Patients ask every day: “Can shockwave therapy really fix plantar fasciitis or tennis elbow?” According to Dr. Joshua Bonine, the answer is a confident yes—and it’s one of the reasons his clinics have become known statewide for extraordinary outcomes. 

“We’ve become known for shockwave miracles.”

Why Shockwave Works

Plantar fasciitis and lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) are caused by micro-tears and poor circulation in connective tissue that has stopped healing on its own. Focused shockwave therapy delivers short acoustic pulses that “wake up” the body’s natural repair process—stimulating new blood flow, collagen production, and stem-cell activity exactly where it’s needed.

Plantar Fasciitis: Walking Without Pain Again

For people whose first steps in the morning feel like stepping on glass, shockwave therapy targets the thick band under the foot that connects heel to toes. Within just a few visits, most patients notice that morning pain easing and stride returning to normal.

The tissue continues to remodel for weeks after treatment, giving lasting relief rather than temporary numbness.

Tennis Elbow and Other Repetitive Strain Injuries

Musicians, athletes, and desk workers alike develop elbow and forearm pain from repetitive movement. 

Shockwave therapy breaks down the chronic scar tissue that limits range of motion and restarts healthy healing—without injections or surgery.

Dr. Bonine often combines it with Class IV laser therapy or gentle chiropractic adjustments for even faster recovery.

What to Expect During Treatment

• Non-invasive procedure; no anesthesia needed
• Sessions take 10–15 minutes
• Typical course: 3–6 visits spaced a week apart
• Most patients feel relief after the first session

Beyond the Elbow and Heel

The same focused technology helps conditions such as hip bursitis, shoulder pain, post-surgical scar tissue, and even bone-on-bone knees. Any joint that needs stimulation of healing can benefit from shockwave’s regenerative power.

The Bottom Line

If chronic pain has sidelined your workouts, your work, or your life, focused shockwave therapy can restart your body’s natural ability to heal. It’s quick, drug-free, and clinically proven to bring relief to stubborn injuries that once required surgery.

Schedule a consultation with Smith Family Chiropractic Austin or South Texas Spine & Knee to learn whether you’re a candidate for this breakthrough therapy.