Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for tendinopathies, chronic soft tissue conditions, and musculoskeletal pain. Evidence-based modality complementing chiropractic care, with most patients seeing improvement in 4–6 sessions.

The Chiro Lab offers extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) as an adjunct to chiropractic care for patients with tendinopathies and stubborn soft tissue conditions that have not fully resolved with manual therapy alone. Shockwave therapy delivers acoustic pressure waves to targeted tissue, stimulating neovascularisation, breaking down calcifications, and promoting cellular repair — making it particularly effective for chronic conditions where the body's natural healing has stalled. Common indications at The Chiro Lab include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee), rotator cuff tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), and calcific tendinitis of the shoulder. The modality is delivered by Dr. Bentley Woon as part of an integrated treatment session, typically following chiropractic assessment to confirm clinical appropriateness. Shockwave therapy is evidence-supported with a strong research base, particularly for chronic tendinopathies where conservative management has plateaued. The clinic reports that most patients see measurable improvement within 4–6 sessions — a realistic timeline consistent with published clinical outcomes. Sessions are short (typically 15–20 minutes of active treatment) and are usually combined within a broader chiropractic consultation. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical option that can defer or avoid more invasive interventions such as corticosteroid injections or surgery for appropriate candidates.