OSTEOPATHY AUCKLAND
Auckland Shockwave Therapy
Pain management for sub-acute and chronic injuries, effective plantar fasciitis treatment, Achilles tendinopathy, Tennis elbow, Osgood-Schlatter disease and much more
Shockwave therapy is a well-studied treatment that uses acoustic pulses to treat certain musculoskeletal disorders. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment backed by research that is effective at treating pain, stimulating healing, promoting blood flow and releasing trigger points. As Auckland's Shockwave Therapy specialist, our experienced Osteopaths can help you decide if Shockwave therapy is a suitable treatment choice for you. Remember, not all Shock Waves are equal. We are Shockwave therapy specialists and use only the best evidence-based equipment.
Benefits of Shockwave therapy
Shockwave therapy provides fast and effective pain management and pain relief for common muscle, tendon and joint injuries. It is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment option that reduces pain in soft tissue injuries. It is great for treating common tendon injuries and can be more effective than three months of traditional rehabilitation.
Shockwave therapy is particularly beneficial for conditions like plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis pain and tennis/golfer's elbow. In addition to providing pain relief, shockwave therapy can stimulate tendon repair, improve range of movement and promote bone healing.
How does Shockwave therapy work, and what can I expect?
Shockwave therapy sends high-energy acoustic waves into injured tissues, creating cavitations. This has a pain-relieving effect, stimulates tissue repair, helps new blood vessels grow, reduces inflammation, and mobilises stem cells. Most patients experience immediate pain relief after therapy, while others may require 4-5 sessions to achieve significant relief. It's important to note that shockwave therapy is a course of treatment requiring 3 - 6 sessions for therapeutic effects. For those wanting to avoid more invasive procedures such as steroid injections and surgery, Shockwave Therapy is a great for non-invasive pain management.
Booking a shockwave treatment
Do I Need a Referral?
No, a referral is not mandatory. If you don't have a referral, simply book an initial osteopathic consultation, and one of our qualified osteopaths will be able to determine if shockwave therapy is suitable for your condition.
For Existing Patients:
If you are already being treated by one of our osteopaths, feel free to ask whether shockwave therapy can assist your recovery or be incorporated as pain management for your injury.
Why is the Shockwave device used important?
Shockwave therapy is dose dependent and not all devices and hand-pieces can sustain the same energy delivery at higher frequencies. The EMS DolorClast® Radial Shockwave device we use at Movement Mechanics Osteopathy demonstrates significant differences in energy output at higher frequency settings compared to other devices used in New Zealand, such as the Storz MASTERPULS® 200 ultra. This means that with us, you get the most effective Shockwave treatment available.
Issues commonly treated with Shockwave Therapy
Our EMS Swiss DolorClast® Radial Shockwave machine can treat up to 90% of all major indications of the musculoskeletal system. Shockwave therapy is great at treating superficial indications, such as Plantar fasciopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, medial tibial stress syndrome, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, etc. It is also the first choice to address calcaneal tendinopathies & entesopathies, fasciopathies, myotendinous tears, muscular pathologies, trigger points and spastic tissues as well as sub-acute or chronic pathologies
Plantar fasciopathy can be an acute or chronic, painful disorder of the plantar fascia that spans between the inside of the heel bone and the bones of the toes. It is the most common cause of plantar heel pain and accounts for approximately 11-15% of foot symptoms presented to healthcare providers. Shockwave therapy can significantly improve pain, function, and quality of life in patients with plantar fasciitis. In a recent study looking at eight different treatments for plantar fasciitis, shockwave therapy had the best treatment outcomes. Another study demonstrated that combining Shockwave Therapy with a practitioner-guided stretching program provided much better results than physiotherapy alone.
Knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis can be a painful and disruptive condition. Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive, fast, effective and safe approach to treatment for knee osteoarthritis symptoms. It can provide pain relief and improve the movement of the knee. It is also great at helping with inflammation that has developed due to the changes in how the knee is moving.
Patellar tendinopathy
Patellar tendinopathy, often called jumper’s knee, is a chronic overuse injury of the patellar tendon. The condition can be debilitating and may prevent patients from returning to sports for long periods. Shockwave therapy is a safe and effective treatment option for chronic patellar tendinopathies that have not responded to conservative treatment such as physiotherapy or chiropractors. The best results are obtained when shockwave therapy is combined with eccentric exercises and osteopathic treatment.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is something we often see in our clinic. Common culprits include rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder, arthritis, and impingements. These issues can arise from overuse, injury, or age-related wear and tear. We know that these injuries can be frustrating, and many spend months seeking physiotherapy with little to no improvements. That's why we invested in Shockwave Therapy. This innovative, non-invasive treatment targets the root causes of shoulder pain, promoting healing and relief. Research has shown that Shockwave Therapy has excellent results treating calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, improving function, reducing pain and calcium deposits in 87.9% of patients.
Achilles Tendinopathy
The Achilles tendon is the combination of tendons of two calf muscles (the soleus and gastrocnemius) and connects these muscles to the back of the heel. Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy is a painful acute or chronic disorder of the Achilles tendon. Research shows that at a 4-month follow-up, a combination of eccentric loading and repetitive low-energy shock-wave treatment is a very effective treatment option.
Hip Pain
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome includes a number of disorders of the lateral hip. These include tears of the gluteus medius and minimus and trochanteric bursitis. Studies have demonstrated that radial shockwave therapy provides significantly better results than corticosteroid injections and take-home exercises after four months. Radial shockwave therapy also allows the quickest return to physical activities. At four months after initial treatment, as much as 64% of patients are able to return to their sports thanks to Radial Shockwave therapy.
