Shockwave Therapy

Non-invasive radial shockwave therapy for chronic tendon pain, sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, and calcifications. Stimulates tissue repair and reduces pain through controlled acoustic energy.

Elite Spine Centres offers radial shockwave therapy (RSWT) as a core component of its musculoskeletal treatment portfolio. Shockwave therapy works by delivering rapid, high-energy acoustic impulses to injured tissue, creating a controlled micro-trauma response at the cellular level. This stimulates the body's natural healing cascade — increasing local blood vessel formation, breaking down calcified deposits and scar tissue, and reducing chronic pain sensitisation in tendons and soft tissue structures. At Elite Spine Centres, shockwave is administered by trained practitioners following an initial clinical assessment, with gel applied to the treatment area to optimise acoustic wave transmission. The active treatment phase takes 5–10 minutes per session, with a full appointment lasting up to 30 minutes including assessment and post-treatment guidance. A typical course comprises 4–10 sessions scheduled 3–7 days apart, calibrated to the severity and chronicity of the condition. Conditions routinely treated with shockwave at this clinic include plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, Achilles tendinopathy, rotator cuff tendinitis, tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis), calcific tendinitis, jumper's knee (patellar tendinopathy), trigger points, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic spinal dysfunction. Shockwave is often combined with chiropractic adjustments, myofascial release, or spinal decompression within the clinic's integrated treatment plans, amplifying outcomes where standalone manual therapy has plateaued. The therapy is a recognised evidence-based modality with a strong safety profile and no downtime, making it a practical choice for active individuals and patients seeking non-surgical alternatives.