Shockwave Therapy
What are shock waves?
Shock waves are audible high-energy sound waves. In the medical world, shock waves have been used since 1980 to disintegrate kidney stones, for instance. In modern pain therapy, low-energy shock waves are applied to the painful body regions where they can exert their curative action. Shock waves can accelerate the healing process in the body, they stimulate metabolism and improve blood circulation; damaged tissue can regenerate and fully heal.
If performed by qualified therapists, extra- corporeal shock wave therapy of musculoskeletal pain has minimal risks and side effects.
The Many Benefits Of Shockwave Therapy:
- Fast recovery
- Fewer potential complications
- No anesthesia
- Non invasive
- No medication
- Fast treatment: 20 minutes per session
- Significant clinical benefit: often seen 6 to 8 weeks after treatment
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How is shock wave treatment performed?
The therapist takes your history in an in-depth consultation, localizes the pain region by palpation and discusses the findings with you.
A skin gel is then applied to the treatment area to allow the shock waves to be introduced into the body without any loss of energy.
After these preparations, shock waves are applied as the therapy head is moved over the pain region in a circular motion.
How many treatments are necessary and how long does each treatment take?
Each therapy session takes between 10 and 30 minutes depending on the disorder to be treated. In general, an average of 3 to 6 treatments are necessary at weekly intervals.
How successful is the therapy?
After only 1 to 2 sessions, many patients report complete pain relief or significant pain reduction. The therapy eliminates pain or restores full mobility, thus improving your quality of life.
Prices
Initial consultation is £75 and follow up appointments £70
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