Shockwave Therapy
In Dallas, TX
A non-invasive option for joint and tendon pain that has not settled with rest.
- Exam firstWe check whether shockwave fits your pain.
- Non-invasiveNo needles, incisions or medication.
- Clear on evidenceWhat research does and does not show.
How Shockwave
Therapy Works
A handheld applicator sends acoustic pulses through the skin into the sore tissue below.
Acoustic pulses
Shockwave uses acoustic sound waves applied to the skin over the treatment area, delivered through a handheld applicator.
What it is cleared for
Shockwave devices are FDA-cleared for uses such as temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pain and increasing local blood circulation.
Short sessions
Sessions are short and non-invasive, and your provider sets how many you need after your exam.
Care That Pairs
With Shockwave
Shockwave is rarely used alone. Most plans add one or more of these.
Laser Therapy
Specific wavelengths of light applied to the skin. Certain laser devices are FDA-cleared for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain.
Physical Rehab
Guided exercise that rebuilds strength and range around the sore joint or tendon.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Gentle adjustments that restore motion to the joints above and below the problem.
Dry Needling
Fine needles that release tight knots in the muscles around the sore area.
Where Shockwave
May Help
At the clinic, shockwave is part of care for knee pain and neuropathy. Research has also looked at the problems below.
- Knee PainRunner’s knee, worn joints and pain that limits walking.
- Peripheral NeuropathyNumbness, tingling and burning in the feet.
- Plantar FasciitisHeel pain that is worst with the first steps of the day.
- Shoulder Tendon PainPain from irritated tendons around the rotator cuff.
- Tennis ElbowPain on the outside of the elbow from overused forearm tendons.
- Stubborn Muscle PainTight, sore spots that keep coming back.
Why Patients Choose
Shockwave Here
Dr. Currington has practiced for over 20 years, and the clinic is part of the Disc Centers of America network.
No surgery or medication
Shockwave is non-invasive and drug-free.
Honest about the evidence
Your provider explains what research does and does not show for your condition.
Part of a full plan
Shockwave sits alongside laser, rehab and adjustments, all under one roof.
Works with your other care
Tell us about any other treatment you’re receiving, and we coordinate around it.
Your Shockwave
Consultation
Your first visit decides whether shockwave fits your pain.
Your History
A review of your symptoms, health history and current medications.
Your Exam
A hands-on check of the sore area and the joints around it.
Your Options
An explanation of each option, including what the evidence does and does not show.
Your Sessions
Short sessions over a series of visits, set after your exam.
Questions Patients Ask
About Shockwave Therapy
What patients ask most about shockwave. For anything else, call the clinic.
Where Shockwave
Fits In
Shockwave is part of these programs at the clinic. Read more about each below.
- Knee PainNon-surgical, drug-free knee care with shockwave, laser and decompression therapy.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDrug-free care for numbness, tingling and burning in the feet and hands.
- Laser TherapyLow-level laser light that helps calm inflammation and support healing.
- Physical RehabGuided exercise and therapy that rebuild strength and mobility after an injury.
In Their
Own Words
Read Every ReviewMy goal is to get you well so you don’t have to keep seeing me.
Get a Free Consultation
With Dr. Currington
He will look at what is causing your pain and map out a plan. Leave your details and the clinic will call you.
The clinic calls back to set a time, usually within one business day.
Visit the Clinic
In Dallas
Find us on North Central Expressway, Suite 104. Call ahead or request a visit and our staff will confirm your time.
- Address
- 4228 N Central Expy Ste 104
Dallas, TX 75206 - Phone
- (214) 520-1006
- Office hours
Monday 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Tuesday 9:30 AM to 2 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Thursday 9 AM to 5:30 PM Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Guides and Answers
From the Clinic
Plain answers to the questions patients ask Dr. Currington most.
- Ergonomics Over DodgeballMark talks about teaching ergonomics earlier in life, and Eric turns the idea into an ergonomics-over-dodgeball joke.Read Article
- Yes, You Can Scroll: What A Spinal Decompression Session Is LikeWhat actually happens during a spinal decompression session at our Dallas clinic, from the harness to how long it takes and how often you come in.Read Article
- What Is The Towel Technique?Mark calls the towel technique axial decompression and explains the direction of the pull he is describing.Read Article
