Our Approach
1. Targeted Pain Relief
The affected tendon guides the plan, your practitioner combines several evidence-informed modalities to ease pain and support tissue recovery:
Shockwave Therapy: Non-invasive acoustic wave technology widely used for tendon-related conditions, stimulates tissue repair.
Acupuncture: Uses precise point selection both at the injury site and along the connected muscle chain, aimed at helping the tendon function better. This modern approach targets the nerves involved to help calm pain signals, ease tight muscles that are overloading the tendon, and support circulation to help manage local inflammation.
Dry Needling: Targets surrounding muscle tension that may be contributing to the strain.
Electroacupuncture: Introduces gentle electrical currents directly to these selected points, designed to support better outcomes by further helping calm the nerves involved, easing tight surrounding muscle and connective tissue, and supporting circulation to assist the body’s natural recovery process.
Remedial Massage: Works on soft tissue to support circulation and ease surrounding tension.
2. A Full Assessment of the Cause
We look at what’s driving the repetitive strain, not just the sore tendon:
Movement and load review: Discussing the specific repetitive movements or activities contributing to the strain.
Strength and weakness mapping: Identifying imbalances that may be placing extra load on the affected tendon.
3. Long-Term Rehabilitation and Prevention
Easing pain is only the first step. We aim to give you the tools to prevent recurrence:
Guided rehabilitation: Personalised exercise guidance to help build tendon resilience.
Load management guidance: Practical advice on activity modification to help reduce ongoing strain.
Not sure what your first visit involves? See our full [What to Expect] guide.
Common questions
What is shockwave therapy, and is it right for my condition? Shockwave therapy is non invasive acoustic wave technology widely used for tendon-related conditions. There’s a solid body of clinical research supporting its use for tendinopathies such as tennis elbow, Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis. Your practitioner will assess whether it’s suitable for your specific presentation.
Can I keep working or training? Often with modification, your practitioner will advise on activity levels appropriate to your recovery stage.
How many sessions are typically needed? This depends on how long the condition has been present. Your practitioner will give you a realistic outlook after your first assessment.
