Shockwave Therapy in Leeds

A Practical Option for Tendon and Soft Tissue Pain

Crossgates, Rothwell, and Colton Chiropractic Clinics patient during shockwave treatment That nagging heel, elbow, or Achilles pain can feel like a stone in your shoe, always there, always stealing your focus. Shockwave therapy uses targeted sound waves applied to the affected area to encourage the body’s natural response in irritated or slow-healing tissues. For some people, this may help reduce sensitivity, improve local circulation, and alleviate the “stuck” feeling that can accompany particular tendon and soft-tissue presentations.

When Shockwave Therapy May Be Recommended

Shockwave therapy is often considered for tendon and soft-tissue problems that have persisted, flare with activity, or haven’t resolved with rest alone. Your clinician will assess whether it fits your case and explain what’s realistic for your goals, sport, work, and everyday demands. Common reasons people book in include:

Achilles tendinopathy
Plantar fasciitis
Tennis or golfer’s elbow
Bursitis
Muscle trigger points
Soft tissue strains and overuse injuries

What a Session Feels Like and How Many You Might Need

Most plans involve around five to six sessions, typically one week apart. You may experience mild discomfort during application, but it’s generally well tolerated, and the intensity often increases gradually as you adapt. It’s also normal to feel a little sore afterwards, typically settling within a day or two. Some people notice an early change in symptoms, while others feel improvement more steadily across several weeks, depending on how long the issue has been present and how sensitive the area is.

How It Fits Into Your Wider Care Plan

Shockwave therapy can complement hands-on care and rehabilitation when the aim is improved mobility, greater tissue capacity, and a return to activities you enjoy. It’s commonly paired with hands-on techniques, strengthening work, and a structured rehabilitation plan, because long-term change often comes from combining the right inputs, not relying on one thing alone.

It’s offered at the Crossgates and Rothwell locations by physiotherapist Angela Gibbons, all chiropractors, and sports massage therapist Laura Stephenson. If your presentation suggests you’d be better served elsewhere, you’ll be guided honestly, including referral options when needed.

Ready to Get Moving More Comfortably?

Book a shockwave assessment with Crossgates, Rothwell, and Colton Chiropractic Clinics and get a clear plan for what to do next.

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