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Shockwave Therapy is a proven & highly effective treatment for:

Pain from Knee Arthritis
Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain
Achilles Tendinopathy
Shoulder Tendon Pain
Tennis Elbow
Golfer's Elbow
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome / Trochanteric Bursitis (Lateral Hip Pain)
Patella Tip Syndrome / Jumper's knee
Knee Tendon Pain / Quadriceps Tendon Pain

Shockwave Therapy is on the rise as a treatment for tendon injuries, as many realise the benefits and results it. With the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) confirming the safety and effectiveness of the treatment, the NHS are now allowed to use shockwave therapy to help reduce inflammation, swelling and pain by addressing the root cause and treating the cells of the affected area. It is a non-invasive treatment that requires delivering shock waves to injured soft tissue, which increases circulation. While many hesitate at the name of the treatment, shockwave therapy decreases pain by encouraging the body to heal and jump-starting the process. It can be particularly useful in treating sports injuries and is often a go-to in the recovery process because of the fast-acting, significant results.

As shockwave therapy becomes more and more popular, we want to put you in the best care for your treatment. This can be alongside Osteopathy as combined sessions or simply standalone, with patients usually requiring between 3-6 sessions depending on the severity of the condition. In your session, Jackie will apply a gel to the area of pain and press a probe onto your skin to deliver the treatment to you, similar to an ultrasound. The EMS Swiss DolorClast Smart20 will be used- one of the best shockwave machines available today. We believe that everyone deserves the best treatment they can possibly have, so we make sure that our equipment is above the average standard in the market.

With a success rate of more than 87%, shockwave therapy proves to be a cost-effective way to manage pain and accelerate healing. Clinical evidence from health committees suggest shockwave therapy is an innovative treatment method, particularly effective for those attempting to manage pain stemming from chronic musculoskeletal diseases and common tendon problems. Studies that follow up on shockwave therapy patients after several weeks of treatment show significant improvements in functionality and quality of life, as well as alleviated pain. With this research in mind, you can look forward to returning to full fitness and enjoying everyday life, free from pain. Whether it’s spending time with loved ones or getting back to the gym, shockwave therapy provides the prospect of returning to life before pain.

If you would like to know more about shockwave therapy, follow this link and watch the video: https://youtu.be/1zFVD771DRU

After Shockwave Therapy

Some patients experience an improvement in symptoms almost immediately while others take several weeks to respond. You may notice a reddening or swelling of the area with some patients experiencing a brief increase in pain. It may take several weeks to see the overall benefit with continued improvement for up to 12 weeks.

How Successful is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and Radial Shock Wave Therapy (RSWT), is a clinically proven and highly effective treatment for chronic soft tissue injuries and certain bone conditions, approved by NICE guidelines.

A shockwave is defined as a non-evasive, non-electrical high energy sound wave that passes through the body via a hand-held probe. The shock waves produce a rapid increase in blood circulation to the target area and will break down fibrous scar tissue which builds up over time, especially with chronic conditions.

The break-down of scar tissue is the key to why shock wave therapy is so effective. Unlike normal elasticated tissue, scar tissue is non-elastic and will prevent normal movement and function, thereby weakening the unaffected tissue surrounding it, often causing further damage and pain. By increasing circulation and breaking down scar tissue, shockwave therapy will stimulate cell regeneration and promote normal healing and rapid reduction of pain. The normal function can then be restored.

Jackie Salter

Location: 23 Fernhurst Drive, DY5 4PU

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01384 483081

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Happy Customers & Clients

    
 
 
        
   Kevin Brown 
 06/02/2024
 
 
  I'd had an ankle problem from an accident about 10 years before going to see Jackie. The doctors said it was ligament tendon and tissue damage and would have to live with it but Jackie gave me shock treatment over 3 sessions and I have had no problem for the last 5 years. She is very good and knows what she is doing and talks to you like a human being
  
 
       
   Glenda Slater 
 15/11/2023
 
 
  I have suffered with pain in my right shoulder and arm for several years which used to keep me awake at night.  Following visits to Jackie which included 5 shockwave treatments, I am virtually pain free. I would highly recommend a visit to Jackie for anyone in pain and certainly recommend her shockwave treatment
  
 
       
   Liz Round 
 01/11/2023
 
 
  I had persistant arm/shoulder pain, and after a course of Shockwave Therapy from Jackie, I can now go to the gym and play tennis with no pain at all. Jackie is friendly, knowledgeable and professional (her dog's lovely too!)
  
 
       
   bev powell 
 29/07/2023
 
 
  Jackie is a true professional. She puts you at ease and is very good at what she does. Highly recommended
  
 
       
   Richard Brown 
 19/07/2023
 
 
  I'd suffered with back pain for years and thought I'm not just going to live with this. I contacted Jackie 12 months ago and can't believe my quality of life has changed so much !! Highly recommended
  
 
       
   Glynne Hale 
 13/07/2023
 
 
  Jackie treated my Achilles problem using shock wave therapy twenty months ago. I have not had any problems since and would thoroughly recommend Jackie for this or for other osteopathic treatments.
  
 
       
   lee causer 
 10/07/2023
 
 
  Highly recommend Jackie salter for shock treatment therapy. I was in pain with plantar fasciitis for several months, tried several different things but none worked. Contacted Jackie for shock wave therapy who got me appointments quickly. Foot felt less painful after 3 sessions. Jackie was very experienced and caring on each session. Had 5 session in all and now back to running pain free.
  
 
       
   Martin Cant 
 05/07/2023
 
 
  Having suffered with plantar fasciitis for quite a few months I spoke to Jackie and after discussing my options I decided to try the Shockwave treatment .
After a few sessions the plantar pain has virtually disappeared .
I would certainly recommend Shockwave treatment, I went in with an open mind and finished the treatment convinced , thank you Jackie.
  
 
       
   Barbara Easpm 
 10/05/2023
 
 
  Jackie is an excellent Osteopath with very good interpersonal skills. she takes detailed notes to refer to before and after treatment. I would recommend her to anyone who needs treatment,
  
 
       
   yvonne edwards 
 10/05/2023
 
 
  I have been going to Jackie on and off for a few years  with issues with my neck. I have had an appointment today and even thou it has only been a short-time, I can already feel the difference. Jackie is a lovely lady, very skilled and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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