The treatment works by passing acoustic shockwaves through the skin to the painful area.
These shockwaves;
- Break down scarred tissue and calcifications
- Have a pain relieving affect by inhibiting the transmissions of the pain signal to the brain
- Initiate increased blood circulation which in turn accelerates the body’s own healing processes.
- Reduce muscle tone helping to promote normal movement and joint mechanics
- Stimulate the production of collagen helping to normalise tissue structure
Shockwave therapy has been shown to be effective for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Excellent results have been seen in relation to elbow tendinopathy, calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder as well as tenosynovitis of the finger.
