Shockwave Therapy

Accelerate Healing, Reduce Pain, Avoid Injections

Shockwave Therapy In Bicton

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Shockwave therapy has been around since the 1980s and was originally used to break up kidney stones. In the last two decades the technology has been applied to musculoskeletal problems and is used to “kick start” the natural healing process, reduce pain and start recovery.

In our Bicton Clinic Shockwave Therapy is used as part of treatment for:

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Shoulder Tendinopathy

  • Elbow Tendinopathy

  • Patellar Tendinopathy

  • Achilles Tendinopathy

  • Calcific Tendonitis of the shoulder

This list is by no means exhaustive for all the conditions that may benefit.

Often we use Shockwave Therapy with other Chiropractic Techniques.

How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?

Shockwave Therapy is performed in our clinic by our qualified Chiropractor. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy radial sound waves. While Shockwave Therapy is generally considered safe and effective, there are potential risks and side effects associated with the treatment. The side effects are usually mild and temporary, most cases lasting only a day or two.

Treatment is usually 2000-4000 shocks and lasts 5-10 minutes. Some of our patients experience relief immediately but some chronic conditions may take 4-5 sessions to get significant relief from their pain.

Who Can Have Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy is generally considered safe for patients with acute or chronic tissue pain.

Shockwave Therapy is not suitable for:

  • Pregnant Women

  • People with Blood Clotting Disorders.

  • People on Blood Thinning Medication.

  • Tissue with local tumours or Bacterial Infection.

  • People who have had cortisone in the last 6 weeks.

What Are The Potential Benefits of Shockwave Therapy?

  1. Improved mobility

  2. Pain Relief

  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

What Are The Potential Risks of Shockwave Therapy?

Some potential documented risks and side effects of shockwave therapy include:

  1. Skin irritation or redness at the site of treatment

  2. Bruising or swelling

  3. Tingling or numbness

  4. Temporary pain or discomfort during or after the treatment

  5. Rarely, nerve or tissue damage

  6. In rare cases, there have been reports of kidney damage in people who have received shockwave therapy.

It is worth noting that the treatment is considered safe and well-tolerated by most patients. However, we recommended you consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns or contact us for an assessment to determine if Shockwave Therapy is right for you.

How Many Treatments of Shockwave Therapy will I need?

Recovery time and rehabilitation after shockwave therapy can vary depending on the condition being treated, how long you have had it and where it is in the body.

The average number of treatments required is 6-8 sessions spaced out by 5-7 days. Our personal preference in the Bicton Clinic is 7 days where possible.

Generally, patients can return to their normal activities immediately following each session. Some mild discomfort or pain may be experienced in the treated area for a few days following the therapy. In general, recovery times after therapy are quite fast.

In our clinic rehabilitation usually commences, when necessary, several weeks after starting care, once the tissues have had time to heal and we are confident that rehabilitative exercise safe to commence.

What Machine Do You Use In The Bicton Clinic?

We use The Chattanooga RPW 2 Intelect.

RPW stands for Radial Pressure Waves.