Shockwave Therapy
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses targeted sound waves to deliver energy into painful or injured tissue. This stimulates a local healing response and may help reduce persistent pain while improving how the affected area moves and functions.
It’s particularly useful for certain tendon and soft tissue conditions that have been slow to improve. Treatment is non-invasive, with the shockwaves delivered through the skin directly to the area requiring attention.
At Sunshine Health Osteopathy, shockwave therapy is recommended following an assessment to make sure it’s appropriate for your condition and recovery needs.
What are the benefits?
Stimulates healing: Encourages the body’s natural tissue repair response.
Relieves pain: Helps reduce persistent tendon and soft tissue discomfort.
No injections: Treats the area without needles or invasive procedures.
Improves mobility: Helps restore comfortable movement and function.
Minimal downtime: Allows a quick return to normal daily activities.
Targeted treatment: Directs sound waves precisely to the affected tissue.
Shockwave Therapy FAQ
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The sound waves deliver mechanical energy into the targeted tissue. This creates a local response that can stimulate circulation and support the body’s natural repair processes, making shockwave therapy useful for certain persistent musculoskeletal problems.
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Your practitioner may consider shockwave therapy when tendon pain has persisted or hasn’t improved as expected with other conservative approaches. Conditions such as Achilles, patellar, hamstring and gluteal tendinopathy may be suitable, depending on your individual assessment.
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Yes, shockwave therapy may be considered for persistent plantar fasciitis and some forms of heel pain. Your practitioner will first assess what’s contributing to your symptoms, as not every case of heel pain has the same underlying cause.
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Some people notice an improvement in pain or movement early in their treatment, while others experience more gradual changes as the tissue responds. A course of around three to five sessions may be recommended, with progress reviewed along the way.
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Your practitioner identifies the area requiring treatment before applying the shockwave device to the skin. Controlled pulses are then directed into the targeted tissue. The settings can be adjusted according to the condition being treated and your comfort during the session.
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Long-standing tendon and soft tissue problems can sometimes become difficult to settle. Shockwave therapy provides targeted mechanical stimulation to the affected tissue, which may encourage a renewed healing response while helping to reduce pain and restore function.
