Helping stimulate healing when pain hasn’t settled with rest, stretching or time alone.
At The Vale Clinic, shockwave therapy is used to support recovery from persistent heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and other ongoing tendon and soft tissue problems.
Despite the name, shockwave therapy does not involve an electric shock. It uses targeted pressure waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing response in painful or irritated tissues.
Assessment first. Treatment only if appropriate.
Who Is Shockwave Therapy For?
Shockwave therapy may be appropriate if you’re dealing with:
Why Shockwave Therapy Can Help
Shockwave therapy is designed to stimulate healing in tissues that have become slow to recover, irritated, or persistently painful.
It is commonly used when pain has become stubborn, healing has stalled, or symptoms keep returning despite other treatment.
At The Vale Clinic, shockwave is never used as a quick fix on its own, it is part of a clear, structured treatment plan to improve outcomes.
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Common Problems Shockwave Therapy May Help With
Shockwave therapy is commonly used for conditions such as:Plantar fasciitis / heel pain
The images below highlight common conditions treated in using Shockwave Therapy.
What Happens At Your Appointment?
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Most people need a short course of treatment, depending on the condition, how long it has been present, and how your body is responding.
We’ll explain what’s realistic for your case before starting.
Where appropriate, shockwave may be combined with exercises, rehabilitation advice or other treatment as part of a broader recovery plan.
Is Shockwave Therapy Safe?
Yes, shockwave therapy is a clinically recognised and evidence-based treatment used for a range of persistent tendon and heel pain conditions.
At The Vale Clinic, it is only recommended when clinically appropriate and after proper assessment.
Why Patients Choose The Vale Clinic
We don’t just treat symptoms, we help you understand and address the cause of your pain.
Let’s Help You Take The Right Next Step
Tell us a little about what’s been going on, and we’ll help you decide whether shockwave therapy is the right place to start.