Break Free from Chronic Pain
Accelerate Healing with Shockwave Therapy in Exeter.
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Why choose shockwave therapy?
You May be a Candidate if you Have:
- Tennis Elbow — shockwave breaks down degenerative tendon tissue and stimulates fresh healing (studies show ~91 % success in selected patients).
- Outside hip pain (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome): Has been shown to give superior results to rehabilitation and steroid injections in the short and long term.
Plantar Fasciitis — 69 % of chronic cases report “excellent” pain relief with shockwave.
Achilles Tendinopathy — more effective than rehab alone, especially when used together.
Other Conditions that can be Treated with Shockwave Therapy:
- Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder
- Patellar tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee)
- Hamstring tendinopathy
- Myofascial pain (Chronic muscle pain)
- Golfer’s elbow
- Biceps tendinopathy
- Shoulder rotator cuff injury
- Shin splints
- Hip bursitis
Shockwave Therapy - Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions will I need, and how often?
Most patients undergo 3 to 6 sessions, usually spaced 1 week apart (some protocols allow 1–2 weeks). The exact number depends on the severity, chronicity, and how your body responds. (Some clinics start with 3 and reassess.)
What is shockwave therapy (ESWT), and how does it work?
Shockwave therapy (also called extracorporeal shockwave therapy or ESWT) delivers acoustic (sound) waves to injured tissues. These waves stimulate blood flow, trigger healing responses, break down scar tissue, and reduce pain. Over time, the tissue remodels and becomes stronger.
Does shockwave therapy hurt? Is it uncomfortable?
You may feel pressure, tingling or mild discomfort during treatment (like a firm massage or pulses). The settings can be adjusted to keep it tolerable. After the session, some soreness or ache is possible, but that usually passes in a day or two.
What should I expect after treatment? Are there side effects?
- Mild redness, swelling, or bruising in the treated area (temporary)
- Some soreness (sometimes stronger on day 2–3)
- Rarely, more discomfort, but serious complications are uncommon
- You’re usually able to go about daily life afterward; high-impact activity might be restricted for ~48 hours
What if the treatment doesn’t work? What are the alternatives?
If after the planned course you don’t see meaningful improvement, we’ll reassess your condition and may recommend alternative or adjunct treatments (physio, injection therapy, imaging, orthopaedic consultation). Sometimes a further course of shockwave or a different modality is beneficial.