Shockwave therapy · Bibra Lake, southern Perth
Shockwave therapy in Bibra Lake for stubborn tendon & heel pain
- Chattanooga® machine
- Sessions take minutes
- Minimal downtime
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AHPRA-registered chiropractors
12+ years of chiropractic experience
How shockwave therapy works
Shockwave therapy is another tool our chiropractors may include in your care plan. It targets lingering injuries by increasing metabolism and blood circulation in the affected area, which may help kick-start your body’s own healing processes.
Our Chattanooga® machine produces a low-energy acoustic pulse that encourages fresh blood flow to damaged tissue. That may help reduce pain and support tendon recovery, and it can help break up calcium deposits in some shoulder tendons.
Shockwave is not used during pregnancy, over open growth plates, over a tumour or infection, for people taking blood thinners or with a bleeding disorder, or soon after a steroid injection. Your chiropractor screens for these first.
It often sits alongside hands-on chiropractic care, particularly for athletes. See our sports chiropractic page.
What to expect
A quick, straightforward session
Gel applied
A gel medium is applied to the skin so the acoustic pulses transmit efficiently into the tissue.
Pulses delivered
The applicator is placed directly over the injury. You’ll hear a clicking sound as it works.
Intensity tuned
It may feel mildly uncomfortable. Tell us and the intensity can be reduced so it stays tolerable.
Done in minutes
Sessions are quick, and side effects, if any, are usually minimal and settle quickly.
Conditions by body region
Where shockwave may help
Feet & lower legs
Heel and foot pain is one of the most common reasons people ask us about shockwave therapy.
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel spurs
- Achilles injuries
- Shin splints
- Morton’s neuroma
Shockwave therapy may help. Your assessment decides whether it suits you.
Elbow, wrist & shoulder
Repetitive strain from work, the gym or racquet sports often shows up here.
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Shoulder pain
Shockwave therapy may help. Your assessment decides whether it suits you.
Tendons & fascia
Connective tissue can be slow to recover. Shockwave may help stimulate the healing response.
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Myofascial pain
- IT band syndrome
- Jumper’s knee
Shockwave therapy may help. Your assessment decides whether it suits you.
Hip, knee & calcific tendons
Often used alongside chiropractic care as part of a broader plan.
- Hip tendon pain (outer hip)
- Patellar tendon pain
- Trigger points
- Calcific shoulder tendinopathy
Shockwave therapy may help. Your assessment decides whether it suits you.
New options for pain
Before you consider more invasive options
Whether your pain comes from a sports injury, overuse or repetitive strain, shockwave therapy may help reduce pain and support healing. For some long-standing tendon problems, it may be an alternative worth discussing before more invasive options.
It isn’t right for everyone. We’ll assess you first, explain whether shockwave is likely to suit your case, and refer you on if you need something else. Shockwave therapy is available to people from Bibra Lake, Spearwood and the surrounding area.
Short sessions. A course that fits around your week.
Treatment takes only minutes, so you can get back to work, training or family quickly.
FAQs
Shockwave therapy questions
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy uses low-energy acoustic pulses (sound waves) delivered through the skin to an injured area. It is thought to increase blood flow and metabolic activity in the tissue, which may support the body’s own healing processes in tendons, ligaments and other connective tissue. At ChiropracticHUB we use a Chattanooga® shockwave machine.
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
It can cause some mild discomfort during treatment, and the device makes a clicking sound as it works. Most patients tolerate it well, and the intensity can be reduced to make it more comfortable. Side effects, if any, are usually minimal and settle quickly.
How long does a shockwave session take?
The treatment itself takes only minutes, so a course of shockwave therapy can fit easily around work, training and family life. Your chiropractor will discuss how many sessions may be appropriate for your condition after assessing you.
What conditions can shockwave therapy help with?
Shockwave therapy may help with stubborn tendon and connective tissue problems such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles pain, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff problems, jumper’s knee and calcific tendon conditions. Your assessment determines whether it is suitable for you.
Can shockwave therapy help me avoid surgery?
For some people with long-standing tendon problems, shockwave therapy may be an alternative worth discussing before considering more invasive options. It is not suitable for everyone, and we will always refer you on if your case needs another approach. Call 0483 989 154 to ask whether it may suit you.
Where can I get shockwave therapy in Perth’s southern suburbs?
ChiropracticHUB offers Chattanooga® shockwave therapy at 23 Port Kembla Drive, Bibra Lake WA 6163, inside Roar Fitness with free parking. It is a short drive for people across the City of Cockburn and southern Perth, including Spearwood, Hamilton Hill, Coogee, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Fremantle and Murdoch. Call 0483 989 154 to ask whether shockwave may suit your heel, elbow, shoulder or Achilles pain.
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