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Shockwave Therapy in Stockport — when other treatments haven’t worked

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Shockwave Therapy

If you’ve been dealing with tendon pain for months — plantar fasciitis that won’t go away, Achilles pain that flares every morning, tennis elbow that’s resisted massage and rest — shockwave therapy may be the treatment you haven’t tried yet. Maybe you’re struggling on the golf course. Forehand getting you down or not getting on court at all? Or maybe you are not enjoying the gym or are having difficulty at work? Whatever the struggle, we can help.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a clinically proven, non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate the body’s own healing response in stubborn soft tissue conditions. It’s used across elite sport and the NHS where budgets allow, and has a strong evidence base for chronic tendinopathy. We combine this modality with a comprehensive rehabilitation and recovery plan to get you back where you want to be.

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Conditions

What does shockwave therapy treat?

Shockwave is most effective for chronic or persistent conditions where the body has stopped actively healing. Common conditions we treat:

Foot & Ankle

Plantar fasciitis Achilles tendinopathy Retrocalcaneal bursitis

Knee & Hip

Patellar tendinopathy ITB syndrome Trochanteric bursitis Hamstring tendinopathy

Elbow & Shoulder

Tennis elbow Golfer’s elbow Calcific shoulder tendinitis Rotator cuff tendinopathy

Other

Chronic muscle trigger points Tibial stress reactions Morton’s neuroma

Shockwave Therapy FAQ's

A handheld device delivers controlled acoustic pulses through the skin directly to the affected tissue. This creates a controlled micro-trauma response that restimulates the body’s natural healing process — increasing blood flow, breaking down calcific deposits, stimulating collagen production, and reducing local pain signals.

Shockwave works by addressing the underlying tissue problem, not just masking the symptoms. Most patients feel a reduction in pain within 3–6 sessions.

  • Initial physiotherapy assessment to confirm shockwave is appropriate for your condition
  • Gel applied to the treatment area; handheld device moves across it delivering acoustic pulses
  • Sessions typically 15–30 minutes
  • Standard course: 3–6 sessions, usually weekly or fortnightly
  • Mild soreness is possible for 24–48 hours and some redness of the skin can occur after treatment but will settle very quickly.
Most patients describe it as intense but tolerable — similar to deep pressure. The intensity is adjustable and we work to your comfort level throughout. Some mild soreness in the 24–48 hours after treatment is normal and indicates the healing response has been activated.

Shockwave is most suitable if:

  • You have had tendon or soft tissue pain for more than 6–12 weeks
  • Conservative treatment (rest, massage, stretching) has not resolved the problem
  • You want to avoid steroid injections or surgery
  • You have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, or a similar chronic tendon condition

Shockwave is not suitable if you are pregnant, have a bleeding disorder, active infection, or certain other medical conditions. We will always screen for suitability at assessment.

Shockwave + Nutrition

Chronic tendon problems are often associated with systemic inflammation. An omega-3 deficiency, poor collagen synthesis, or blood sugar instability can all slow tendon healing. We can combine your shockwave programme with nutritional assessment and our BalanceOil/Omega testing to give objective data and help your body be the best environment to heal.
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