Focused Shockwave Therapy

Focused shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic shockwaves to stimulate the body’s natural healing response in painful or slow-healing tissues. At M20 Health & Performance in Manchester, it is used as part of a wider rehabilitation plan for stubborn tendon, soft tissue, and sports-related problems.

Radial shockwave spreads pressure waves over a broader, more superficial area. Focused shockwave can concentrate energy more precisely at a chosen depth, which may make it more suitable when deeper or more specific tissues need to be targeted. Both treatments can have a role, but they are not the same.

Focused shockwave therapy may be used for Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, shoulder tendon pain, and persistent sports injuries. Suitability depends on your assessment, symptoms, and clinical history.

No. Shockwave therapy is not a standalone cure. It can help stimulate a healing response, reduce pain sensitivity, and support recovery, but long-term improvement usually depends on addressing the reason the issue developed through strength work, progressive loading, mobility, technique changes, and better training management.

This depends on your condition, how long you have had symptoms, your pain level, and how your body responds. Some people notice changes quickly, while chronic tendon issues usually need a structured course of treatment alongside a targeted rehabilitation programme.