Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave

Shockwave also known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave 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 shockwaves to kick start the body’s natural healing response that may not have responded to medication, rest or other therapies.

How does Shockwave work?

• ESWT stimulates the release of growth factors and improves bloody supply leading to the repair of tendons and muscles.
• It helps to reduce pain through a technique called hyper-stimulation anaesthesia. This is when the nerves send pain signals to the area which are stimulated to a point
  that their activity diminishes, thereby decreasing pain.
• It can take up to 3-5 sessions to achieve significant pain relief, with each appointment being about a week apart.

What to Expect

During the session, a gel will be applied to the treatment area, and the shockwave device will be positioned over the targeted site. 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.

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

• Non-Invasive: Unlike surgical options, shockwave therapy is a non-invasive procedure.
• Pain Relief: Many patients report significant pain reduction after just a few sessions.
• No Anesthesia Required: The procedure is well-tolerated without the need for anesthesia.

Conditions Treated with Shockwave Therapy

• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Shin splits,
• Tendonitis
• And more…

To see if Shockwave is some thing that may help you then book an appointment with us