Advanced Shockwave Therapy for Sports Injuries and Pain Relief in Greater Houston
Active Houstonians know how quickly pain can sideline performance. Whether you’re running Memorial Park, playing in a weekend league, or training for a triathlon, joint or tendon pain can slow you down fast.
Dr. Javier Rios, MD takes a modern, evidence-based approach to radial shockwave therapy, helping patients recover faster and return to the activities they love. This non-invasive treatment targets the root cause of pain by using acoustic pressure waves that stimulate blood flow, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing in muscles, tendons, and joints.
Located at CLS Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Associates, our team helps athletes and active adults across Greater Houston return to peak performance without surgery or downtime.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) uses high-energy acoustic waves to trigger healing in painful or injured tissues. These waves improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and stimulate tissue regeneration — helping your body heal naturally.
At CLS Health, Dr. Rios provides radial shockwave therapy, which disperses energy across a broader treatment area. This approach is ideal for conditions involving large muscle groups, tendons, and chronic soft-tissue pain — promoting recovery without surgery or downtime.
Conditions We Treat
At our sports medicine clinic, we help patients find relief from:
- Tendon & Ligament Injuries: Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendonitis, tennis & golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff injuries
- Heel & Foot Pain: Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs
- Other Chronic Pain Sources: Knee, hip, shoulder, or back pain from overuse or soft-tissue injury
Why Choose Shockwave Therapy vs. Traditional Treatments
Compared to steroid injections, surgery, or months of physical therapy, shockwave therapy offers a faster, non-invasive solution.
This innovative, non-invasive treatment is intended to treat the root cause of your pain using a proprietary set of unique acoustic pressure waves to achieve the best possible clinical outcome. Shockwaves improve blood flow and lymph circulation, accelerating the healing response and tissue regeneration. This stimulates collagen production and fibrotic tissue breakdown. Let your body heal itself.
Benefits Include:
- Non-invasive (no needles or anesthesia)
- 82% success rate
- 40% quicker return to play or work
- High patient satisfaction
- Quick 10–20-minute sessions
- Promotes natural healing and long-term pain relief
- Allows patients to stay active during recovery
Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have chronic pain lasting 3 months or more
- Haven’t improved with rest, therapy, or injections
- Want a non-surgical option to restore mobility
Not recommended for pregnancy, bleeding disorders, or specific implants. Our team will evaluate to ensure safe, effective care.
What to Expect During Treatment and Recovery
Each session includes:
- Consultation & assessment with Dr. Rios
- Application of ultrasound gel to the treatment area
- Delivery of acoustic waves via handheld device (10–20 min)
After Treatment:
- Mild soreness or redness is normal and resolves within a day.
- Most patients complete 3–6 sessions spaced a week apart, with improvement after 2–3 visits.
Our Houston-Wide Sports Medicine Advantage
Dr. Javier Rios — board-certified in sports medicine — leads the Shockwave MD program across Houston.
Our clinic combines advanced equipment, clinical expertise, and personalized care for athletes and active patients throughout the city.
Pricing and Insurance
Shockwave therapy is a self-pay procedure and is not covered by insurance.
Schedule Your Consultation for Shockwave Therapy in Houston
Ready to get back in the game?
Contact Houston’s Sports Shockwave MD at CLS Health to schedule your consultation with Dr. Rios.
Serving athletes and active patients throughout Greater Houston, we help you recover faster and perform better — without surgery or downtime.
FAQs
Radial shockwave therapy uses controlled acoustic energy to target injured soft tissue. This gentle yet powerful treatment increases blood flow, breaks down stiff or fibrotic tissue, and activates the body’s natural healing response. It’s especially effective for shoulder, knee, and tendon pain, helping patients restore mobility and function more quickly than with traditional rehabilitation alone.
Most patients benefit from three to six sessions, spaced about a week apart. Many notice an improvement after the second or third treatment, with continued relief as healing progresses. The results typically build over time — meaning your pain and mobility should steadily improve in the weeks following your sessions.
Yes, most patients can return to light activity shortly after their session. You may feel mild soreness in the treated area, similar to what you’d experience after a workout. This usually resolves within a day. It’s best to avoid high-intensity exercise or strenuous activity for 24–48 hours to let your body respond and heal.
Shockwave therapy is considered very safe when performed by a trained medical professional. The most common side effects are mild redness, swelling, or tenderness at the treatment site. These effects typically fade within a day or two. Serious complications are rare.
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