Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to promote healing in injured tissues.

It is commonly used to treat various musculoskeletal conditions, including chronic pain and injuries in tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones.

Shockwave therapy is widely used in physiotherapy, sports medicine, orthopedics, and rehabilitation to treat a variety of conditions and is often chosen for its effectiveness in reducing pain and promoting healing without the need for invasive procedures.

How Shockwave Therapy Works

Application: A handheld device is used to deliver shockwaves through the skin to the affected area. The therapy can be administered in two forms: focused shockwaves, which target a specific point within the body, and radial shockwaves, which are spread out over a larger area.
Mechanism: The shockwaves create micro-traumas in the targeted tissues, which stimulates the body’s natural healing processes. This includes increasing blood flow, encouraging the formation of new blood vessels, and promoting the release of growth factors.
Effects: The therapy helps to reduce pain and inflammation, break down calcifications in soft tissues, and improve mobility and function in the treated area.

How Shockwave Therapy Works

Application: A handheld device is used to deliver shockwaves through the skin to the affected area. The therapy can be administered in two forms: focused shockwaves, which target a specific point within the body, and radial shockwaves, which are spread out over a larger area.
Mechanism: The shockwaves create micro-traumas in the targeted tissues, which stimulates the body’s natural healing processes. This includes increasing blood flow, encouraging the formation of new blood vessels, and promoting the release of growth factors.
Effects: The therapy helps to reduce pain and inflammation, break down calcifications in soft tissues, and improve mobility and function in the treated area.

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

Pain Relief: Effectively reduces pain associated with chronic conditions such as plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, and shoulder pain.
Non-Invasive: As a non-surgical treatment, it avoids the risks and recovery time associated with surgery.
Quick Sessions: Treatments are typically quick, usually lasting about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the condition being treated.
Promotes Healing: Accelerates the healing process by stimulating blood flow and tissue regeneration.
Minimal Side Effects: Generally considered safe with minimal side effects, such as mild discomfort or swelling at the treatment site.

Radial Shockwave Therapy

Fast, effective relief for stubborn pain.

If your pain hasn’t improved with regular treatment, Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) may be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. At Pain Stoppers, we use the latest shockwave technology to help you recover faster, reduce pain, and get back to doing what you love.

What Is Radial Shockwave Therapy?

Radial Shockwave Therapy is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that delivers high-energy acoustic waves into the affected tissue. These waves stimulate natural healing, break down scar tissue, increase circulation, and quickly reduce pain — even in conditions that have been lingering for months.

This is one of the most effective treatments available for chronic tendon, muscle, and connective tissue problems.

Why It Works So Well

RSWT triggers a powerful healing response in the body by:

Increasing blood flow to damaged or tight tissue
Breaking down scar tissue and adhesions
Reducing muscle tension and releasing trigger points
Stimulating collagen production for stronger, healthier tissue
Desensitising irritated nerves for fast pain relief

Most patients feel a noticeable improvement within just a few sessions.

What Does It Feel Like?

Expect a deep, pulsing sensation — similar to firm tapping.
It may feel tender over sore spots, but the intensity is always adjusted to your comfort level. Many people describe it as strange but tolerable, and often feel relief immediately or within 24–48 hours.

Radial vs. Focused Shockwave — Which Do You Need?

At Pain Stoppers, we offer both technologies so you receive the most effective treatment for your condition.

Radial Shockwave

Treats a larger surface area
Ideal for muscles, tendons, trigger points, fascia
Perfect for stubborn tightness or chronic musculoskeletal pain

Focused Shockwave

Targets deeper, more precise tissues
Excellent for plantar fasciitis, calcification, and deep tendons
Often used when radial shockwave alone isn’t enough

Many patients benefit from a combination of both for optimal results.

Who Can Benefit From Radial Shockwave Therapy?

RSWT is ideal for people suffering from:

Heel pain / plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendinopathy
Shoulder pain and calcification
Tennis or golfer’s elbow
Patellar (knee) tendinopathy
Hip, glute, and ITB pain
Chronic muscle tightness or trigger points
Shin splints
Scar tissue and fascial restrictions
Persistent sports injuries

If your pain keeps returning or has lasted more than 6 weeks, shockwave therapy is highly recommended.

When Should You Consider Shockwave?

Choose RSWT when:

You’ve tried massage, physio, stretching, or exercise with limited success
Your pain is chronic or recurring
You want a faster, longer-lasting solution
You need to break through stubborn tension or tendon overload

This treatment is designed to get results when nothing else has worked.

Ready to Get Your Pain Under Control?

If you're tired of ongoing pain stopping you from living your life, Radial Shockwave Therapy could be your turning point.
Our highly trained therapists have extensive experience in treating chronic and complex conditions — and we’ve helped countless people experience relief in just a few sessions.

Book your shockwave session today and feel the difference.

Focused Shockwave Therapy

Powerful, targeted healing for deep, stubborn pain.

For conditions that run deeper, last longer, or simply haven’t responded to other treatments, Focused Shockwave Therapy (FSWT) is one of the most advanced and effective solutions available. At Pain Stoppers, this technology allows us to precisely target the root cause of your pain and trigger rapid, long-lasting healing — without injections, medication, or surgery.

What Is Focused Shockwave Therapy?

Focused Shockwave Therapy uses concentrated acoustic waves that penetrate deep into your tissues with pinpoint accuracy. Unlike radial shockwave, which spreads energy over a wider area, focused shockwave delivers highly targeted energy to a specific structure — ideal for conditions involving tendons, ligaments, bone interfaces, and deep muscular tissue.

It is widely regarded as one of the most effective treatments for chronic, advanced, or complex musculoskeletal problems.

Why Focused Shockwave Works So Effectively

FSWT triggers a powerful, regenerative healing response at the exact depth needed by:

Increasing blood supply at a deeper tissue level
Stimulating cellular repair and collagen production
Breaking down calcifications and scar tissue
Reducing inflammation in stubborn, chronic injuries
Resetting and desensitising irritated nerves
Accelerating tissue regeneration and recovery

It is especially effective for injuries that have been slow to heal or have resisted previous treatment.

What Does It Feel Like?

Most patients describe it as a deeper, more concentrated version of shockwave — a firm, pulsing sensation directly on the problem area.
Intensity is always customised to your comfort level.

Many people feel relief immediately after the treatment, with deeper improvements continuing over the following days and weeks.

Focused vs. Radial Shockwave — What’s the Difference?

At Pain Stoppers, we use both technologies because each serves a different purpose.

Focused Shockwave

Penetrates deeper into tissue
Targets a precise, specific point
Excellent for tendons, bone interfaces, and calcifications
Ideal for chronic, stubborn, or advanced injuries

Radial Shockwave

Covers a larger surface area
More effective for superficial tightness / large muscle groups
Great for trigger points, fascia, and general muscular pain

Most of our patients experience the best results with a combination approach, allowing us to treat both the underlying cause and surrounding tissue dysfunction.

Who Can Benefit From Focused Shockwave Therapy?

Focused shockwave is ideal for people suffering from:

Plantar fasciitis
Chronic Achilles tendinopathy
Shoulder calcification / rotator cuff issues
Tennis and golfer’s elbow
Deep hip and gluteal tendinopathies
Patellar and quadricep tendon pain
Shin splints and tibial stress
Chronic tendon overload
Long-standing sports injuries
Scar tissue and adhesions that limit movement
Pain that returns again and again

If you’ve had your pain for more than 6 weeks — or if nothing else has worked — focused shockwave is often the turning point.

When Should You Choose Focused Shockwave?

Focused shockwave is the preferred choice when:

The pain is deep, sharp, or tendon-based
You’ve tried other therapies with limited improvement
Your injury has become chronic
There is a suspected calcification or long-term tendon degeneration
You need a precise, powerful therapy that targets the exact source of the pain

This treatment actively stimulates healing where your body needs it most.

Ready for a Real Solution to Long-Term Pain?

Focused Shockwave Therapy provides one of the fastest, most effective ways to treat chronic, deep, or stubborn musculoskeletal conditions — without downtime.

Our team at Pain Stoppers is highly trained in both radial and focused shockwave technology, ensuring you get the perfect treatment combination for your condition and recovery goals.