Shockwave Therapy: A solution for chronic musculoskeletal conditions?

Understanding Shockwave Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions

What is Shockwave Therapy?

• Non-surgical acoustic wave treatment

• Evidence-based therapeutic approach

• Uses radial pressure waves

• State-of-the-art technology

• Non-invasive procedure

How It Works

Pain Relief Mechanism

• Reduces Substance P in C-fibre nerves

• Provides immediate pain reduction

• Offers long-term relief

• Decreases chronic pain chemicals

Healing Benefits

• Increases blood circulation

• Stimulates growth factors

• Enhances metabolism

• Promotes stem cell production

• Breaks down calcification

• Reduces scar tissue

Treatable Conditions

• Chronic heel pain conditions:

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Achilles tendinopathy

• Stress fractures

• Shin splints

• Arthritic joints

• Morton's Neuroma

• Other tendinopathies

Treatment Details

Safety Profile

• Safe, non-invasive procedure

• Minimal side effects

• 30+ years of clinical use

• Originally developed for kidney stones

• Mild temporary discomfort possible

Treatment Course

• Typically 3-5 sessions

• Weekly or fortnightly intervals

• 5-15 minute sessions

• Can combine with other treatments

• Individualised treatment plans

Contraindications

• Active infections

• Malignant tumours

• Professional assessment required