At New Mexico Foot & Ankle Institute, we’re proud to be a leader in advanced podiatric care in Albuquerque. Our mission is simple: help patients recover faster, avoid unnecessary surgery, and return to a pain-free life using the most effective, natural treatments available.
That’s why we’re excited to announce a powerful new tool in our treatment arsenal—focused shockwave therapy. We are now one of the few clinics in New Mexico offering both radial and focused shockwave treatments to help patients heal from both acute and chronic heel pain, plantar fasciitis, and other foot and ankle injuries.
This innovation allows us to offer faster healing, less downtime, and completely natural recovery options for patients at all stages of injury.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic sound waves to stimulate healing. These sound waves increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue regeneration.
At our main Albuquerque podiatry clinic, we now offer two complementary forms of shockwave therapy:
- Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT): Ideal for surface-level conditions and a reliable treatment option we’ve used successfully for years.
- Focused Shockwave Therapy (FSWT): A new, advanced treatment that allows us to reach deeper tissues with precision—perfect for more severe or localized injuries.
Together, they allow us to create the most effective, customized treatment plans possible.
Effective for Both Acute and Chronic Heel Pain
One of the most common conditions we treat is heel pain, especially plantar fasciitis. Whether your condition is chronic and long-standing or acute and recently developed, shockwave therapy can help.
Many patients think shockwave therapy is only for chronic issues, but that’s not the case. In fact, shockwave therapy is incredibly effective for both acute and chronic heel pain. When applied early in the course of the condition, it can prevent progression and accelerate healing—often avoiding the need for long-term treatment or invasive procedures.
So whether you've been dealing with chronic plantar fasciitis for months, or you're dealing with a recent flare-up of acute heel pain, shockwave therapy offers fast, natural relief.
Why Focused Shockwave Therapy Is a Game-Changer
Here’s why we chose to bring this advanced therapy to our Albuquerque practice:
- Deeper, More Targeted Treatment
Focused shockwaves penetrate deeper than radial waves, allowing us to precisely target the source of pain in dense or difficult-to-reach tissue. This is crucial for treating deep plantar fascia injuries and insertional Achilles issues. - Faster Results
Patients typically begin feeling improvement within just a few sessions. This is especially true for acute conditions, where early intervention with shockwave therapy can dramatically shorten recovery time. - All-Natural, Drug-Free Healing
Shockwave therapy works by stimulating your body’s natural healing mechanisms. There are no medications, no injections, and no downtime. - Great for Hard-to-Treat Conditions
Whether it’s acute inflammation or chronic degeneration, focused shockwave therapy helps patients who have hit a wall with traditional treatments.
Conditions We Treat with Shockwave Therapy in Albuquerque
We’ve seen success with shockwave therapy—both focused and radial—for a wide variety of conditions, including:
- Acute and chronic heel pain
- Acute and chronic plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinitis (both mid-portion and insertional)
- Peroneal tendon injuries
- Morton’s neuroma
- Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
- Joint capsule inflammation
- Early stress fractures and stress reactions
Whether your pain just started or has been lingering for months (or even years), we can help.
Combining Radial and Focused Shockwave for Optimal Results
Because we now offer both types of shockwave therapy in Albuquerque, we can customize treatment for each patient. In many cases, we begin with radial therapy to stimulate general tissue healing, then switch to focused therapy to zero in on specific problem areas.
This combination helps us treat both acute inflammation and chronic tissue degeneration, providing complete, lasting relief.
Avoid Surgery. Heal Naturally. Get Back on Your Feet Faster.
Patients often come to us frustrated after trying everything—rest, orthotics, injections, physical therapy—with little to no relief. Shockwave therapy provides a non-surgical, highly effective option for conditions that haven’t responded to traditional treatment.
Even better, when used early for acute cases, shockwave therapy can prevent chronic damage from developing at all.
If you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis, heel pain, or any persistent foot or ankle issue, don’t wait—the sooner we intervene, the faster you’ll heal.
What to Expect from Treatment
Shockwave therapy is performed in-office and takes about 10–15 minutes per session. There’s little to no discomfort, and no anesthesia is required. Most patients can resume their regular activities the same day.
We typically recommend 3–5 sessions spaced over a few weeks, depending on the severity and duration of your condition. Healing continues in the weeks after your last session, as your body repairs itself naturally.
Book Your Shockwave Therapy Appointment in Albuquerque Today
If you’re looking for fast, effective relief from acute or chronic heel pain, plantar fasciitis, or other foot and ankle conditions, shockwave therapy may be the solution you’ve been waiting for.
📍 New Mexico Foot & Ankle Institute – Serving Albuquerque and surrounding areas
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Let’s get you back to doing what you love—pain-free, faster, and naturally.