Shockwave for Spine, Shoulder & Upper Limb
Shockwave treatment for the neck, back, shoulder, arm and hand — assessed first, treated in the same appointment, and built back up with a plan you can actually follow.
Overview
Aimed at people with upper limb, shoulder or spinal issues/injury/pain.
The session begins with assessment, followed by treatment. Lastly we will discuss a realistic plan centered around a multi-modal approach to rehabilitation, including progressive load management, patient education and treatment.
Ideal For
- Neck, back and spinal pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Tennis and golfer's elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Upper limb injuries that have not settled
From
£110
Assessed First
A detailed history is taken regarding your presenting condition. This includes assessing function, range of motion, pain on palpation and the factors that improve/worsen your pain. The assessment determines your suitability for shockwave.
Treated The Same Day
Where shockwave is appropriate, it is carried out in that same session rather than delayed to a second appointment.
Progressive Loading
Rehabilitating can often seem complicated. We give clear explanations and step by step guidance to promote your healing, so you can get back to doing what you love, sooner.
Transparency
We discuss what could be contributing/causing the issue, how the treatment will help and how you can support your recovery away from the clinic.
Benefits
What this treatment can do for you
Restarts the healing response in a problem that has stalled
Reduces pain where rest and exercise alone have not shifted it
No injection, no anaesthetic and no recovery time afterwards
Can be an alternative to a steroid injection for some problems
Works alongside the strength and movement work that restores everyday use of the arm and hand
Pairs directly with the rehabilitation that keeps the improvement
Pricing
Simple, transparent rates
*Appointment times are approximate and include around 15 minutes of consultation.
Blue Light Card holders receive 5% off. Upload a photo of your card when you book and Saarah will check it — the discount is then applied to your next appointment and every one after. One discount per booking; it cannot be combined with the opening offer.
Clients aged 65 and over receive 10% off with code OAP26 — enter it when you book. One discount per booking; it cannot be combined with the opening offer.
Full price list on the Pricing page.
Good to know
Medical considerations
A few things to be aware of before booking. If in doubt, get in touch and we'll advise.
Not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker.
Not suitable during pregnancy.
Tell us if you take anticoagulants or have a clotting disorder — shockwave is not appropriate over tissue that bruises or bleeds easily.
Not used over an active infection, a tumour, or an area of altered sensation.
Not used over the growth plates of children or adolescents who are still growing.
If you have had a steroid injection into the area, we normally wait around six weeks before starting.
Tell us when you book if you have numbness, pins and needles or weakness in the arm or hand — it changes what is assessed first.
Expect the area to feel tender for a day or two afterwards — that is a normal response, not a setback.
FAQs
Questions, answered
What if shockwave turns out not to be suitable?+
Then it is not used. The assessment happens either way, and you leave with the plan and the treatment that does fit the problem — the appointment is not wasted and you are not charged for a treatment you did not have.
Does it hurt?+
It is uncomfortable rather than painful, and only while the handpiece is moving — usually a few minutes. The intensity is set to what you can tolerate and turned down at any point if you ask.
How many sessions will I need?+
Usually between four and six, spaced about a week apart, depending on how long the problem has been there and how it responds. Progress is reviewed each session rather than asking you to pay for a course in advance.
Can I use my arm normally afterwards?+
Yes for everyday use, and gentle movement is encouraged. Heavy loading of the treated area is best left for a couple of days — you will be told what that means for your job or your sport specifically.
Is the treatment a replacement for exercise?+
No, and it is not offered as one. Shockwave works best alongside a proper loading programme, which is why the rehabilitation plan is part of the appointment rather than an optional extra.
Do I need a referral from my GP?+
No. You can book directly. If the assessment turns up something that needs a GP or a scan, you will be told that rather than treated around it.
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