Many people experience problems with their Achilles tendon.
24% of athletes suffer Achilles injuries at some point in their lives. As we progress in age, we are more prone to Achilles issues, and men are three times more likely to have an Achilles rupture than women.
Extracorporeal Shockwave has a long and successful history. It was initially used to break up kidney stones, and has since shown impressive outcomes for musculoskeletal complaints, including Achilles and other tendinopathies.
In addition to the before mentioned it has helped with various other pains, such as - but not limited to - tennis or golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and Morton’s neuroma.
Extracorporeal Shockwave is thought to improve blood flow to the area, and break up adhesions, facilitating the natural healing process.
Another affected pathway is on the pain perception through activating serotoninergic systems increasing the pain threshold on a chemical level.
It is a safe treatment, even helping in the treatment of cancer patients.
Here at City Chiropractic, as a rule of thumb we believe the longer you leave it and put up with your pains and niggles, the longer it will take to get rid of them.
Seeing a specialist early, and persisting if the physio exercises did not get you the promised release straight away, will have better – and faster – outcomes.
Give us a call now on 04 385 6446 to arrange a time to see us at City Chiropractic. We will help you with your Achilles pain problems.
