Looking for Shockwave Therapy in the Watford area?
Does this describe you?
- You are struggling with a soft tissue injury and not sure what to do or who to ask.
- You are frustrated that your injury is stopping you from doing the things you love.
- You are having difficulty sleeping because of your pain and this is affecting your energy and well being during the day.
- You are frustrated that the pain is making simple things like lifting a cup of coffee or a bag of groceries, so difficult.
- You have had an injection for your pain and are disappointed that you are still struggling with pain.
- You are starting to worry that this isn’t ever going to get better and might mean you are getting arthritis or might need an injection.
Here at Watford Osteo 360 Injury Clinic, our highly experienced team is dedicated to serving the local community in Watford and surrounding areas and helping people just like you, get back to doing the things you love, without pain or restriction.
If you would like to find out more about us and whether we can help you click on the link below and we will be in contact to discuss your issue.
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
Shockwave therapy is also known as radial pressure shockwave therapy. It is a newly available treatment for the management of pain caused by various musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
A shock wave is an intense, short energy wave that moves faster than the speed of sound. This energy wave is used to target painful areas in musculo-skeletal tissues. The energy accelerates the healing process by switching on the body’s own healing mechanisms.
These healing mechanisms have often been interrupted when the body gets into an inflammatory cycle such as in a case of tendonitis.
Is Shockwave Therapy Right For You?
Shockwave therapy may be the solution for you if:
- You are struggling with an ongoing soft tissue or joint injury.
- You have been diagnosed with tennis or golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff, gluteal or achilles tendonitis.
- You are struggling with heel pain or plantar fasciitis.
- You are having trouble sleeping because of your pain and this is impacting your mood and energy during the day.
- You have been told to have an injection and would like to avoid this.
- You have already had an injection and the pain has come back.
- You have been told to take painkillers and would rather get to the root of the problem.
- You are starting to worry that your injury is not going to get better and it’s getting you down.
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Why Choose Us?
Latest Treatment Technology
At Watford Osteo 360 Injury Clinic, we are constantly investing time and money into the latest protocols and technology to help our patients have the best possible outcomes in the shortest period of time.
We have invested in Shockwave therapy, to provide the latest technology and best possible result for our heel pain and plantar fasciitis patients.
Our Shockwave Therapy Programs
Which best describes your injury?
The Elbow Pain Program
Click below to find out more about the Watford Tennis Elbow Program using shockwave therapy, the latest treatment technology for tennis elbow pain.
The Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis Program
Click below to find out more about the Watford Plantar Fasciitis Program using shockwave therapy, the latest treatment technology for heel pain.
The Bursitis Program
Click below to find out more about the Watford Bursitis Program using shockwave therapy, the latest treatment technology for bursitis and tendonitis pain.
Everything You Need to Know About Shockwave Therapy
What is extracorporeal radial shockwave therapy?
The word extracorporeal means “Outside of the body” which refers to the way the therapy is applied. Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical treatment which works by delivering high energy sound waves to damaged or injured soft tissue.
How does it work?
Treatment produces an inflammatory response. The body responds by increasing metabolic activity. This stimulates and accelerates the healing process. Shockwave therapy stimulates the body’s natural healing process. There is an immediate reduction of pain and improved ease of movement. Secondary effects are minor. Shockwave therapy may also reduce the chance of further surgery.
How long does the treatment last?
A minimum of 2000 shocks are delivered per session, which last approximately 6 minutes.
How many treatments will I need?
Protocol states that three treatments are necessary at weekly intervals; however additional treatments may be needed on further assessment.
Does the treatment hurt?
ESWT is uncomfortable. Typically, your first treatment will start with a lower level of intensity, this will be increased to a point where you feel comfortable.
What about after the treatment?
Generally, there will be immediate pain relief, but there may be some discomfort experienced 2-4 hours after.
What should I do if I am in pain after the treatment?
The shockwave will trigger an inflammatory response, for this reason, do not use anti-inflammatory medications. Do not use ice as we want our bodies to trigger the natural healing response. The pain should subside within 24 hours. Use Paracetamol if needed if you are able to take this medication.
What if it feels good after the treatment?
Even if it feels good, we advise you to take it easy and rest.
What can be treated?
- Plantar fasciitis
- Midbody Achilles tendinopathy
- Insertional Achilles tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Myofascial trigger points
- Lower back pain
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
- Calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder
- Frozen shoulder
- Osgood-Schlatter disease
- Spasticity
- Patella tip syndrome
- Medial tibial stress syndrome
- Bone marrow oedema
Contra-Indications
- Treatment over air-filled tissue (lung, gut).
- Treatment of pregnant women.
- Treatment of ruptured tendons.
- Patients treated with steroid injections in the past 6 weeks.
- Treatment of patients under the age of 18 unless Osgood Schlatter’s Syndrome.
- Treatment of patients with blood-clotting disorders (including thrombosis).
- Treatment of patients treated with oral anticoagulants.
- Treatment of tissue with local tumours or local bacterial and/or viral infections.
Radial Shockwave Therapy
