Do you suffer from chronic pain in your foot, ankle or knee and have tried various forms of therapies, but they haven’t really helped? Well Shockwave therapy may be suitable for you!
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is an effective treatment for chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions and tendon pathologies such as Achilles pain or plantar fasciitis. It is a non-invasive therapy which uses ultrasound shock-waves to kick start the body’s natural healing response that may not have responded to medication, rest or other therapies.
ESWT stimulates the release of growth factors and improves bloody supply leading to the repair of tendons and muscles. It also helps to reduce pain through a technique called hyper-stimulation anaesthesia. This is when the nerves send pain signals to the pain which are stimulated to a point that their activity diminishes, thereby decreasing pain.
No anaesthetic or needles are required during treatment. It can be a little uncomfortable during the procedure which is easily tolerated by most people and adjustments to the dose/intensity can be made to make it more tolerable if needed. It is common to experience some dull, achy pain in the treated area over the next few days after treatment. This is a sign that the treatment is producing a healing response in the tissues. It can take up to 3-5 sessions to achieve significant pain relief, with each appointment being about a week apart.
Clinical trials have shown that there is a 90% success rate with ESWT. So, book an appointment with one of our Podiatrist to see if Shockwave therapy is suitable for you!
We will examine and assess your condition to come up with a tailored plan to help manage your pain and minimise the risk of re-injury.
