Advanced Shockwave Therapy for pain and sports injuries in East London.
How Focused Shockwave Therapy accelerates your body's natural healing repair process.
Non-Invasive treatment
Fast recovery time
Up to 90% effective
Clinically proven to work
No side effects
NICE & FDA approved
Up to 12 weeks of healing after your last session
Works even when other therapies have already failed
Decreases pain and increases mobility
Effective treatment therapy for many MSK ailments - including tendonitis issues;
-
Stress fractures
We are one of a limited number of clinics that offer advanced Shockwave Therapy for pain and sports injuries in East London.
Having both Radial and Focused Shockwave available is where we offer game changing results compared to other clinics that are limited to just Radial Shockwave therapy.
Ideally the best possible Shockwave treatment would generally involve both Radial and Focused in combination. In most cases, we also apply Myofascial release treatment as well. These three therapies together makes the world of difference for most conditions.
Radial Vs Focused Shockwave Therapy.
What is the difference?
Combining Myofascial release, Radial and Focused Shockwave together is generally the most effective treatment to accelerate healing by promoting tissue regeneration and faster recovery.
Together they work best to efficiently cover all angles to increase the time for speeding up the body's natural healing process.
Radial vs. Focused Shockwave: What’s the Difference?
This diagram shows how Focused Shockwave reaches much deeper and more specific areas than Radial Shockwave. While both are powerful, they serve different purposes for your recovery.
Radial Shockwave Therapy
-
Depth: Reaches up to 5cm into the tissue.
-
Best Use: This is perfect for covering larger areas of the body where the pain is more spread out. It is excellent for relieving general muscle tension and surface-level tightness.
Focused Shockwave Therapy
-
Depth: Reaches much deeper, up to 12.5cm into the body.
-
Best Use: This "Gold Standard" technology targets deep, specific trigger points that manual therapy can't reach.
Shockwave therapy has both NICE guidance and FDA approval for a large number of indications.
Radial Shockwave Therapy
Myofascial Release
Focused Shockwave Therapy
The multi-modal edge: Why our care is different.
We believe that no two injuries are the same. That is why we combine the best treatment methods for every person who visits our clinic. Our goal is to give you a fast, effective, and custom recovery plan that works for your body.
What sets us apart? We don't just use one tool; we use a powerful combination of Myofascial, Radial, and Focused Shockwave therapy together.
By combining these advanced technologies with our world-class training from the industry's top experts, we offer a level of care you won't find at standard clinics. This "all-in-one" approach ensures you get the best possible results and a faster return to the activities you love.
What ailments can Shockwave Therapy treat?
Soft tissue ailments including;
Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, Lower back pain, Patellar tendinopathy - Jumper's knee, Shoulder tendonitis. Shin splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome), Myofascial Pain, Muscular Pain and Tightness. Tennis / Golfers Elbow, Insertional Pain, Lateral hip pain (GTPS), Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT), Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) - Runner's knee.
Hard tissue ailments and more complexed issues including;
Bone Healing, Stress Fractures, Osteoarthritis (OA), Carpal Tunnel, Morton's Neuroma, Bone Spurs, Bursitis, TMJ Dysfunction (jaw), Erectile Dysfunction, Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB). Lower back pain including Facet joints - deep rooted issues.
Shockwave Therapy cleverly uses high-energy soundwaves to stimulate the body's natural healing process by promoting an increase in blood flow, cell regeneration, and collagen production. This accelerates the repair process and helps to quickly reduce pain, even when other treatment therapies have already failed to have worked.
How Shockwave Therapy works:
-
Triggers the body's natural healing process:
Soundwaves create a controlled inflammatory response, boosting metabolism and blood circulation in the affected area.
-
Naturally promotes repair of injured tissue:
This increased activity helps break down calcifications, stimulate new tissue growth (collagen synthesis), and release growth factors.
-
Reduces pain in local area:
Overstimulating the nerve endings can decrease pain sensitivity in the area.
-
Non-invasively targets the root cause:
Shockwaves penetrates non-invasively through the skin into the injured area.
How Myofascial release therapy can help alongside Shockwave Treatment?
Advanced Myofascial Release.
At The Shockwave Therapy Clinic, we use specialist tools alongside our Radial technology to target the fascia. This is the connective tissue where "muscle knots" and painful trigger points often hide.
By releasing this tension, we can speed up the healing of common injuries like Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis. When we combine this release with our Radial and Focused treatments, the results are even more powerful.
The main benefits include:
-
Rapid pain relief: Drastically reduces aches and soreness.
-
Better movement: Increases your mobility and flexibility.
-
Total wellness: Improves circulation and helps correct postural issues.
Frequently Asked Questions about MSK & Sports Injury Treatment
What MSK conditions can be treated with Focused Shockwave Therapy?
Focused Shockwave is highly effective for a wide range of MSK ailments, including chronic tendinopathies like Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, and Jumper’s Knee. It is also a "gold standard" for hard tissue issues such as stress fractures, Nonunion bone fractures, and Osteoarthritis (OA). By penetrating up to 12.5cm deep, it reaches injuries that traditional manual therapy cannot.
How is your MSK treatment different from other clinics in London?
Most clinics are limited to Radial Shockwave alone. At our Highams Park clinic, we provide a "Triple Therapy" approach, combining Radial Shockwave, Focused Shockwave, and Myofascial Release. This combination allows us to treat both the superficial muscle tightness and the deep-seated root cause of the injury simultaneously for faster recovery.
How many sessions are typically needed for a sports injury?
While every injury is unique, a standard clinical course for sports-related MSK issues involves 3 to 6 sessions. Because Focused Shockwave stimulates the body's natural healing process—increasing blood flow and collagen production—the maximum regenerative benefits are often felt up to 12 weeks after your final session.
Is Shockwave Therapy successful for chronic pain that hasn't responded to other treatments?
Yes. Shockwave Therapy is clinically proven to be up to 90% effective, even for chronic conditions where physiotherapy, injections, or medication have previously failed. It is NICE and FDA-approved, providing a safe, non-invasive alternative to surgery for long-term MSK pain management.