Shock Wave Therapy

Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate healing in muscles, tendons, bones, and other soft tissues. It’s widely used in sports medicine, physiotherapy, and orthopedics  for chronic pain and injury recovery.

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy involves delivering short, powerful sound waves through the skin using a handheld device. These waves penetrate deep into tissues, triggering biological responses that promote healing and reduce pain. It’s not electrical shock therapy—despite the name, it’s generally only mildly uncomfortable for most patients.

How It Works

Shockwave therapy promotes healing through several mechanisms:

• Increased Blood Flow: Stimulates new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis), improving oxygen and nutrient delivery to damaged tissues.
• Cellular Activation: Encourages the release of growth factors and cytokines to accelerate tissue repair.
• Collagen Production: Boosts collagen synthesis, improving tendon and ligament strength.
• Pain Reduction:  Desensitizes nerve endings and breaks down calcified tissue, reducing inflammation and stiffness.

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

• Fast Pain Relief:  Especially effective for chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and shoulder tendinopathy.
• Accelerated Healing:  Helps regenerate soft tissue and bone, often speeding up recovery.
• Non-Invasive:  No surgery, no anesthesia, and minimal downtime.
• Drug-Free:  Offers an alternative to pain medications.
• Improved Mobility: Softens scar tissue and restores joint flexibility

Common Uses

Shockwave therapy is used to treat:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis/golfer’s elbow
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Rotator cuff injuries
• Hamstring strains
• Calcific shoulder tendinitis
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Delayed bone healing/fractures
• Cellulite and scar tissue
• Erectile dysfunction (in some cases)