Conditions We Treat
If It’s Been Hurting More Than Six Weeks, Start Here
Shockwave is not a general pain treatment. It is specifically good at chronic tendon, fascia and bone-interface problems that have stopped healing on their own. Here is what that covers — and what it doesn’t.
Where We Have The Most To Say
Eight Problems We See Most Often
Each of these has its own page — what is actually going wrong, why the usual treatments miss it, and what a course looks like.
Also Treated
Other Problems That Respond Well
These don’t have their own page yet, but we treat them regularly.
Heel spurs
Chronic shoulder pain
Hamstring strains
IT band syndrome
Chronic low back & muscle pain
Myofascial trigger points
Peroneal & ankle tendon pain
Adductor / groin tendinopathy
Bone stress reactions (with clearance)
Don’t see yours? Call (619) 397-1391. If shockwave isn’t the right answer for your problem we’ll tell you that straight and point you somewhere better.
Be Honest With Yourself
What Makes Someone A Good Candidate
This is likely your treatment if…
✓ It has been going on more than six weeks — often months or years.
✓ It is a tendon, fascia or bone-interface problem rather than a joint replacement conversation.
✓ You have already tried rest, ice, orthotics, a strap, or a course of standard physical therapy.
✓ You have been offered a cortisone shot — or had one, and it wore off.
✓ Someone has said the word surgery and you are not ready for that.
This is not your treatment if…
× The injury is days or a couple of weeks old. Let the acute phase run.
× There is a complete rupture or a fracture.
× You are pregnant, on blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder.
× There is a tumour, active infection, or an open wound in the treatment area.
× There is a pacemaker or metal implant close to the site.
Candidacy is settled by examination, not by a list on a webpage. If the honest answer is that shockwave won’t help you, you will hear that on the phone before you book anything.
Had an X-ray, MRI or ultrasound on this? Find the written report before we talk — not the images, the report. It changes the whole conversation about whether this is your treatment.
Keep Reading
Where To Go Next
How It Works →
Why a stalled repair needs a stimulus rather than more rest.
Our Three Machines →
Why the depth of your problem decides which device treats it.
Ask What Shockwave Costs
— And Whether You're A Candidate
One short form. A real conversation with our team.
On that call you'll get
✓ A straight answer on whether shockwave is likely to help your specific problem
✓ What a typical course involves — how many sessions, how far apart
✓ Exactly what it costs
✓ Whether something else would serve you better — including a referral elsewhere if that's the honest answer
✓ A time that works, if you decide to come in
No insurance required. No obligation. We'll come back to you within one business day.
Prefer to just ask? Call and we’ll answer the same questions on the spot.
Sports Performance Physical Therapy
861 Harold Place, Unit 307 · Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-1391
Mon–Thu 9:00am–6:00pm · Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
Serving Eastlake, Bonita, Otay Ranch, National City, Imperial Beach and San Ysidro. Kearny Mesa location also available.
Shockwave Therapy Chula Vista is a service of Sports Performance Physical Therapy. The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It does not create a doctor–patient relationship. Individual results vary and no outcome is guaranteed. Shockwave therapy is not appropriate for every patient or every condition — candidacy is determined by examination. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider about your specific condition.