Shockwave Therapy at Homewood
At Homewood Chiropractic clinic, our Shockwave therapy is a safe, non-invasive and non-surgical therapy for the treatment of pain. It provides fast pain relief, accelerated healing with minimal side effects and is suitable for chronic conditions.
“After 3 session, my heel pain is gone”
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to simulate healing in musculoskeletal tissues. Originally developed to break up kidney stones, it is now widely used in physical therapy, sports medicine and orthopaedics.
“A real game-changer – I avoided surgery.”
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
Shockwave therapy delivers focused mechanical pressure waves to an affected area. Shockwave therapy treatment aims to reduce pain and inflammation by:
- Increasing blood flow and cell regeneration
- Breaking down calcific deposits
- Stimulating collagen
What Can Shockwave Therapy Be Used To Treat?
Shockwave therapy can be used to treat many common conditions including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Tennis (goiter’s) elbow
- Shoulder calcific tendinitis
- Patellar tendinopatthy (jumper’s knee)
- Hip bursitis
- Chronic muscle pain
- Myofascial trigger points
Shockwave therapy is only one of the techniques that we use to help you with your pain and loss of function at Homewood. Before we carry out shockwave therapy on you, we must have a full consultation and examination with you to ensure it is the right treatment for you. All our clinicians are fully qualified and licensed to treat you with shockwave therapy. Call the clinic and our friendly team will help book an appointment for you.
FAQs About Shockwave Therapy At Homewood
I’m not sure if Shockwave therapy can help me?
That’s OK. Simply call our clinic and ask our friendly staff and they can advise you.
My pain has been there for a long time, can Shockwave therapy help me?
Yes, absolutely. Shockwave therapy is appropriate for both chronic (long term) and acute (new pain/injury) conditions.
Does it hurt?
While not typically painful, patients may feel some discomfort or a tingling sensation during treatment.
Is there anyone who can’t have Shockwave therapy?
If you’re unsure if Shockwave therapy is safe or appropriate for you, please call the clinic on 01329 280 283 and ask for a Free Chiro Check.
How many sessions will I need?
Generally, we recommend 3-6 sessions, one week apart.
Our Experience Counts: 55 Years in Fareham
Serving the people of Fareham, and surrounding areas of Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and the local areas of Whiteley, Hedge End, Locks Heath & Portchester
