Persistent tendon pain that won’t respond to rest or standard treatment often calls for a more targeted approach. Chronic tendon pain in sports, slowly losing momentum but not going away with rest? Shockwave therapy may be just the treatment that many sports people with chronic tendon pain have been searching for and hoping for.
What Are the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy?
The biggest benefit of shockwave therapy for sports injuries is that it kick-starts your body’s own repair process, in a non-invasive manner. The sound waves created by shockwave therapy travel through the skin to affected areas and stimulate healing.
Many chronic sports injuries are caused by tendons, and using shockwave on these areas can be highly effective in treating pain caused by a variety of issues, including chronic Achilles tendon pain, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis. The advantage of using shockwave is that it can be used to treat sports injuries without the need for surgery or even the use of needles. The shockwave therapy benefits are numerous, and it is also a very quick treatment that can be used in conjunction with other forms of treatment as part of a broader physiotherapy package.
Recovery Time from Shockwave & Who is Suitable for Treatment?
Shockwave therapy’s recovery time varies depending on the individual, but typically patients see a dramatic decrease in pain from persistent tendon pain within 1-2 weeks, after just a few treatments held 1-2 weeks apart. Shockwave is particularly suitable for the athlete with a long-standing problem with their tendons, such as tennis elbow or Achilles tendonitis, and those who have not received the correct treatment from other medical professionals.
When shockwave therapy is combined with physiotherapy and a targeted strengthening program, athletes see longer-lasting results and a safer return to sport. Here at Clinic4Sport, we treat every patient with shockwave therapy as part of a program of treatment for the specific injury that they have been suffering from. If chronic tendon pain is holding back your training, book a shockwave therapy consultation with our sports physiotherapy team to see if you’re a good candidate.