Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
A non-surgical and non-invasive solution to persistent pain Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment where a hand-held device is applied outside the body, introducing energy to painful areas and promoting the body to heal itself. Regardless of the cause, injuries can be debilitating and, if left untreated, may affect your daily life. Shockwave is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment option for a wide variety of conditions with no downtime. Many people believe surgery is the only option for a long term injury, but this comes with some risk and a significant recovery period. Shockwave therapy offers a safe evidence-based and effective alternative for many conditions. It is approved by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). It has a success rate of between 60 to 90% in chronic conditions where other treatments have not been successful. Low-energy pressure waves are passed into the damaged tissue, such as tendons and muscles, to restart the body’s natural healing process. This is done by regulating inflammation and inducing inflammatory mediated healing. It promotes neo-angiogenesis, which is the forming of new blood vessels from existing vasculature. This increased blood supply to the area promotes the repair of tissue. It stimulates the cells which produce new connective tissue and bone, fibroblasts and osteoblasts. It inhibits pain via Conditioned Pain Modulation Effect (CPM).
Radial shockwave can be used to treat:
- Plantar fasciitis
Chronic tendinopathies such as:
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Patella tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
- Gluteal tendinopathy (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome)
- Adductor tendinopathy
- Proximal hamstring
- Tennis and Golfer’s elbow
- Distal bicep tendinopathy
- Shoulder Tendonopathy
- Calcific Tendonopathy
Shockwave is also really effective for myofascial pain. It can be really useful in managing jaw pain (TMJ), using a specialist transmitter designed for use on the face. It can treat persistent myofascial trigger points not responding to other treatments. Radial Shockwave therapy is a useful treatment for reducing muscle spasm and can be a really useful neurorehabilitation tool to improve gait and range of motion. Research has show benefits in reducing pain and improving mobility in patients with Multiple Sclerosis, and in reducing disability in post-stroke patients when used alongside conventional rehab exercises.
Emyr Lloyd-Jones is very thorough and has a firm touch which gets to the root of the problem. He takes the time to ask for the symptoms and suggests ways to improve the issue. He is also very personable and makes the session as pleasant as possible.
I had not previously used an osteopath. Emyr was great at explaining what would happen and was very reassuring.
Brilliant knowledgable good calm manner explains everything well in a language you understand
Emyr has helped with a course of treatment on two separate occasions, once for my back and once for a shoulder issue. Excellent treatment, advice, explanations and a very reassuring bedside manner, Emyr is clearly highly experienced and knowledgeable and I would very much recommend him.
Fantastic trigger point acupuncture that keeps my headaches away. Much more effective that traditional acupuncture this was just what I needed and released so much tension in my back and neck. Emyr is a lovely Welshman puts you at ease from the off. 5 stars he has a huge reputation amongst my friends who also see him.
Emyr has always been able to pinpoint the problems I have had with my back and been able to manipulate it to allow the pain to go away and for me to be aligned again. He is a miracle worker!
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