SHOCKWAVE THERAPY IN CHORLEY
Shockwave therapy
Shockwave therapy targets persistent tendon problems, with treatment focused on reducing pain and improving movement. At Back In Motion Chiropractic Clinic in Buckshaw Village, Chorley, we use professional STORZ MEDICAL equipment alongside practical rehabilitation advice, helping you work towards more comfortable everyday activity and a return to sport.
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Non-Invasive Treatment
Applied through the skin, with no injections
Adjusted to you
Treatment area and intensity tailored to you
Part of your wider care
Recommended when it makes sense for your problem and goals
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses a handheld applicator to deliver repeated mechanical pressure pulses through the skin and into the area being treated.
Despite the name, there are no electrical shocks involved.
A small amount of gel is applied to the skin before the handpiece is moved over the treatment area. You’ll hear a rhythmic tapping sound and feel the pulses beneath the applicator.
At Back In Motion, we use radial shockwave therapy, with the treatment area and intensity adjusted according to the problem being treated and how it feels for you.
What can shockwave therapy be used for?
Shockwave is probably best known for persistent tendon and heel problems, but its use isn't limited to these areas.
Depending on your symptoms and what we find during assessment, we may consider shockwave for problems involving:
Pain around the outside or inside of the elbow can make gripping, lifting, using tools, work and sport difficult.
Shockwave may be considered for persistent lateral or medial elbow tendinopathy, commonly known as tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow, alongside appropriate advice and rehabilitation.
Persistent pain underneath the heel can make walking, running and even the first few steps in the morning uncomfortable.
Shockwave is one of the better-known treatments considered for persistent plantar heel pain, sometimes called plantar fasciitis or plantar fasciopathy, particularly when appropriate initial treatment has not helped enough.
Lateral hip pain & gluteal tendinopathy
Persistent pain around the outside of the hip can sometimes be related to the gluteal tendons.
Shockwave has shown encouraging results for selected gluteal tendon problems, although treatment should usually sit alongside an appropriate strength and loading programme rather than replace it.
Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Persistent pain involving the rotator cuff tendons can make reaching, lifting and lying on the affected side uncomfortable.
Shockwave may be considered for selected persistent shoulder tendon problems following assessment, particularly when symptoms have not settled with appropriate initial care.
Not sure what’s causing your pain? We can help you decide if shockwave is right for you.
Tell us what’s troubling you and we can help you understand your options.
OUR APPROACH TO SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
How we use shockwave at Back In Motion
Shockwave isn’t something we use simply because an area hurts.
We first consider your symptoms, the tissues involved, how the problem is behaving and whether shockwave is a sensible option for you.
1
Assess the problem
We will talk through your symptoms, relevant health history and what you want to get back to doing, then examine the problem before recommending treatment.
2
Decide whether shockwave fits
We consider the problem being treated, your individual circumstances and what we are trying to achieve. If another approach makes more sense, we will explain that too.
3
Treat and rebuild
Shockwave may be one part of your care. Where appropriate, we may combine it with exercise, progressive loading, rehabilitation, hands-on treatment or advice about activity.
4
Review your progress
We look at whether you are actually improving, not simply whether you have completed a set number of sessions. That might mean walking more comfortably, gripping without pain, sleeping better or getting back to exercise.
What does shockwave treatment feel like?
You’ll usually feel a rapid tapping or pulsing sensation as the handpiece passes over the treatment area.
Sensitive areas can feel uncomfortable, particularly at first. We can adjust the intensity throughout treatment and you can ask us to reduce it, pause or stop at any point.
The shockwave application itself usually takes only a few minutes.
Temporary tenderness, redness or bruising can sometimes occur afterwards.
Most people can continue with normal everyday activities, although we may recommend briefly adjusting strenuous or high-impact activity.
We’ll give you advice relevant to your symptoms, work and exercise.
Shockwave appointments & prices
If shockwave is appropriate for your problem, we’ll explain what we recommend and how it could fit into your care.
Single session:
Course of 6 sessions:
£60
£300
(£50 per session when booked as a course)
Not sure which appointment to choose?
Call us on 01772 431777 and we’ll help.
WHY CHOOSE BACK IN MOTION?
A considered approach to shockwave therapy
Assessment-led treatment
Professional STORZ equipment
Treatment and rehabilitation together
We assess the problem first and recommend shockwave when we think it is a sensible option for your symptoms and goals.
We use a STORZ MEDICAL radial shockwave system designed for musculoskeletal treatment.
Shockwave can be combined with exercise, progressive loading, rehabilitation and practical advice to help you get back to the activities that matter to you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about shockwave therapy
SHOCKWAVE THERAPY IN CHORLEY
Not sure whether shockwave is right for you?
You don't need to know exactly what is causing your pain or choose a treatment before you come to see us.
Tell us what has been troubling you and what you want to get back to doing. We will assess the problem and explain whether shockwave, rehabilitation or another approach is the sensible next step.
If shockwave is likely to help, we will explain why. If it is not the right treatment, we will tell you that too.