Shockwave Therapy (EWST) in Hook
At SED Sports Massage in Hook, we offer advanced Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) to accelerate recovery from chronic tendon, muscle, and joint conditions.
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, thereby accelerating healing and relieving 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:
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New blood vessel formation – Improves nutrient delivery to aid repair.
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Breaking down calcifications – Acoustic waves dissolve calcium deposits from micro-traumas.
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Collagen production stimulation – Essential for repairing muscle, tendon, and ligament damage.
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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:
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Shockwave therapy
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Ultrasound
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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:
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Are pregnant
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Have a blood clotting disorder or thrombosis
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Take oral anti-coagulants
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Have had a steroid injection in the last 6 weeks
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Have a pacemaker
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Have tumours, infection, or open wounds at the treatment site
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Are under 18 (except in Osgood-Schlatter cases)
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Require treatment over air-filled areas (lungs/guts)
Book Your Shockwave Therapy in Hook
SED Sports Massage is based in Hook and serves clients from surrounding areas. Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury or dealing with a chronic condition, our ESWT treatments can help you get back to activity faster.