Radiation based extracorporeal shock wave therapy generates a series of strong short sound waves, which can cause local damage to tissue/scar tissue and increase blood flow to that tissue. Therefore, the body will increase the production of new healthy tissues. By increasing blood flow and controlling inflammation, damaged/scar tissue has the opportunity for tissue repair and reconstruction. Research has shown that shock wave therapy is highly effective in treating tendon, muscle, and joint diseases by stimulating the body's own healing response.