With chronic foot pain, it can feel like you’re stuck between extremes. Some traditional treatments don’t work for stubborn cases, and when your choice is presented as “stretch more or get surgery,” it can feel like you don’t have much of a choice at all.

We want to fix that! At Advanced Foot Care of New Jersey, we offer Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), often called shockwave therapy – a highly effective, non-invasive treatment proven to tackle stubborn foot and ankle pain. Read on to learn how it works and who it’s for.

How Does EPAT Work?

First, let’s clear up a common misconception: shockwave therapy doesn’t involve electrical shocks! Instead, our Shockwave Pro device delivers focused acoustic pressure waves – think powerful sound waves – deep into the injured tissue without breaking the skin. It’s a targeted energy delivery designed to stimulate healing right where you need it most.

Sound Waves and Sparking Healing From Within

Shockwave therapy works with your body to promote actual healing and address the root cause of chronic pain by:

Boosting Blood Flow: Increasing circulation brings essential oxygen and nutrients to the injured area, speeding up the repair process.
Stimulating Cell Activity: Encouraging the regeneration of healthy tissue and breaking down scar tissue or calcifications that might be contributing to pain.
Reducing Pain Signals: Helping to block pain receptors for immediate and lasting relief.

That all sounds nice. But beyond the details, who is ESWT actually for?

Common Conditions We Treat

Shockwave therapy has shown impressive results (often with success rates reported above 80%!) for several persistent foot and ankle problems:

Stubborn Plantar Fasciitis: That relentless pain under your heel.
Achilles Tendonitis: Nagging pain and stiffness at the back of your ankle.
Morton’s Neuromas: Nerve pain felt in the ball of the foot.
Other Tendinopathies: Various forms of chronic tendon pain or degeneration.

Quick, Safe, and Convenient

Worried about complicated procedures? Shockwave therapy is refreshingly simple:

Quick Sessions: Treatments typically last only 5-10 minutes per session.
Weekly Visits: Usually involves 3-5 weekly sessions for optimal results.
Non-Invasive: No needles, no incisions, no anesthesia needed.
Walk-In, Walk-Out: You can return to your normal daily activities immediately after each session – no downtime!
Minimal Side Effects: Some experience mild soreness or bruising, but significant side effects are rare.

When traditional treatments haven’t worked, don’t wait on pain. Instead, give us a call to determine if this cutting-edge treatment is the right solution for you.

At Advanced Foot Care of NJ, LLC, our doctor and staff proudly serve the communities of Little Falls, Cedar Grove, Verona, Stoney Road, Sandy Hill, Albion Place, and Great Notch. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!