Shockwave Therapy

Advanced Shockwave Therapy In Bicton

Fast, Non-Invasive Relief for Chronic Tendon & Heel Pain

Stop managing pain and start resolving it. Our Radial Pressure Wave (Shockwave) therapy "reboots" your body’s natural healing process for injuries that haven't responded to traditional care.

  • Foot & Heel: Chronic Plantar Fasciitis & Achilles Tendinopathy.

  • Elbow: Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) & Golfer’s Elbow.

  • Shoulder: Calcific Tendonitis & Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy.

  • Leg: Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee) & Runner’s Knee.

  • Lower Back Pain: Cluneal Nerve Pain, Sciatic Nerve Pain, Disc Pain

What We Treat

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How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?

Why it works when other treatments haven't:

Many chronic injuries stall in the "inflammatory phase." Shockwave therapy sends high-energy sound waves into the tissue to create "micro-trauma." This sounds scary, but it’s actually a controlled way to:

  1. Increase Blood Flow: Flooding the area with nutrients needed for repair.

  2. Break Down Scar Tissue: Decrystallising calcifications (like in the shoulder).

  3. Reset Pain Signals: Many patients report immediate relief as the waves desensitize overactive pain nerves.

What to Expect at our Bicton Clinic

  • Quick Sessions: Most treatments take only 15 minutes.

  • The Plan: We typically recommend 6-8 sessions, spaced 7 days apart for optimal tissue regeneration.

  • Immediate Results: While long-term healing takes time, most patients feel a significant reduction in pain after their first visit.

  • Technology: We use the Chattanooga RPW 2 Intelect

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • It is often described as a "vigorous tapping" sensation. It can be slightly uncomfortable, but it is not "painful." We adjust the intensity of the RPW 2 machine to your specific tolerance level.

  • At Southside Spine & Sport, we believe in transparent pricing. Shockwave therapy is integrated into our standard clinical sessions, no hidden costs.
    https://www.southsidespinesport.com.au/pricing

  • Yes, often you can return to daily activities immediately. However, we recommend avoiding high-impact exercise for 24–48 hours after a session to allow the stimulated tissue to settle.

    Everyone is different and we will tailor advice to you.

  • Shockwave Therapy is generally considered safe for patients with acute or chronic tissue pain except for:

    • Pregnant Women

    • People with Blood Clotting Disorders.

    • People on Blood Thinning Medication.

    • Tissue with local tumours or infection.

    • People who have had cortisone in the last 6 weeks. Cortisone blocks all inflammation and healing in the injected tissue.

    1. Pain Relief

    2. Improved Mobility

    3. Non-invasive

    4. Short treatment time

    5. It can stimulate healing and increase blood flow

    6. Can reduce inflammation

    7. Can break down calcifications

    8. It can reduce muscle spasm

    1. Bruising or swelling

    2. Skin irritation or redness at the site of treatment

    3. Tingling or numbness

    4. Temporary pain or discomfort during or after the treatment

    5. Nerve or tissue damage but this is rare.

  • We use The Chattanooga RPW 2 Intelect.

Medical device on a stainless steel table with a small container of water on the side.