Stimulate your body’s natural healing process
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave is a non-invasive, out-patient alternative to surgery or injections – perfect for those with joint and tendon disorders. Endorsed by NICE Guidelines for the treatment of chronic or persistent tendinopathies, it’s an evidence-based, effective approach to relieving pain and promoting the healing of injured tendons, ligaments and other soft tissue.
When do we use shockwave therapy?
We use shockwave therapy to treat:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Most tendon conditions
- Achilles tendon issues
- Hamstring
- Patellar tendinopathies
- Gluteal tendinopathies
- Tennis elbow tendinopathies
- Hip pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Shin splints
How does shockwave therapy work?
The treatment sends high pressure acoustic shockwaves into the affected area – cleverly activating your body’s own healing process by acting like a catalyst for the key phase of healing. It also stimulates the enzymes involved in reducing pain. Clever stuff.
It’s a quick treatment, usually only lasting for between 5 and 25 minutes (depending on the severity of your injury), and is covered by most private health insurance. It does feel a little uncomfortable, but it’s definitely bearable. But the effects are impressive – most conditions will be completely resolved after just 1-3 sessions.
Keen to find out more about how Shockwave can help stimulate your body’s natural healing process? Just contact us.
