Are you struggling with persistent heel pain, tennis elbow, Achilles tendon pain, or another injury that just won’t heal? Many of you will have tried rest, painkillers, stretching, or physiotherapy without lasting success, shockwave therapy could be the treatment you’ve been looking for. At Urmston Chiropractic, we provide evidence-based shockwave therapy in Urmston at Malcolms Pharmacy to help people recover from long-standing tendon injuries and get back to living pain-free.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Despite the name, there are no electric shocks involved. Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. A handheld device delivers carefully controlled sound waves to the injured area, encouraging healing where tissues have struggled to repair themselves. Treatment is quick, requires no injections, and most patients return to their normal daily activities immediately afterwards.
What Conditions Can Shockwave Therapy Treat?
Shockwave therapy is commonly recommended for chronic tendon injuries and musculoskeletal pain, including:
• Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Tennis elbow
• Golfer’s elbow
• Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
• Rotator cuff pain
• Calcific shoulder tendinitis
• Hip tendon pain (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome)
• Shin splints
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
When tendons become chronically injured, they often stop progressing through the normal healing process.
Shockwave therapy helps by:
- Stimulating new blood vessel formation
- Increasing circulation
- Encouraging tissue regeneration
- Breaking down calcified tissue where appropriate
- Reducing pain sensitivity
Rather than simply masking symptoms, the aim is to encourage your body to heal naturally.
What Happens During Treatment?
Before treatment, we carry out a detailed assessment to confirm the diagnosis and determine whether shockwave therapy is the right choice.
During your appointment:
• The treatment area is examined.
• Ultrasound gel is applied.
• A handheld shockwave device delivers acoustic pulses.
• Treatment usually takes between 5 and 15 minutes.
Most patients require between three and six treatment sessions depending on their condition.
Does Shockwave Therapy Hurt?
Some discomfort during treatment is completely normal, particularly over long-standing injuries. The intensity can be adjusted throughout the session to keep treatment manageable. Most patients tolerate it well and find the discomfort reduces as healing progresses. You are in control at all times.
Is Shockwave Therapy Effective?
Clinical research has shown shockwave therapy can significantly improve pain and function for many chronic tendon conditions, especially when conservative treatments have failed. It is used in many UK hospitals.
While every patient is different, many people experience:
• Less pain
• Improved mobility
• Better sporting performance
• Faster return to work
• Increased confidence in movement
Why Choose Urmston Chiropractic?
Our approach isn’t to simply treat painful areas—we identify the underlying cause and, in some cases, there may be better options than shockwave. We won’t just use it in these cases but will help you find the best way. We are also one of the most cost-effective providers of Shockwave in Manchester with a package of 3 sessions starting at £150.
Every patient receives:
- A thorough clinical assessment
- An accurate diagnosis
- Honest advice about whether shockwave therapy is appropriate
- A personalised rehabilitation plan
- Ongoing support throughout recovery
Book Your Shockwave Therapy Assessment in Urmston.
Living with persistent pain doesn’t have to become your normal. Whether you’re dealing with heel pain, Achilles tendon problems, tennis elbow, or another long-standing injury, we’re here to help you find the right treatment.
Book your assessment today and discover whether shockwave therapy could help you get back to walking, exercising and living with less pain.
Call 07767 777445, email admin@urmstonchiropractic.co.uk or visit urmstonchiropractic.co.uk for more details and booking form.
