If you've been living with a persistent tendon injury that won't seem to heal
whether it's Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis or shoulder pain — shockwave therapy may be worth considering.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissues. It's backed by a growing body of clinical research and is widely used by professional sports teams and physiotherapy clinics across the UK.
At Oak Health Osteopathy in Cheadle Hulme, we offer focused shockwave therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Rather than using shockwave in isolation, we combine it with hands-on osteopathic treatment, exercise prescription and lifestyle advice to give you the best possible outcome.
During a session, the shockwave handpiece is applied directly to the affected area. You may feel some discomfort during treatment. A shockwave appointment lasts 30 minutes, with about 5–10 minutes of shockwave itself. Most patients have 3–6 sessions, spaced one week apart, and progress is reviewed at every visit.
Shockwave therapy works by increasing blood flow to the injured area, breaking down calcified tissue and stimulating the body's natural repair processes. It is mainly used for long-standing conditions that haven't responded to rest, anti-inflammatories or conventional physiotherapy.
Common conditions we treat with shockwave include plantar fasciitis (heel pain), Achilles tendinopathy, tennis and golfer's elbow, rotator cuff tendinopathy, and greater trochanteric pain syndrome (hip pain). If you're in Stockport, Cheadle Hulme or the surrounding areas and struggling with a tendon injury, get in touch to find out if shockwave therapy is right for you.