Shockwave Therapy in Harrow (ESWT)
Evidence-Based Shockwave Treatment for Tendon & Soft Tissue Pain
If you’ve been dealing with tendon pain that isn’t responding to rest, physio, or injections — shockwave therapy could be the missing piece. It’s one of the most evidence-supported treatments available for chronic tendon and soft tissue conditions, and it’s available in Harrow.
Bradley uses the Storz MASTERPULS — a clinical-grade radial shockwave device used widely in professional sport and specialist MSK practice. Treatment typically takes around ten minutes per session and is delivered as part of a wider rehabilitation plan, not as a standalone fix.
Shockwave uses high-intensity sound waves delivered through the skin to stimulate your body’s own repair mechanisms — increasing blood flow, triggering a controlled healing response, and helping the tendon tissue remodel over time. Bradley attends national shockwave conferences, undertakes regular extended training, and maintains close contact with other specialist shockwave practitioners
Conditions Treated with Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is clinically supported for a range of tendon and soft tissue conditions, including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
- Gluteal tendinopathy / Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
- Tennis elbow (lateral elbow tendinopathy)
- Golfer’s elbow (medial elbow tendinopathy)
- Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
- Calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder
- Myofascial pain
Not sure if your condition is on the list? Get in touch and Bradley will let you know if shockwave is likely to help.
What to Expect
Your first shockwave session will always follow an initial assessment. Bradley will confirm the diagnosis, explain the treatment, and complete a consent process before anything begins. The device is applied directly to the skin over the affected area — most people describe the sensation as an intense pressure or tapping, which is manageable and settles quickly after the session.
The first session uses a conservative intensity to establish your tolerance. In subsequent sessions, the intensity is always led by you. A course of three to six sessions is standard, spaced approximately one week apart.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Most patients complete a course of three to six sessions, spaced around a week apart. Some notice improvement after the first or second session, but a minimum of three is always recommended to give the treatment the best chance of working. There’s no upper limit — further sessions can be considered if clinically appropriate.
Most private medical insurers recognise shockwave therapy. Coverage varies by policy and condition — contact your insurer directly to confirm, or ask Bradley when you book.
Treatments typically take 10 minutes. However, this can vary depending on the size of the treatment area, and number of body parts to be treated.
Sessions are typically not completely pain-free — but that’s actually a good sign. If the shockwave can reproduce your symptoms in a controlled way, it’s a positive indicator that it’s reaching the right tissue. Intensity is always kept within tolerable limits and is led by you throughout. Any mild soreness after a session usually settles within 24 hours, and paracetamol can help if needed.
Avoid heavy loading on the day of treatment. Normal activity can resume the following day. While you’re having a course of shockwave, pause anti-inflammatory treatments such as ice and NSAIDs — these can blunt the controlled healing response that makes shockwave effective.
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Book a Shockwave Assessment
Shockwave therapy must follow an initial assessment to confirm it’s the right treatment for you. Sessions are available at The Clementine Churchill Hospital, Harrow. Packages of three or six sessions are available at a reduced rate.
Want to read more about shockwave therapy first? See Bradley’s patient guide: Can Shockwave Therapy Help Me?