When patients ask us about shock therapy physio, they are usually referring to Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). Despite the intense-sounding name, there are absolutely no electrical shocks involved. Instead, this technology delivers high-energy acoustic sound waves directly into chronic, non-healing connective tissues.
ESWT works by causing controlled, microscopic mechanical stress to stubborn tissues like the plantar fascia, patellar tendon, or Achilles tendon:
- Breaks Down Calcifications: Helps clear chronic calcium deposits within tendons.
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Stimulates Collagen Production: Forces the body to remodel damaged structural tissues.
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Blocks Pain Transmitters: Provides rapid analgesic relief to hyper-sensitized nerve endings.
This process restarts a stagnant healing cycle in chronic injuries where standard stretching and ice have failed, helping you avoid invasive steroid injections.
Are you struggling with stubborn plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis that won’t go away? Find out if Shockwave Therapy is right for you. Click here to book a consultation with our team.
