Unlock your body's healing potential with shockwave therapy

Understanding shockwave therapy

Shockwave Therapy is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment widely used within physiotherapy and sports physiotherapy. It uses targeted high-energy sound waves to encourage the body's natural healing process. The key purposes of this therapy are to reduce pain and stimulate tissue repair. Research shows that shockwave is an effective therapy for healing various common sports injuries, such as elbow and rotator cuff tendon pain, acute conditions like Achilles Tendonitis and Patellar Tendonitis, muscle strains, tennis and golfers’ elbow, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Ongoing evidence suggests that 3-6 shockwave treatment sessions over a two-week period, combined with exercise, improve recovery more than simply following a prescribed exercise plan on its own.

Your shockwave therapy journey

Offering a range of amazing benefits, shockwave targets persistent pain and slow-healing injuries. As it’s non-invasive, the treatment is an excellent and effective alternative for surgery or taking medication long-term. No anaesthetic is required and it offers a quick recovery time, making sessions an easy addition to a daily or weekly routine, and a convenient option for many. By stimulating blood flow, shockwave speeds up recovery and improves mobility. It’s very effective with patients who haven’t found other treatments to be successful.

A Shockwave Therapy appointment begins with the physiotherapist assessing the affected or injured area before using the machine. When the treatment starts, some can feel a mild discomfort in sensitive areas. The session usually lasts between 15-20 minutes and is often combined with other physio treatments and techniques.

Afterwards, there may be some soreness, redness, and swelling. These are temporary and very normal side effects and usually subside quickly, allowing you to return to your daily activities with minimal disruption.