Shockwave Therapy

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy is a treatment for soft tissue injuries. Whether your injury, pain or chronic condition has been caused by the wear and tear of daily activities, exercise, pregnancy, ageing or accidents, musculoskeletal disorders and soft tissue injuries can be debilitating.

Many people think that surgery is the only answer but are worried about taking such a risky step. Shockwave Therapy is clinically proven and recognised by top orthopaedic hospitals and high-profile professional sports bodies.

What Conditions Can Shockwave Therapy Help With?

Periarticular Shoulder Pain

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Calcific Tendonitis

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Patellar Tendonitis (Jumpers Knee)

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Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)

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Tennis or Golfers Elbow

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Shin Splints

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Achilles tendonitis

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Greater Trochanteric Pain
Syndrome (Hip)

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Trigger Points within muscles on the legs, back or arms

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Back Pain

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Meet The Therapists

  • Howard Gilbert Clinic Owner and Osteopath

    Howard Gilbert

    Clinic Owner/ Osteopath/ Sports Massage

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  • Lydia Armitage Osteopath

    Lydia Armitage

    Osteopath/Sports Massage

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FAQS

  • Shockwaves are high energy, audible sound waves which are transmitted to the affected area to accelerate healing by increasing blood flow, putting cells into repair mode. Shockwave has an analgesic effect and stimulates repair and regeneration. Shockwaves break down injured tissue and calcifications.

  • On average 3 to 6 sessions are advised. A full assessment will determine the quantity. Treatments last between 10 – 20 minutes.

  • You may feel discomfort to begin with. However, the treatment is delivered with a low amount of energy at first which is increased as you get used to it. The treatment stimulates and effectively supports the body’s self-healing mechanisms and creates an analgesic effect. Many patients report immediate pain relief following shockwave therapy. If you experience pain after treatment, you may use ordinary non-prescription painkillers. Do not use anti-inflammatories or apply ice to the area as both may interfere with the body’s self-healing process. Patients will be asked to stop taking no steroidal anti inflammatories 2 weeks prior to treatment to allow it to take full effect.

  • Yes. It has NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) guidance for a large number of indications. Performed by qualified therapists it is largely risk free.

  • That can depend on the condition. 90% of patients will experience a reduction of pain in their condition. All indications show a success rate of between 60% to 80%. Shockwave seems very successful at treating chronic conditions but can also treat newer injuries.

    • It is recommended for patients who have already had previous conservative therapies that have provided little or no clinical benefit.

    • Recent evidence shows that Shockwave therapy can also be used for acute soft tissue injuries as well as chronic disorders.

    • No anaesthesia

    • Non-invasive

    • No medication

    • Fewer complications

    • Significant clinical benefit often seen 6 to 8 weeks after treatment

    • Fast treatment times

  • Please talk to us if any of these apply:

    • Pregnant or trying to conceive

    • Taking Warfarin or anti coagulants

    • Under 18 years of age

    • Cardiac Pacemaker

    • Malignant tumours

    • Nerve or Circulatory disorders

    • Infections