Where Can I Get Shockwave Therapy for Hip Bursitis in Jacksonville?

Full Swing Healthcare on Beach Blvd in Jacksonville offers shockwave therapy for hip bursitis, with a specific focus on trochanteric bursitis and the associated gluteal tendinopathy that most lateral hip pain presentations involve.

A patient came to us, a retired teacher who had been dealing with lateral hip pain for four months. She had been diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis by her primary care doctor and had received a cortisone injection that helped for five weeks before the pain returned. She came to us before pursuing a second injection. Dr. Muren assessed her presentation and explained that recent research has shown that most cases labeled trochanteric bursitis actually involve gluteal tendinopathy at the greater trochanter as the primary driver, with the bursal irritation as a secondary response to the tendon problem. We ran five shockwave sessions targeting the gluteal tendon insertions at the greater trochanter. By session three the lateral pain with walking had reduced by half. By session five she was sleeping on her affected side without pain for the first time in four months. The tendon was the source. Shockwave addressed the tendon.

Trochanteric Bursitis vs. Gluteal Tendinopathy

The diagnosis of trochanteric bursitis has largely been revised in the orthopedic literature. The greater trochanteric pain syndrome, which describes lateral hip pain at the greater trochanter, is now understood to be driven primarily by gluteal tendinopathy at the gluteus medius and minimus insertions, with bursitis occurring secondarily in response to tendon irritation. This distinction matters for treatment. Cortisone injections suppress bursal inflammation temporarily but do not address the tendon degeneration underneath. Shockwave therapy for hip bursitis targets the tendon tissue directly and produces durable results because it addresses the primary pathology.

What the Treatment Involves

The StemWave device is applied to the greater trochanter region, targeting the gluteal tendon insertions. Sessions run 10 to 15 minutes on the treatment area. Most protocols involve four to six sessions spaced about a week apart. We also assess the hip biomechanics, IT band tension, and lumbar mechanics that are loading the trochanteric region abnormally and address those alongside the shockwave treatment to prevent recurrence.

Insurance and Scheduling

Shockwave coverage varies by plan. We accept Florida Blue, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Florida Medicaid, and VA benefits. Call (904) 539-3352 for current self-pay pricing, subject to change. Same-day availability for established patients. 13770 Beach Blvd #4, Jacksonville FL 32224.