SHOCKWAVE THERAPY.
High-energy acoustic waves that reach stubborn, chronic pain — tendons, heels and shoulders — without needles or surgery.
- DURATION20 MIN — PER AREA
- PRICER500
- FREQUENCY1–21 HZ
- PRESSURE1.0–5.0 BAR
- COMBO WITH MASSAGEFROM R800
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HOW SHOCKWAVE WORKS
Shockwave therapy delivers high-energy acoustic pressure waves into compromised musculoskeletal tissue. It's non-invasive, needle-free, and it's the gold standard for stubborn tendon injuries that haven't responded to rest or basic physio.
The waves penetrate the tissue and create shear stress and micro-cavitation — a process called mechanotransduction that forces a cellular response. It stimulates neovascularisation (new blood vessel growth), raises localised cellular energy, and breaks down pathological calcification inside tendons.
It also overstimulates the pain nerves in the area, which is why many people feel relief straight after the first session even though the tissue remodelling takes weeks.
WHAT A SESSION IS LIKE.
FIND THE SPOT
We palpate to locate the exact painful point — shockwave is targeted, not sprayed over an area.
GEL AND SETTLE
Ultrasound gel goes on so the wand couples properly to the skin.
TREAT
Five to ten minutes per site at 1–21 Hz and 1.0–5.0 bar, adjusted to what you can tolerate.
WHAT YOU FEEL
A rapid mechanical tapping that borders on a productive, tolerable ache. Intensity is dialled to your feedback.
PLAN THE COURSE
You book the next session exactly 7 days later. Tissue remodelling needs that window.
WHY PEOPLE BOOK IT.
CHRONIC TENDINOPATHY
Proven resolution of long-standing Achilles, patellar and rotator cuff problems.
BREAKS DOWN CALCIFICATION
Dissolves calcific deposits within joints and tendons.
LONG-TERM PAIN REDUCTION
Significant, lasting relief where rest, stretching and standard therapy have failed.
NO NEEDLES, NO SURGERY
Completely non-invasive, with no downtime — you walk out and carry on with your day.
IMMEDIATE ANALGESIA
Overstimulating the pain nerves often gives noticeable relief within hours of the first session.
- +PLANTAR FASCIITIS
- +TENNIS ELBOW
- +TENDONITIS
- +CHRONIC PAIN
- —Pregnancy
- —Anyone on blood thinners or with a bleeding disorder
- —Over a pacemaker, malignancy, or an open growth plate in children
- —Acute infection or DVT in the treatment area
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AFTER YOUR SESSION.
- →Avoid anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen after treatment. The inflammation shockwave triggers IS the healing mechanism — blocking it undoes the session. Use paracetamol or ice if you need relief.
- →Expect mild soreness or redness for 24–48 hours.
- →Avoid high-impact loading of the treated tendon for 48 hours.
- →Keep the sessions exactly 7 days apart. The spacing is part of the protocol, not a scheduling convenience.
WHAT IT COSTS.
- Shockwave therapy20 min, per areaR500
- Shockwave + massage combofromR800
QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED.
How many shockwave sessions will I need?
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A standard course is three to five sessions, spaced exactly seven days apart to allow the tissue to remodel between treatments. Most people notice a change after two or three. Chronic cases of several years' standing sometimes need the full five.
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
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You'll feel a rapid mechanical tapping that becomes a deep, productive ache over the painful spot. It's intense for the five to ten minutes of treatment but tolerable, and we adjust the intensity to your feedback. Most people describe the sensation as strange rather than painful.
Why can't I take ibuprofen afterwards?
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Shockwave works by triggering a controlled inflammatory healing response in the tendon. Anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and other NSAIDs suppress exactly that response, which cancels out the treatment. Use paracetamol or ice instead for the days after each session.
What conditions does shockwave treat?
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It's most effective on chronic injuries lasting longer than three months: plantar fasciitis, tennis and golfer's elbow, Achilles tendinitis, patellar tendinopathy, rotator cuff pain and calcific tendon deposits. Fresh acute injuries are not the right candidate.
Can I train between sessions?
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Yes, but avoid heavy impact loading of the treated tendon for 48 hours after each session. Your therapist will give you specific guidance based on your sport and where you are in the course.
PAIRS WELL WITH.
BIOKINETICS
Assessment-led rehab and performance care. We measure how you move, build your plan, and track your progress every step of the way — with HPCSA-registered biokineticists.
MORE INFO →SPORTS MASSAGE
Deep, targeted massage for recovery, injury prevention and performance — for athletes and desk-sitters alike. Cupping and blading included where your body needs it.
MORE INFO →RED LIGHT THERAPY
Twenty to thirty minutes under medical-grade red and near-infrared light — supporting cellular repair, skin health and recovery while you lie back.
MORE INFO →READY WHEN YOU ARE.
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