at 2100 Webster St, Suite 424. Prefer the Peninsula? Our Palo Alto clinic at 2248 Park Blvd offers the same physicians and protocols.