Shockwave therapy uses controlled acoustic pulses delivered through the skin to stimulate a biological healing response in irritated or degenerative soft tissues.
Most people describe it as “intense but tolerable”. We adjust the settings to keep it within a manageable level and to match the area being treated.
Many conditions respond best with a short course of sessions spaced across several weeks, combined with a progressive rehab plan.
We’ll advise you on activity modification and what to avoid for the first 24–48 hours after each session.
Shockwave is typically considered for persistent symptoms (often >6–12 weeks) or where pain is repeatedly flaring with activity. It’s not always appropriate in early acute inflammation or where pain is primarily driven by nerve irritation, stress fracture, or inflammatory arthritis — we’ll screen for this first.
Shockwave therapy is used to stimulate a healing response in persistent tendon and soft-tissue conditions.
It is not used in isolation.
Treatment is delivered as part of an MSK pathway:
Shockwave is usually delivered as a short course of sessions spaced across several weeks. The exact number depends on symptom duration, tissue response and activity demands.
You may experience temporary soreness for 24–48 hours after treatment — this is common and part of the biological response we are aiming to stimulate.
