Shockwave Therapy
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Book your Hamilton Shockwave Therapy session today. Stimulate your body’s natural healing response and get relief from chronic musculoskeletal pain.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) is a highly effective, non-invasive and non-surgical solution for musculoskeletal pain. It uses high-energy sound pressure waves delivered through a handheld device to stimulate the body’s own healing response.
Shockwave therapy is most widely used by healthcare professionals for chronic muscular and tendon disorders, as well as back and neck pain. It is particularly effective when conditions have reached the sub-acute or chronic stage and have not responded to other conservative treatments.
The therapy works by delivering mechanical energy directly to injured areas. This process triggers several key biological responses: controlled micro-trauma to the tissue “reboots” the body’s natural healing process by increasing blood circulation and metabolism; nerve endings are desensitised, often providing immediate pain reduction; mechanical force helps break up scar tissue and calcium deposits; and cells responsible for bone and connective tissue repair are stimulated to regenerate.
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a proven tool for pain relief, accelerated healing and long-term recovery. It can:
- Stimulate healing by increasing blood circulation and metabolism at the injury site, accelerating tissue repair and scar remodelling.
- Reduce pain by desensitising local nerve endings, often providing immediate and lasting relief after treatment.
- Break down calcification by using mechanical force to dissolve calcium deposits and scar tissue in tendons and soft tissue.
- Support regeneration by activating osteoblasts and fibroblasts—the cells responsible for repairing bone and connective tissue.
- Provide a non-surgical alternative for chronic musculoskeletal conditions that have not responded to other conservative treatments.
What Can Shockwave Therapy Help With?
- Foot + ankle: plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, heel spurs, stress fractures
- Elbow: tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Shoulder: rotator cuff injuries, calcific tendonitis, frozen shoulder
- Hip: hip bursitis, greater trochanteric pain syndrome
- Knee: jumper’s knee (patellar tendinopathy), knee osteoarthritis
- Back + neck: chronic muscular pain, tendon disorders
- Shin splints, hamstring/calf strains
- Myofascial trigger points + soft tissue tightness
- Calcium deposits (calcifications) in tendons
- Bursitis
- Certain fracture nonunions and neurological conditions such as spasticity
Signs You Might Benefit from Therapy
Shockwave therapy is most effective for sub-acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions—meaning conditions that have persisted beyond the initial acute stage and have not fully resolved with rest or other conservative treatments. It is not indicated for acute injuries. Here are some signs that shockwave therapy may be a good fit:
- You have a tendon, muscle or joint condition that has persisted for more than six weeks
- You have tried other treatments (massage, physiotherapy, chiropractic) without full resolution
- Pain is limiting your daily activities, sport or work
- You have been diagnosed with a condition such as tendinopathy, bursitis or plantar fasciitis
- You want to avoid surgery or reduce your dependence on pain medication
- You are ready to actively support your recovery
If any of these sound familiar, shockwave therapy may be a highly effective next step toward lasting relief.
How Long are Therapy Sessions?
Initial assessments are 60 minutes; follow-up shockwave sessions are typically 30 minutes. Most patients see meaningful improvement within three to five sessions, though the number of treatments depends on your condition. Your therapist will assess your progress and adjust the plan accordingly.
Getting Started
Ready to get started? Book your Individual Initial Assessment online. Your first visit is 60 minutes and gives your therapist everything they need to assess your condition and create a personalised shockwave treatment plan. Follow-up sessions are 30 minutes, and most patients complete their course of treatment within a few weeks.
