Full Swing Healthcare on Beach Blvd offers shockwave therapy for shoulder pain, specifically for rotator cuff tendinopathy and calcific tendinitis that hasn’t budged with traditional rehab. Our StemWave device delivers focused acoustic waves that restart the tissue repair process right at the source.
When Rehab Alone Isn’t Enough
For most shoulder problems, strengthening the rotator cuff, improving scapular mechanics, and restoring range of motion is exactly the right starting point, and it works well for acute or early-stage issues. But when a tendon has been painful for six months or more without fully responding to those interventions, the situation changes.
At that point the tendon has typically entered a tendinotic state. It’s no longer inflamed in the traditional sense, the tissue is degenerative, with disorganized collagen and poor blood supply. The body’s normal repair signals have quieted down, so exercise loading alone produces far less response. That’s where shockwave steps in to restart the process.
Calcific Tendinitis: A Strong Match for Shockwave
Calcific tendinitis, calcium deposits in the supraspinatus tendon, is one of the best-supported applications for shockwave therapy in the research. The deposits cause a distinct painful arc and show up clearly on X-ray. Shockwave breaks down the calcium through cavitation effects while simultaneously stimulating tissue repair. We’ve seen patients who were told surgery was the next step resolve completely after a course of shockwave treatment, without going under the knife.
We Look Beyond the Shoulder
Shoulder pain rarely lives in isolation. Thoracic stiffness, scapular dyskinesis, and cervical restrictions all change how the rotator cuff loads with every arm movement. Treat the tendon but ignore those contributors and you’re reloading an injured structure abnormally between every session. At Full Swing, Dr. Cody Muren and Dr. Eric Hall assess and address the full picture, spine, scapula, and shoulder, at every visit so your tendon has a real chance to heal.
How to Get Started
- Call (904) 539-3352: we’ll confirm your insurance benefits for shockwave before scheduling
- First visit is $115 and includes a full exam so we understand exactly what’s driving your shoulder pain
- Follow-up visits are $50; shockwave coverage varies by plan, and we’ll sort that out with you upfront
- No referral needed, call or book online and we’ll get you in