Shock waves are audible high-energy sound waves. In the medical world, shock waves have been used since 1980 to disintegrate kidney stones, for instance. In modern pain therapy, shock wave energy is applied to the painful body regions, where it can exert its curative action. Shock waves accelerate the healing process in the body, they stimulate metabolism and improve blood circulation. Damaged tissue
gradually regenerates and eventually heals. Many years of experience have confirmed that pathological alterations of tendons, ligaments, capsules, muscles and bones – in other words the root causes of your pain – can be eliminated systematically with this innovative therapy approach. If performed by qualified therapists, extracorporeal shock wave therapy is a highly effective procedure to treat pain with minimal risks or side effects.

The therapist localizes the pain region by palpation or shock wave localization and discusses the findings with you. A skin gel is then applied to the treatment area to allow the shock waves to be introduced into the body almost painlessly and without any loss of energy. After these preparations, shock waves are applied as the shock wave applicator is moved over the pain region in a circular motion.

Each therapy session takes between 5 and 10 minutes depending on the disorder to be treated. In general, an average of 3 to 5 treatments are necessary at weekly intervals.

After only 1 to 2 sessions, over 80% of patients report complete pain relief or significant pain reduction. The therapy eliminates pain and restores full mobility, thus improving your quality of life.