Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment for musculoskeletal pain using acoustic pulses (pressure waves) that travel through the skin to stimulate tissue repair.
Shockwave treatment can be up to 80% effective in reducing chronic pain and related symptoms Most people experience less pain after just the first treatment with only 3 – 5 treatments required.
Shockwave is non-invasive, highly effective and requires no anesthesia. Treatment usually lasts just a few minutes and there is usually less pain straight after treatment.
A course of shockwave treatment usually consists of weekly treatments for 3-5 weeks.
Chronic conditions are likely to require a longer treatment course. Symptoms usually improve over time, however the healing process continues for up to 3 months following the final treatment.
Shockwaves has 3 main benefits:
Shockwave therapy has no negative side effects and is a non-invasive treatment.
Shockwave is not advised if:
