Key Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
As Cheshire’s first clinic to offer both focused and radial shockwave therapy, we provide an advanced, highly effective treatment for stubborn pain and long-standing injuries. Shockwave therapy penetrates far deeper than traditional massage reaching up to 12cm into the muscle to target areas that are otherwise difficult to treat. By offering both radial and focused techniques, our practitioner can determine the most effective combination for your specific condition, ensuring precise and efficient results. This non-invasive treatment works by triggering your body’s natural healing response, putting cells into repair mode and stimulating regeneration to restore function and reduce pain.
Types Of Shockwave Therapy
Radial Shockwave Therapy
Radial shockwave therapy is an evidence based treatment that involves passing low energy pressure waves into damaged tissue to stimulate repair, increase blood flow whilst reducing pain and allowing your body to restart its own natural healing process.
Radial shockwave therapy is ideal for:
- Localised Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Large muscle groups
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Calcific Shoulder Tendinopathy
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Heel Spurs
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Trigger Points
- Trochanteric Pain
- Patellofemoral Pain
- Iliotibial Band (ITB)
- Chronic Tendinopathies
- Superficial treatment depths
- Bursitis
- Tennis Elbow
Focused Shockwave Therapy
Focused Shockwave Therapy delivers precise, high-energy acoustic waves directly to targeted areas of pain or injury. Unlike radial shockwave therapy, which disperses energy over a broader area, focused shockwave therapy concentrates its energy deep within tissues, making it particularly effective for chronic conditions. This therapy stimulates cellular repair, enhances blood circulation, and breaks down calcifications, leading to reduced pain, improved function, and can speed up healing up top 3 times faster. With minimal discomfort and no downtime, focused shockwave therapy is a powerful option for those seeking long-lasting relief from persistent musculoskeletal issues.
When combined with radial shockwave therapy this can speed up recovery times.
Focused shockwave therapy is ideal for:
- Acute pain
- Tendinopathies
- Deep-Seated Tendons
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Bone Stress Injuries
- Non-unions
- Osteoarthritis
- Coccydynia
- Spinal Facet Joint Pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)
- Wound Healing
- Degenerative Pathologies
- Morton's Neuroma
The Science behind Shockwave Therapy
Less Pain
Research shows Shockwave Therapy can cut pain levels almost in half for conditions like plantar fasciitis (heel pain), tennis elbow, and Achilles tendon problems.
Better Healing
It increases blood flow and encourages new tissue growth and remodelling, helping your body repair itself faster.
Long-Lasting Results
Studies found the benefits last for up to a year or more – much longer than cortisone injections in many cases.
Evidence Based Adjunct
Research shows that patients can optimise their recovery when Shockwave is used in conjunction with physiotherapy for chronic tendon injuries.
FAQs
What’s the difference between focused and radial shockwave?
Focused shockwave targets deeper, more precise areas.
Radial shockwave covers larger, more superficial tissues.
Using both allows us to tailor treatment for the best results.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people need 3–6 sessions, Everyone is difference and the age and length of injury comes into consideration
Does it hurt?
You may feel some discomfort during treatment, but it’s adjustable to each client.
Are there any side effects?
Mild redness or soreness for 24–48 hours is normal and shows the tissue is responding.
Why is shockwave therapy more expensive than other treatments?
Shockwave requires specialised medical equipment, and ongoing costs are higher than standard therapies.
The machines use bullets and coils that wear out and must be replaced regularly.
These consumables are costly and essential for the machine to deliver safe, effective treatment.
Focused and radial devices also require specialist training and maintenance.
Although the session price is higher, clients often need fewer treatments overall because shockwave speeds up healing in chronic injuries
