Shockwave Therapy in Perth
Some pain doesn’t respond the way you’d expect. You’ve rested it, stretched it, and it still comes back. For tendon complaints and soft tissue problems that have dragged on longer than they should, shockwave therapy offers a non-invasive option that works differently from manual care alone.
A Non-Invasive Approach to Stubborn Soft Tissue Pain
Shockwave therapy uses controlled mechanical and acoustic waves delivered directly into the affected tissue. This therapy is thought to influence local tissue responses and is commonly used as part of the management of certain tendon and soft tissue conditions. At Complete Care Health, we offer both Radial Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) and Focused Shockwave Therapy (fESWT), so the approach can be matched to the depth and nature of the problem.
Conditions Shockwave Therapy May Help
Shockwave is most commonly used for tendon-related complaints and areas of the body that are slow to heal due to poor blood supply or chronic overload. It may be appropriate for:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Rotator cuff injuries and calcific shoulder tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Patella tendinopathy and knee pain
- Chronic hip pain and gluteal tendinopathy
If you’re unsure whether shockwave is right for your presentation, that’s something your practitioner can assess at your first appointment.
What a Session Looks Like
Your practitioner will explain the treatment before starting. A conductive gel is applied to the skin, and a handheld device delivers the therapy in a series of short pulses. Sessions typically run between 7 and 20 minutes, with no downtime required afterwards.
The sensation can feel intense during a session, particularly over more sensitive areas, but the intensity is adjustable and most patients tolerate it well. Most presentations respond over a course of several sessions, and your practitioner will monitor progress and adjust the approach along the way.
Getting Back to What Pain Has Been Interrupting
Chronic tendon pain often builds gradually and can affect quite ordinary things, whether that’s walking the dog, getting through a shift on your feet, or returning to a sport you’ve had to put aside.
Shockwave therapy has been studied for a range of persistent tendon and soft tissue conditions. It works well alongside chiropractic and physiotherapy when a more comprehensive approach is needed.
Ready to Find Out If Shockwave Therapy Is Right for You
If ongoing tendon or soft tissue pain has been limiting what you can do, contact Complete Care Health to discuss whether shockwave therapy is the right next step.
