Shockwave delivers acoustic waves that stimulate the renewal of a healing process in chronic injuries - like pressing the 'reset' button.
Treatment is given alongside specific advice and exercise to achieve a reduction in pain and a solid long-term recovery. There is strong evidence show that shockwave expedites the recovery of chronic conditions such as tendinopathy (Achilles, rotator cudd, tennis/golfer’s elbow), plantar fasciitis, and trigger finger by reducing pain, restoring function and increasing the capacity of the tissues to recover quickly and efficiently.
Is shockwave therapy painful?
Shockwave therapy, like physiotherapy and sports massage, offers a great deal of benefits and pain relief. During sessions, you may feel some discomfort, and this depends on how much pain you usually feel in the area.
The shockwaves can feel like pulses which are a little uncomfortable but not painful. Typically, your first treatment will start with a low level of intensity and increase this to a point where you feel comfortable.
How does it work?
Shockwave therapy has become widely popular for the non-invasive treatment of chronic painful conditions including but not limited to:
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer's elbow
- Insertional pain
- Chronic tendinopathy/ chronic pain
- Medial tibial stress syndrome
- Calfifications
- Hip pain
- Achilles tendinitis
- Myofacial Pain Syndromes
- Muscularskeletal conditions
- Calcific tendonitis
- Hamstring tendinopathy
- Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
