Living with chronic foot and ankle pain is frustrating. It limits your mobility and keeps you from enjoying the activities you love. And when the OTC inserts don’t work and the prospect of surgery looms, it’s easy to feel like you don’t have any options.

But you do! At Advanced Foot Care of NJ, we are proud to offer Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), a powerful solution for patients who are stuck in a cycle of chronic pain. This advanced, non-surgical treatment works to heal the underlying problem from the inside out, and in this blog, we’ll tell you all about it.

What is Shockwave Therapy (and How Can It Help Me?)

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a highly effective, non-invasive procedure used to treat persistent musculoskeletal pain.

Dr. Anant Joshi sums up its advantages nicely:

· “No more surgery for our patients! Shockwave has been a game-changer for our patients. We are now able to cure many foot and ankle problems using this technology. Our patients are walking pain-free without surgery!!”

How is this possible, you ask? Simple:

· In a typical 20-minute, in-office session, a special device is used to deliver focused acoustic waves to the injured area.

· These waves trigger the body’s own natural healing mechanisms, accelerating recovery and providing lasting relief without the need for injections or surgery.

Is ESWT the Right Treatment for My Condition?

ESWT has proven to be one of the most effective technologies for chronic conditions that have not responded to conservative therapies. If you have been struggling for months with persistent pain, you may be an ideal candidate.

We often recommend ESWT for patients dealing with:

ü Plantar Fasciitis: The leading cause of sharp, stabbing heel pain.

ü Achilles Tendonitis: Persistent pain and inflammation in the tendon at the back of your ankle.

ü Peroneal Tendonitis: Pain on the outside of the ankle or foot.

ü Morton’s Neuroma: A painful nerve condition in the ball of the foot.

ü Sinus Tarsi Syndrome: Deep pain felt on the outside of the ankle.

ü Pain from certain Arthritic conditions.

How Does ESWT Actually Work to Heal My Foot?

Instead of just masking symptoms, ESWT targets the source of your pain and stimulates healing in two key ways:

It Activates Your Body’s “Repair Crew”: Through a process called cavitation, the energy waves stimulate the production of fibroblast and tenocyte cells.

o These are the essential cells that build and repair your body’s connective tissues, like the plantar fascia and your tendons.

It Provides Lasting Pain Relief: The therapy works to overstimulate the nerve endings that send pain signals to your brain.

o This can effectively “reset” the pain cycle, leading to a significant reduction in day-to-day pain.

What Is the Next Step to Becoming Pain-Free?

You don’t have to accept chronic foot and ankle pain as your new normal. If you’ve tried other treatments without success and are looking for a safe, non-surgical solution, the answer is here!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.