Laurel, a nurse practitioner and triathlete, began experiencing persistent pain in her right hamstring and glute while training for races in 2024.

After months of modifying her activity and trying physical therapy on her own with limited success, she turned to Empower.

She began weekly treatments and noticed progress quickly.

“I was already seeing some good improvement after three to four treatments.”

After completing 10 sessions, she got the results she was hoping for.

“My pain is almost completely resolved… I'm training for a big race in Spain. So, I'm just so happy to be back to running and doing my training. And would encourage others to try this treatment.”

Laurel is currently training for a big race in Spain at the end of this year!

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What is shockwave therapy?

Shockwave is a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to stimulate healing in stubborn soft tissue injuries—often used for chronic tendon pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments. Many patients notice improvement in just a few sessions.

If you’re dealing with ongoing pain that’s keeping you from doing what you love, Empower’s team is here to help you explore your options—including whether shockwave therapy might be right for you.