Piezowave™ Shockwave Therapy

A gentle, science-backed way to help your body repair, restore, and feel better again.

At Meridian Integrative Wellness, many of our patients come to us after trying multiple treatments—chiropractic, massage, physical therapy, injections, medications, stretching routines, or rest—yet still feel like something deeper has not healed.

If you’ve been dealing with persistent pain, stiffness, or an old injury that never fully recovered… you’re not alone.

Piezowave™ Shockwave Therapy is one of the tools we use to help patients reach that next level of healing when the body needs a stronger, more targeted nudge.

Below, you’ll find an easy-to-understand explanation of how it works, why we use it, and what you can expect.

How Piezowave Therapy Works

Piezowave is a focused acoustic technology—meaning it uses precise sound waves to reach deeper layers of soft tissue that hands, tools, or traditional therapy cannot reach.

These sound waves help stimulate your body’s natural repair processes in several key ways:

1. Cellular Activation (Your Body’s First Step Toward Healing)

The acoustic pulses gently compress and decompress the tissues. This “micro-stress” stimulates important repair cells like:

• Tendon fibroblasts
• Osteoblasts (bone-building cells)
• Endothelial cells (blood vessel lining)
• Nerve cells

Think of it as tapping the shoulder of your body’s healing system and saying, “Hey, let’s get this area working again.”

2. Micro-Cavitation: Tiny Bubbles, Big Impact

Inside the tissue fluid, Piezowave creates microscopic bubbles that quickly expand and collapse. This process helps:

• Soften scar tissue
• Improve tissue elasticity
• Increase cell permeability
• Trigger a healing cascade

For chronic tendon injuries or long-standing stiffness, this can make a noticeable difference.

3. Better Blood Flow to Hard-to-Heal Areas

Many chronic pain conditions come from poor circulation—especially tendons, ligaments, and fascia.

Piezowave encourages your body to form new micro-blood vessels by increasing:

• VEGF (vascular growth)
• eNOS (nitric oxide for circulation)
• Angiogenesis (capillary formation)

More blood flow = more oxygen, nutrients, and faster recovery.

4. Support for Tendon & Muscle Regeneration

In response to the sound waves, your body naturally increases:

• Collagen production
• Tendon fiber remodeling
• Stem-cell pathway activation

No injections. No medications. Simply your body responding to a new, healthy stimulus.

5. Scar Tissue & Adhesion Breakdown

Over time, areas of injury can develop dense scar tissue that limits movement and creates ongoing pain or tightness.

The acoustic waves help loosen and reorganize these restricted fibers, often leading to:

• Improved mobility
• Less pain with movement
• A “lighter” or “freer” feeling in the area

Many patients notice progress even within their first few sessions.

6. Support for Calcium Deposit Breakdown

Conditions like plantar fasciitis and rotator cuff tendinitis can involve calcium buildup. Piezowave helps fragment these deposits so the body can naturally reabsorb them.

7. Nervous System Benefits: A Gentle Reset

Piezowave has been shown to help reduce discomfort by:

• Calming overactive pain nerves
• Reducing Substance P (a neurotransmitter linked to chronic pain)
• Improving nerve blood flow

For many people, this results in a soothing decrease in nerve-related pain patterns.

8. Trigger Point Release

The focused sound waves can help relax tight muscles and deactivate stubborn trigger points—those tender “knots” that never seem to go away.

What Conditions Can Piezowave Help With?

Patients commonly seek this treatment for:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Rotator cuff pain
• Tennis or golfer’s elbow
• Hip or gluteal tendinopathy
• Knee tendon issues
• Chronic neck or back tightness
• Trigger points
• Neuropathy-like discomfort
• Old injuries that flare up repeatedly
• Limited mobility from scar tissue

If you’re unsure whether your condition is a good fit, we’re happy to evaluate it.

Why We Choose Piezowave Over Other Shockwave Devices

Not all “shockwave” tools are the same. Many common devices use radial waves (more superficial and less specific).

Piezowave provides:

• Deeper penetration
• Precision targeting
• Controlled energy delivery
• Consistent, clinical results

This allows us to treat very specific areas with much more accuracy.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your introductory appointment includes:

• A focused consultation
• Digital movement evaluation
• Palpation and mapping of sensitive or restricted areas
• Your first Piezowave treatment
• A personalized recovery plan

Most people tolerate the treatment well and notice early improvements in mobility or discomfort.

New Patient Intro Offer

$49 for Your First Consultation + Piezowave Session

We offer this so new patients can experience the benefits firsthand without a large upfront commitment. Appointments are limited so we can give each patient the time and attention they deserve.

Is Piezowave Shockwave Therapy Right for You?

Piezowave may be a good fit if:

• You have chronic pain or stiffness
• Your symptoms keep returning
• You’re recovering slowly from an injury
• You want to avoid medications, injections, or surgery
• You want a treatment that supports deeper tissue repair

You may not be a candidate if you’re pregnant, have certain medical implants, or specific health conditions—but we’ll review all of that during your visit.

We’re Here to Help You Feel Better, Move Better, and Heal Better

If you’re curious about whether Piezowave can help you, we’d love to meet you and learn more about what you’re experiencing.

Click below to schedule your $49 introductory session.