Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment alternative to tendon, ligament, joint and bone related conditions that can require surgery. It uses intense vibratory ‘waves’ that penetrate deep into tissues to alter pain reception and stimulate tissue turnover. Tissue turnover refers to the production of new tendon, bone or muscle cells. When these processes heal tissue incorrectly it creates a lot of pain. This is particularly obvious in the case of heel spurs. Hook-like growths appear on bone, normally where tendon attaches. Shockwave has been shown to be particularly helpful in reducing pain from spurring.

What Science Tells Us

Research has shown shockwave therapy to be effective in the treatment of calcific tendonitis (enthesopathies), heel spurs (osteophytes) and tendon tears. Plantar fasciitis is one of the major positive points for shockwave therapy research. Plantar fasciitis (PF) can be difficult to treat, and many practitioners often mis-diagnose and mis-treat nerve related issues with PF. Massage, cold-therapy and stretching is often enough to relieve PF pain, however if pain lingers, shockwave can help. PF is often accompanied by heel spurring. Not to worry, shockwave has been shown to help with both of these conditions!

Shockwave therapy is used as a pre-surgical option for connective tissue injuries. Our practitioners (or your usual therapist) will try and use other methods of treatment before using shockwave to ensure you won’t respond to even less invasive methods of treatment. Normally, shockwave therapy will be coupled with some form of exercise regime to encourage as much tissue turnover as possible.

If you have any questions regarding shockwave therapy and whether or not it’s the right option for you, feel free to contact us here.

All of the team here at Rock Therapy are avid rock climbers and train regularly. So we know firsthand all about muscle strains, joint and ligament pain and all types of injuries. Your treatment will be tailored specifically to your body, your injury and the pain you’re experiencing. No standard treatments here, we’ll also listen to your problems. So! If you want to get back to work, sport or just living without pain, Rock Therapy can help, click the “Book Now” button below.

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