Shockwave Therapy (EWST) in Hook

At SED Sports Massage in Hook, we offer advanced Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) to help relieve pain, speed up recovery, and treat stubborn musculoskeletal injuries. Often recommended when first-line physiotherapy hasn’t worked, this non-surgical, non-invasive treatment can help with conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, hip bursitis, Osgood Schlatter disease, and calcific tendonitis of the shoulder.

Using the pioneering Swiss Dolorclast unit, shockwave therapy delivers targeted acoustic energy pulses into areas of damaged or abnormal tissue. These impulses improve circulation, stimulate cell regeneration, and reduce nerve sensitivity, helping to accelerate healing and relieve pain. Conditions treated include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, hip bursitis, tennis and golfer’s elbow, Osgood Schlatter disease, and calcific tendonitis of the shoulder, etc.

How Shockwave Therapy Works

Shockwaves are composed of compressed air delivered at high speed via a handheld applicator. The low-energy sound waves increase blood flow to the injured area, stimulate cell repair, and decrease pain-causing factors. Radial waves penetrate deep into the tissue, triggering a natural inflammatory response that speeds metabolism and decreases oxidative stress.

Physiological effects include:

New blood vessel formation – Improves nutrient delivery to aid repair.
Breaking down calcifications – Acoustic waves dissolve calcium deposits from micro-traumas.
Collagen production stimulation – Essential for repairing muscle, tendon, and ligament damage.
Reversing chronic inflammation – Encourages healthy healing processes.

Shockwave Therapy Treatment Process

A course of 4–6 treatments spaced 7–10 days apart is typically recommended, with a 6-week review after the fourth session to allow your body to adapt and respond fully.
Sessions may include:

Shockwave therapy
Ultrasound
Soft tissue therapy
These may be combined with rehabilitation exercises to maximise results.

Although the treatment application lasts only 3–5 minutes, each appointment (up to 30 minutes) includes assessment, education, advice, and a personalised post-treatment plan

When Shockwave Therapy May Not Be Suitable

Shockwave therapy is safe for many people, but it is not suitable if you:

Are pregnant
Have a blood clotting disorder or thrombosis
Take oral anti-coagulants
Have had a steroid injection in the last 6 weeks
Have a pacemaker
Have tumours, infection, or open wounds at the treatment site
Are under 18 (except in Osgood-Schlatter cases)
Require treatment over air-filled areas (lungs/guts)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is suitable for Shockwave Therapy?
Ideal for those with chronic conditions not resolved by other methods. Evidence supports its use for tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, and even certain bone healing cases.

How many sessions will I need?
On average, 3–6 sessions, one per week.

Is the treatment painful?
Some discomfort can occur, but intensity is adjusted to your tolerance. Higher settings are linked to faster pain relief.

When will I notice results?
Some patients feel immediate pain relief, but true healing occurs over weeks as part of a full rehab plan.

Are there side effects?
Mild redness or swelling may occur temporarily, often alongside reduced pain.

Book Your Shockwave Therapy in Hook

SED Sports Massage is based in Hook, serving clients from surrounding areas. Whether you’re recovering from sports injury or dealing with a chronic condition, our ESWT treatments can help you get back to activity faster.
Call us or book online today to start your recovery.