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Shockwave Therapy
Advanced healing technology for pain relief and tissue regeneration. Experience outstanding results with our state-of-the-art treatment.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy is a revolutionary treatment, with outstanding results. The treatment transitions tissues into a maximum remodelling and healing state.
You may have heard of shockwave in the past. Shockwave has been used for several decades to break apart kidney stones in hospitals. Our unit is a smaller less intense version of that same technology. [1,2,3]
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
A metal bullet is slammed up and down inside the shaft of the shockwave therapy gun, under a very precise level of pressure. As the bullet hits the end of the gun, it impacts on a specific shaped piece of metal, which in turn, creates an acoustic pressure wave.
Treatment Schedule
Multiple sessions are required to achieve the desired result, however most people see a change in 1-2 sessions.
We generally continue for an average of 4-8 sessions to clear all the irregular connective tissue. The more scar tissue, fibrous connective tissue or bone spurs you have, the more treatments you will require.
Shockwave can also be used to stimulate acupuncture points similar to that of a needle to activate qi and generate healing. [2]
Does it Hurt?
Sometimes at the start of a treatment it hurts, however, you will find it reduces in intensity as the session progresses. The shockwave treatment is very fast, only 2-3 minutes, you can stop at any time. We then get you straight up using and testing the area. Patients often notice an immediate improvement in their condition especially when combined with acupuncture. If the area being treated is tender when you come in, you could expect the level of pain you will experience to be similar to poking a bruise.
We only like to treat a maximum of two small areas or one medium sized area per session, this way the body can focus all its blood flow and healing potential on that smaller area and the results will be more prominent. The practitioners will then follow this up with either infrared heat or cold laser on the affected area, as these have additional healing benefits.
Cellulite shockwave is different to musculoskeletal shockwave. It takes longer and delivers a lot more shocks, however as it is over fatty areas, it is usually not painful and patients often say it feels like a massage.
What Conditions Does Shockwave Therapy Treat?
Effective treatment for musculoskeletal conditions throughout the body
Disclaimer: Each individual’s treatment and/or results may vary from patient to patient based upon the circumstances of the patient’s specific situation. A result is not promised and/or guaranteed from the act of receiving a treatment.
How much does shockwave therapy cost?
If you book an acupuncture session with one of our shockwave certified practitioners at Brisbane City, Hamilton or Morningside office, everything is included at no extra fee, including shockwave.
If however, you want the less holistic approach with shockwave only, you may book shockwave only sessions.
Treatment Options
Initial Musculoskeletal Shockwavev
Follow-Up Musculoskeletal Shockwave
Follow Up Shockwave with Acupuncture
Follow-Up Musculoskeletal Shockwave
Shockwave is not suitable for everybody, as it is contraindicated for certain medical conditions. During your initial consultation, the practitioner will screen you for medical conditions or medications that are contraindicated for this type of treatment. If the practitioner deems you an unsuitable candidate, you will not be charged for the session and no shockwave treatment will take place.
Which Practitioners Should I Book With?
Shockwave therapy requires advanced training and certification for medical practitioners to perform. Available at our Brisbane City, Morningside Practice and Hamilton Practices only.
Dr Peter Carrette
Brisbane city or Hamilton Office
Dr Elisa Jansen
Hamilton Office
Dr Tracey Beatty
Morningside Office
Dr Nicholas Breen
Acupuncturist
Morningside Office
Brisbane City Office
Dr Johnson Su
Brisbane city, Hamilton or Morningside Office
Dr Jennifer Park
Morningside Office
Acupuncturist
Morningside Office
Clinic Locations
Visit us at any of our convenient Brisbane locations