Shockwave Therapy in Matthews, North Carolina

We are equipped with common physical therapy modalities as well as state-of-the-art instruments to restore your physical function and speed your path to recovery.

We provide:

Shockwave Therapy (Radial Shockwave, Focused Shockwave, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy)

A non-surgical, drug-free treatment designed to support healing, reduce pain, and improve mobility. Shockwave therapy stimulates the body’s natural repair response through regenerative cellular activity.

Find Long-Term Relief with Shockwave Therapy

Chronic pain and lingering injuries can make everyday activities difficult. Shockwave therapy is an advanced regenerative treatment option that helps stimulate healing in damaged tissues without the need for surgery or medication.

This therapy uses targeted acoustic sound waves to reach injured muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. The treatment encourages circulation, tissue repair, and cellular regeneration while helping reduce inflammation and discomfort.

Shockwave therapy may be especially beneficial for patients who have not experienced lasting relief from treatments such as physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, injections, dry needling, or other conservative therapies.

How It Works

• Targeted Acoustic Energy

  High-energy sound waves are directed into affected tissues to stimulate cellular repair and healing responses.

• Improved Circulation

  The treatment encourages increased blood flow to injured areas, helping deliver oxygen and nutrients needed for recovery.

• Accelerated Healing Response

  Shockwave therapy supports tissue regeneration and may help reduce chronic inflammation and scar tissue buildup.

• Fast and Effective

  Most patients feel noticeable improvement after just one or two sessions.

• Quick Treatment Sessions

  Most appointments take approximately 15–20 minutes, depending on the area being treated.

• Typical Course of Treatment

  Most conditions require a series of 3–6 treatments, although recommendations vary based on the type, chronicity and severity of the condition

Biological Effects of Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy supports the body’s healing process through several physiological responses, including:

• Activation and recruitment of Stem Cells
• Increased microcirculation
• Promotion of new blood vessel formation (neovascularization)
• Release of nitric oxide to improve circulation and tissue response
• Pain modulation through neurological signaling effects
• Breakdown of scar tissue and adhesions
• Improved healing response in tendons, muscles, and connective tissues

Conditions Commonly Treated with Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is clinically proven to treat:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinitis
• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow (epicondylitis)
• Rotator cuff and shoulder pain
• Hip bursitis and tendonitis
• Patellar tendonitis
• Chronic muscle tension
• Osgood-Schlatter disease
• Sever’s Disease (calcaneal apophysitis)
• Osteoarthritis (Knees, hands, and more)
• Stress fractures
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome (IT band issues)

Why Patients Choose Shockwave Therapy

• Non-Invasive Treatment

  No surgery, injections, or prescription medications are required.

• Faster Recovery Support

  Many patients report noticeable improvement after only a few sessions.

• Long-Term Healing Focus

  Rather than masking symptoms, shockwave therapy is designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

• Minimal Downtime

  Patients can typically return to normal daily activities immediately following treatment.

• Cost-Effective Option

  Shockwave therapy is often more affordable than regenerative injection therapies or surgical procedures.

• Research-Backed Treatment

  Numerous clinical studies support the effectiveness of shockwave therapy for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

• Precise Treatment Delivery

  The targeted nature of the therapy allows both the provider and patient to identify and address problematic tissue during treatment.

Take the First Step Toward Pain Relief

Discover the benefits of shockwave therapy and start feeling better today.

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Supporting Research

• https://bit.ly/3DnjoOv – Biomed Central
• https://bit.ly/3DDsrez – MDPI Research
• https://bit.ly/3oKZeKc – Epub
• https://bit.ly/3AvDrZu – Biological Effects

Class IV Laser; High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT)

How It Works

When your physician recommends a laser therapy in Matthews, North Carolina, like Class IV laser therapy, you will experience immediate pain relief, accelerated healing, and reduced inflammation.

The Power of Class IV Laser Therapy
Class IV laser therapy uses infrared electromagnetic energy. It is extremely safe, and patients often feel a mild warming sensation. When the laser is placed against your skin, photons penetrate several centimeters and are absorbed by the mitochondria (the energy-producing part of a cell).

The Importance Of Cell Regeneration
Healing is only possible with the regeneration of cellular energy. Research shows that tissues targeted by High Power Laser Therapy increase production of a cellular enzyme critical for ATP production (the energy currency in cells). This is the photo-chemical effect of High Power Laser Therapy.

Biological Effects

Accelerated Tissue Repair And Cell Growth
Exposure to laser light speeds up the repair of cartilage, bone, tendons, ligaments, and muscle cells.

Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation
Reducing scar tissue is crucial because it is less elastic, has poorer circulation, is more pain-sensitive, weaker, and more prone to re-injury.

Anti-Inflammation
Laser therapy reduces inflammation caused by biomechanical stress, trauma, overuse, or systemic conditions.

Analgesia
Laser therapy suppresses nerve signals that transmit pain to the brain.

Improved Vascular Activity
Laser light significantly increases the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue.

Increased Metabolic Activity
Laser therapy boosts the production of specific enzymes.

Improved Nerve Function
Laser therapy accelerates nerve cell regeneration.

Stimulates Trigger Points and Acupuncture Points
Laser therapy stimulates muscle trigger points, restoring muscle tone and balance.

Your Questions Answered

Class IV laser therapy is extremely safe, typically causing only a mild warming sensation. Safety glasses and precautions are in place before therapy starts. Hundreds of scientific studies support its reliability and effectiveness. Since there is no ionizing radiation, the risk of cancer is minimized.

Class IV laser therapy is nearly five times faster than Class III or cold laser therapy, with results often felt within minutes. For maximum recovery, it is suggested to have treatments two to three times per week for four to six weeks, depending on the severity of the condition. Many patients report positive results after the first visit, though individual experiences may vary.

Traction Therapy / Decompression Therapy

Traction Therapy, also called Decompression Therapy, is one of the most effective conservative options to positively affect the health of your intervertebral discs. Through traction therapy, negative pressure, or decompression, is achieved in the disc to pull in bulging disc material, hydrate the disc, remove inflammation, stimulate healing in the cells of the disc, and create fluid exchange in the disc, which is necessary for healing.

Studies have shown on pre- and post-MRI imaging that a full course of care with traction therapy will reduce disc bulges, increase disc height (thereby reducing nerve pressure), and improve the proper fluid volume in the discs.

From the perspective of someone who has a disc injury or degenerative areas in their cervical (neck) or lumbar (low back) regions, this can provide relief through positive changes in the health of the structure, as opposed to strictly pain control or inflammation reduction via medications or injections.

Traction therapy is typically comfortable and relieving during treatments. Patients usually note that relief begins even immediately following the first treatment.

Dr. Guerriero has over 20 years of experience with decompression therapy for disc- and arthritic spinal joint–related issues. His discernment as to the nature of one’s condition and examination are key to determining if a patient is a good candidate for this type of care.

If you or someone you know suffers from any of the following symptoms or conditions, please know we are here to help:

SYMPTOMS:

• Neck or low back pain
• Radiating pain, numbness, tingling, or shooting pain to the arm, hand, leg, or foot
• Muscle weakness
• Stiffness / reduced mobility in the neck or low back

CONDITIONS:

• Herniated discs
• Bulging discs
• Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
• Sciatica
• Spinal stenosis
• Radiculopathy
• Facet joint syndrome
• Spondylosis
• Arthritis

Common Physical Therapy Tools

• Ultrasound – ultrasound therapy utilizes sound waves at particular frequencies to reduce inflammation and flush out the involved tissues by increasing circulation as well as by the direct impact of the sound waves. The treatment is painless, and the patient will notice a warming of the treated structures.
• Electrical Stimulation or Interferential Current (IFC) – Interferential Current utilizes electrical impulses to break the vicious cycles of pain and/or spasm messages that the nervous system perpetuates in response to particular injuries. The treatment is comfortable and will feel like “tingling.” The result is pain relief and decreased muscle spasms.
• Cryotherapy
• Kinesiology Taping

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Why Modalities/Physical Therapy Tools Matter

Modalities and physical therapy tools play a vital role in enhancing the overall effectiveness of chiropractic care. These tools are designed to complement manual adjustments by targeting inflammation, reducing pain, and accelerating tissue repair at the cellular level. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking to improve mobility, the use of physical therapy modalities can support long-term healing. We combine hands-on techniques with advanced therapeutic technology to maximize recovery, restore function, and help you return to the activities you love—faster and more efficiently.

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