Do you suffer from chronic problems such as soft-tissue injuries or tendonitis? Have you exhausted all other treatment options? Are you keen to return to work, your hobbies or sport pain-free?

 

Why you should consider shockwave therapy

Shockwave therapy is one of the most effective and widely accepted clinical practices for the treatment of chronic soft-tissue injuries. Historically, shockwave therapy was a treatment method used to break down kidney stones and help people avoid a painful surgical process. Now, it is widely used by physiotherapists, osteopaths, podiatrists and other healthcare professionals to treat a variety of conditions involving tendons, muscles and even bones. Common ailments such as heel spurs, Achilles tendonitis, knee pain, elbow tendonitis, shoulder pain such as rotator cuff, back pain, tibial periostitis and many others are successfully treated with shockwaves.

 

How does it work?

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive technology that delivers sound waves to affected areas of the body, promoting rapid recovery. The process involves passing short, intense sound waves through the affected tissues, which increases blood circulation, has an analgesic effect and stimulates repair and regeneration. The treatment puts cells into repair mode and enables your body to restart its natural healing process.

 

Other benefits of shockwave therapy

Shockwave therapy also helps release growth hormones and pain mediators while stimulating stem cells, thus inducing healing. Finally, shockwaves promote the reabsorption of calcium deposits in tendons, resulting in a natural healing process.

Most importantly, shockwaves trigger neovascularization, generating new blood vessels and releasing growth hormones, which improves blood supply and ultimately supports tissue regeneration.

 

A therapy with an unmatched success rate

Shockwave therapy is approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). With a success rate of up to 90%, on average, 3 to 4 sessions of shockwave therapy can make a huge difference to patients, helping them to recover from injuries such as tendonitis, which without this treatment can take several months or even years to heal completely.

 

Is shockwave therapy a painful treatment?

No, shockwave therapy is not painful. In some cases, you may feel some discomfort at first; however, the treatment is administered with a low amount of energy and then increases as your body gets used to it, so the treatment remains painless.

 

A good alternative to surgery and painkillers

Shockwave therapy is an ideal alternative to surgery, or when other standard treatments such as pain medication and steroid injections no longer work and entail unwanted side effects and risks.

 

The different types of shockwave therapy

There are two types of shockwave therapy: radial and focused. Radial shockwave therapy is used to treat superficial conditions closer to the skin’s surface. Focused shockwaves therapy is used to treat deeper areas and can treat a wider range of conditions. Your therapist will decide on the best option given your situation and may recommend a combined approach.

 

Shockwave therapy is now available in the Light Centre Clapham

Excellence Physiotherapy is delighted to announce the addition of shockwave therapy to their range of services from September 2023. This service will be available at the Light Centre in Clapham Common. 

Say goodbye to pain and injury faster than ever!

 

For further information, read the article:
Shockwave Therapy

 

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