How does it work? Shockwave is a non-invasive technology that delivers sound waves to afflicted areas of the body and aids speedy recovery. The process involves passing short, intense sound waves into affected tissues, which increases blood flow, has an analgesic effect, and stimulates repair and regeneration. The treatment puts the cells into repair mode and allows your body to restart its natural healing process. Shockwave Therapy is approved by NICE and completely safe if performed by qualified therapists. With a success rate of up to 90%, on average 4 to 6 sessions of shockwave therapy can make a huge difference for the patients and help them recover from injuries. However not all shockwave machines are created equal, you need to ensure your practitioner is using a medical CE marked device such as those made by Storz Medical. Shockwave is not as scary as it sounds, in some cases you might feel discomfort at the beginning however, the treatment is delivered with a low amount of energy at first, which is increased as your body gets used to it so, there’s nothing to be worried about. Shockwave Therapy is an ideal alternative to surgery, or when other standard treatments like pain medication and steroid injections no longer work and carry undesirable side effects and risks. There are two types of shockwave therapy, radial and focused. Radial is used to treat superficial conditions closer to the surface of the skin, focused shockwave is used to treat deeper areas of concern and can treat a wider range of conditions. Your therapist will decide which is the best for you depending on your condition. Some therapists will advise a combination approach.