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Stubborn Pain?
Meet PulseWave.

Non-invasive shock wave therapy that supports your body’s natural healing response — no surgery, no injections, no downtime.

Drug-free. Surgery-free. Right here in Edgewater.

Free consultationFirst treatment session just $50Packages from $830

What is PulseWave Therapy?

PulseWave uses focused acoustic waves — often called shock wave therapy — delivered through a handheld applicator to muscles, tendons, and joints. The gentle pulses are intended to stimulate local circulation and support your body’s own healing response in the treated area.

Unlike medications that mask symptoms or surgery that requires recovery time, PulseWave is completely non-invasive. Sessions are quick, there is no downtime, and it pairs naturally with the chiropractic and physical medicine care we already provide. Your first consultation is free — we’ll evaluate your condition and tell you honestly whether PulseWave makes sense for you.

The PulseWave focused shock wave therapy system used at Maryland Chiropractic & Physical Medicine in Edgewater, MD
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Same-week appointments available · First treatment session $50

How It Works

Three simple steps to get started

1

Free Consultation

Your doctor evaluates your condition, reviews your history, and determines whether PulseWave therapy is an appropriate option for you. The consultation itself costs nothing.

2

Targeted Treatment

If PulseWave is a fit, your first treatment session is just $50. Focused acoustic waves are applied to the affected area in quick in-office sessions, with intensity adjusted for your comfort.

3

Recovery & Progress

Between sessions you go about your normal life — no downtime. We track your progress and adjust your plan as your body responds.

Why Patients Choose PulseWave

Non-Invasive

No incisions, no injections, no anesthesia. PulseWave works entirely from outside the body using focused acoustic energy.

Drug-Free

A treatment option that doesn't rely on pain medication — appealing if you want to avoid prescriptions or have maxed out other options.

Quick Sessions

Treatments take just minutes in our Edgewater office. Get in, get treated, and get on with your day.

No Downtime

Return to your normal activities immediately after every session. No recovery period, no restrictions.

Precisely Targeted

The applicator focuses energy exactly where your discomfort lives — a specific tendon, muscle group, or joint area.

Part of a Complete Plan

PulseWave is delivered alongside chiropractic care, rehab exercise, and massage — not as a one-size-fits-all gadget.

Transparent Pricing

Investment in Your Recovery

Your consultation is free. Your first treatment session is $50. Then choose the package that fits your condition — every package price includes that first session.

First Session

$50After Your Free Consult · One Region

A real PulseWave treatment on one region, following your free evaluation.

Feel how your body responds before you commit.

Most Popular

6-Visit Package

$830Includes $50 First Session
Save 13%$130/session

Our most common starting plan for a single painful region.

8-Visit Package

$1,010Includes $50 First Session
Save 20%$120/session

Extra sessions for longer-standing or stubborn conditions.

10-Visit Package

$1,150Includes $50 First Session
Save 27%$110/session

Deeper plan for chronic discomfort that has lasted months or years.

Best Value

12-Visit Package

$1,250Includes $50 First Session
Save 33%$100/session

Maximum savings and the fullest course of care for one region.

Treating more than one area? A second region treated during the same visit is 50% off.

Pricing shown is per region. CareCredit financing available.

Your personalized plan is discussed at your free consultation. Individual results may vary.

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Same-week appointments available · First treatment session $50

The Science

How Acoustic Waves Support Recovery

Shock wave therapy has been used in musculoskeletal care for decades. The idea is simple: give tight, irritated, under-circulated soft tissue a controlled physical stimulus, and let the body do what it already knows how to do.

The PulseWave electromagnetic focused shock wave unit and applicator at Maryland Chiropractic & Physical Medicine
01

Focused Acoustic Energy

A handheld applicator generates acoustic pressure waves that pass through the skin and concentrate their energy in the soft tissue beneath — no incision, no needle.

02

Mechanical Stimulus

The pulses create a controlled mechanical signal in the tissue. Researchers describe this as mechanotransduction: cells responding to physical stimulus with a biological response.

03

Circulation Support

The treated area is intended to respond with increased local blood flow — relevant for tendons, ligaments, and fascia, which naturally have limited blood supply.

04

Calming Irritated Tissue

Acoustic wave therapy is used to help interrupt chronic irritation cycles in tight, overworked soft tissue so the area can settle.

05

Supporting Natural Repair

With better circulation and an active repair signal, the body continues to work on the area between sessions — which is why plans are spaced out over weeks.

06

Hands-On Targeting

Your doctor uses patient feedback and palpation during treatment to find the exact tender spots and focus the energy where it is needed most.

Descriptions reflect the intended mechanism of acoustic wave therapy. PulseWave is not a cure for any condition, and individual results may vary.

Commonly Treated Concerns

Where patients most often turn to shock wave therapy

Plantar Fasciitis

Tennis / Golfer's Elbow

Shoulder Discomfort

Knee Discomfort

Chronic Tendon Issues

Back & Hip Tension

Muscle Tightness & Trigger Points

Overuse & Sports Strain

Not sure if PulseWave is right for your condition? Schedule a free consultation to find out.

A Course of Care, By the Numbers

What a typical PulseWave plan looks like at our Edgewater office. Individual results may vary.

6–12

Sessions in a Typical Plan

Most regions are treated over a short series of weekly or twice-weekly visits.

10–15

Minutes per Session

Quick, in-and-out appointments that fit around work and family.

0

Days of Downtime

Return to normal activity immediately after every session.

2

Doctors on Site

Dr. Curran and Dr. Schmitt deliver PulseWave as part of a complete plan.

What patients commonly tell us

  • Tenderness in the treated spot feels less sharp over the first few visits
  • Morning stiffness in a heel, elbow, or shoulder tends to ease
  • Easier to get through a workday, a round of golf, or a run
  • Appreciate avoiding injections, surgery, or more medication

Patient-reported experiences, not guaranteed outcomes.

What Our Patients Say

“I tried every remedy to make the pain go away… since I started PulseWave, it’s changed everything.”

Individual results may vary.

“I’m not saying chiropractors are magical, but I am saying Dr. Curran fixed my lower back pain that I’ve had for over 15 years — and that’s kind of the same thing. He even resolved my plantar fasciitis that a podiatrist couldn’t crack.”

Krista A.

Verified Patient

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PulseWave therapy

PulseWave is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused acoustic (shock) waves applied to muscles, tendons, and joints. The energy is intended to stimulate local circulation and support the body's natural healing response — without surgery, injections, or medication.
A handheld applicator delivers gentle acoustic pulses to the treatment area. The pulses create a controlled stimulus in the tissue, which is intended to encourage blood flow and the body's own repair processes. Your provider adjusts the intensity and targets the specific area that needs attention.
Patients most often seek shock wave therapy for stubborn soft-tissue complaints such as plantar fasciitis, tennis or golfer's elbow, shoulder and knee discomfort, and chronic muscle or tendon issues. During your free consultation, we'll evaluate your condition and tell you honestly whether PulseWave is a fit.
Most treatment plans involve 6 to 12 sessions on a region, typically once or twice per week. Many patients notice a change within the first few visits, and the response tends to build between sessions as tissue continues to recover. After your free consultation and $50 first session, your doctor will recommend a personalized plan. Individual results may vary.
Your consultation is completely free. If PulseWave is a fit, your first treatment session on one region is $50. From there, packages include that $50 session: 6 visits for $830 (save 13%), 8 visits for $1,010 (save 20%), 10 visits for $1,150 (save 27%), or 12 visits for $1,250 (save 33%, our best value). A second region treated during the same visit is 50% off. CareCredit financing is available.
It is a real PulseWave treatment, not just a consultation. After your free evaluation, your doctor uses the applicator to locate the tender, tight, or irritated spots in the region and treats that area the same visit — so you can feel how your body responds before committing to a package.
No. Packages are simply the most cost-effective way to complete a course of care, and every package price includes your $50 first session. If you prefer, single follow-up sessions are available at the standard per-visit rate. We will walk you through the options and the recommended number of sessions before you commit to anything.
Shock wave therapy is generally not covered by insurance, which is why we keep pricing transparent and offer CareCredit financing to break a package into monthly payments. Your chiropractic visits may still be covered by your plan as usual.
Most patients describe a tapping or pulsing sensation. Areas that are already tender may feel briefly sensitive during treatment, and intensity can always be adjusted for comfort. Sessions are short, and you can return to normal activities right away.
Shock wave therapy is generally well tolerated. Some patients notice mild, temporary redness, soreness, or warmth in the treated area. There is no downtime. During your consultation we review your health history to confirm the treatment is appropriate for you.
Same-week consultations are usually available at our Edgewater office. Fill out the short form on this page or book directly on the online calendar and pick the time that works for you.

More Ways We Help in Edgewater

PulseWave pairs well with the physician-reviewed programs we coordinate from the same office.

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Bio-Optimization Programs

Physician-reviewed recovery, cellular wellness, and healthy-aging programs shipped to your door. Many patients pair a recovery program with PulseWave on the same region.

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Flexible Payment Plans Available

PulseWave therapy is an investment in feeling better. Flexible financing is available through CareCredit, so you can break your treatment package into convenient monthly payments.

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