Treatment · San Juan de Alicante
Radial shockwave therapy in Alicante
Radial shockwave therapy for chronic tendinopathies, plantar fasciitis and calcifications.
What it is and how we use it
Shockwaves are acoustic pulses applied through the skin over the injured area. They stimulate the tissue’s repair response and reduce pain in injuries that have not improved for a while.
Sessions last a few minutes and are usually scheduled once a week, alongside exercise and manual therapy.
We use radial shockwave therapy, applied with a handpiece over the skin. First we assess the injury, often with ultrasound, to confirm it is one where shockwave makes sense, such as plantar fasciitis or a tendinopathy that has not improved for months.
During the session you feel discomfort ranging from mild to intense depending on the area, and we adjust the intensity so it is tolerable. As with the other techniques, loading exercise is what consolidates the improvement, so you always leave with your programme.
Used for
- Plantar fasciitis
- Calcific shoulder tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow
- Patellar and Achilles tendinopathy
- Myofascial trigger points
Frequently asked questions
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
You feel some discomfort during the application, stronger in areas like the heel. We adjust the intensity so it is tolerable, and the session only takes a few minutes.
How many sessions do I need?
Usually several sessions, once a week, together with exercise. We give you an estimate for your case after the assessment.
Does it work for heel spurs?
What usually hurts is the fascia, not the spur itself. Shockwave is used to treat that long-standing plantar fasciitis.
When can it not be used?
It is not applied during pregnancy, over areas with infection or tumours, with clotting disorders or over growth plates, among other cases. We always check first.
Content reviewed by Francisco Sevila Sánchez, physiotherapist and osteopath (C.O.) · Updated November 2026
We use it in
Knee Unit
Physiotherapists, a sports rehabilitation specialist and an orthopaedic surgeon in the same clinic.
See →Shoulder pain
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and one of the most painful when something goes wrong.
See →Plantar fasciitis
Heel pain with your first steps in the morning is the classic sign.
See →Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is not just for tennis players: it also appears with padel, manual work and computer use.
See →Padel
Padel is all twists, sudden stops and overhead shots, and every match loads your elbow, shoulder and calves.
See →Running
Most running injuries appear when training load grows faster than your tissues can handle.
See →Volleyball
Jumps, spikes and blocks, indoors or on the beach.
See →Book an appointment: Shockwave therapy
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