Shockwave Therapy

Advanced, non-invasive treatment for pain relief, injury recovery, and tissue repair

At One Health Osteopathy Clinic in Tunbridge Wells, we offer Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), a safe, evidence-informed treatment designed to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and support recovery from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Using targeted high-energy sound waves, shockwave therapy activates your body’s natural repair processes, increasing blood flow, encouraging tissue regeneration, breaking down stubborn adhesions, and relieving chronic pain. It is particularly effective for tendon and soft tissue conditions that haven’t responded to rest, exercise, or other conservative treatments, helping many people return to activity more quickly and with greater confidence.

How Shockwave Therapy Works

Shockwave therapy delivers audible, low-energy sound waves to specific tissues beneath the skin. These mechanical pulses trigger biological responses that help the body heal itself:

• Enhanced blood flow – Stimulates new blood vessel formation (neovascularisation) and delivers oxygen and nutrients needed for repair.
• Reduced inflammation – Helps regulate inflammatory markers, decrease swelling, and promote the breakdown of damaged tissue.
• Cellular regeneration – Activates fibroblasts and osteoblasts, the cells essential for tendon, ligament, and bone healing.
• Pain modulation – Reduces pain by desensitising local nerve endings and stimulating the release of natural endorphins.
• Breaking down calcifications – Helps fragment calcium deposits (for example, in calcific tendinitis), so they can be reabsorbed naturally by the body.

Conditions We Commonly Support with ESWT

Shockwave therapy is particularly beneficial for chronic tendon, ligament, and soft tissue injuries. At One Health Osteopathy Clinic, we often use ESWT to support patients with:

• Achilles tendinopathy
• Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
• Gluteal and hamstring tendinopathy
• Rotator cuff and biceps tendon pain
• Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
• Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (hip pain)
• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
• Shin splints
• Chronic shoulder, hip, or knee pain
• Calcific tendinitis

Many patients see significant improvements in mobility, strength, and comfort — often when other approaches have not provided long-term relief.

What to Expect During Treatment

Each treatment session at One Health Osteopathy Clinic is tailored to you. A typical session involves:

Discussion and assessment of your condition
Application of a conductive gel to the treatment area.
Controlled delivery of shockwaves using a handheld device.
A session lasting around 20 to 30 minutes.
Most people require a course of 4–6 sessions, spaced about one week apart. While some mild discomfort can occur during treatment, this is usually short-lived and followed by gradual, noticeable improvements in function and pain levels.

Combining Shockwave Therapy with Osteopathy and Rehabilitation

What sets One Health Osteopathy Clinic apart is our integrated approach. Shockwave therapy is highly effective on its own, but when combined with osteopathic treatment, rehabilitative exercise, and lifestyle advice, the results are often even better.
Our osteopaths use hands-on techniques to improve joint mobility, reduce tension, and optimise biomechanics, while targeted exercise helps strengthen tissues and reduce the risk of re-injury. This holistic model of care ensures that we don’t just treat the pain, we address the root cause and help prevent the injury from reoccurring.

Why choose One Health Osteopathy Clinic in Tunbridge Wells for Shockwave Therapy?

At One Health Osteopathy Clinic in Tunbridge Wells, we combine advanced shockwave technology with specialist osteopathic care to deliver effective, long-term results. Our team integrates ESWT with hands-on treatment, targeted rehabilitation, and personalised lifestyle advice, helping you recover more quickly, move with confidence, and prevent future issues.