SHOCKWAVE THERAPY 

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Shockwave therapy uses sound or pressure waves to help treat certain painful muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. A handheld device delivers pulses through the skin to the treatment area. Despite its name, it does not use electrical shocks, needles, or surgery. The goal is to support the body’s healing response and reduce pain over time. Results vary depending on the condition being treated.

 

During treatment, you may feel rhythmic tapping or pressure, and tender areas may feel uncomfortable. Your provider can adjust the intensity to your comfort level. Temporary soreness, redness, swelling, or bruising can occur afterward. Treatment is usually given as a series, and your provider will explain what activities to limit afterward.

 

For patients with endometriosis, the first step is identifying what is causing the pain. Shockwave therapy may be considered for a separate muscle or tendon problem, but it should not be presented as a proven treatment for endometriosis lesions or a way to remove internal adhesions. Any use for pelvic pain should be discussed carefully with your clinician.

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Before treatment, tell your provider if you are pregnant or could be pregnant, take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or have an infection or recent injury in the treatment area. They will assess whether the treatment is appropriate for you.