Shockwave Therapy
in Liverpool
A non-invasive, evidence-based treatment for stubborn tendon and heel pain that has not settled on its own.
Delivered by chartered physiotherapists as part of a structured recovery plan. Starts with an assessment to confirm it is right for you.
Conditions shockwave can treat
Shockwave is most effective for persistent tendon and soft-tissue problems, the kind that drag on for months. These are the conditions we see it help most.
Your treatment, step by step
Shockwave at FM Physio is never just the machine. Here is how your care actually works.
Assessment and diagnosis
We assess your symptoms, movement and history to confirm the cause of your pain and whether shockwave is the right treatment. This is the £75 initial appointment, and it shapes everything that follows.
A clear plan, no jargon
We explain what is driving your symptoms, how shockwave helps your specific condition, and how many sessions to expect over the course of treatment.
The shockwave treatment
Targeted sound waves are applied to the affected area to stimulate healing, improve blood flow and reduce pain. You feel a strong tapping sensation, but it only lasts a few minutes.
Rehab and self-management
You leave with clear guidance on loading, activity and exercises that support recovery, so the results last well beyond the treatment room.
Why our shockwave gets results
Anyone can hold a shockwave machine against a sore spot. Getting lasting results takes diagnosis, dosage and a plan. That is the difference here.
Diagnosis first
We confirm the source of your pain and that shockwave is genuinely the right tool, rather than treating blind. The wrong diagnosis wastes your time and money.
Rehab alongside
Shockwave stimulates healing, but loaded tendons need progressive strengthening to fully recover. We pair every course with structured rehab exercises.
We treat the cause
Tendon pain rarely appears for no reason. We find the weakness or movement issue behind it, so you do not end up back in the same place months later.
Chartered physios
Every session is delivered by chartered, HCPC-registered physiotherapists with real clinical training, not technicians running a protocol.
Honest about fit
If shockwave is not right for your condition, we tell you and recommend what is. We would rather lose a booking than waste your time.
Built around your sport
Your plan is shaped around getting you back to what you actually do, whether that is running, lifting or simply walking pain-free.
Shockwave therapy FAQs
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy, also called ESWT, is a non-invasive treatment that delivers high-energy sound waves into injured tendons and soft tissue. It increases blood flow, triggers the body's natural repair response and helps break down damaged tissue, which makes it effective for stubborn, long-standing pain that has not settled with rest alone.
What conditions can shockwave therapy treat?
Shockwave is most effective for persistent tendon and soft-tissue problems, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, patellar tendinitis, proximal hamstring tendinopathy, greater trochanteric pain syndrome and other chronic tendon-related pain. An assessment confirms whether it is right for your specific condition.
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
You will feel a strong tapping sensation and some discomfort over the treated area, but it is generally well tolerated and only lasts a few minutes. Your physio adjusts the intensity to a level you can manage, and any soreness afterwards usually settles within a day or two.
How many shockwave sessions will I need?
Most conditions need a course of three to six sessions, usually spaced about a week apart. The exact number depends on your condition and how you respond, which your physio will discuss at your assessment.
How long does each session take?
The shockwave treatment itself takes only a few minutes per area. Appointments are longer than that, as they include reassessment, the treatment, and any rehab guidance for that stage of your recovery.
When will I notice improvements?
Some people feel relief within a few sessions, but shockwave works by stimulating healing over time, so the fuller benefit often builds over several weeks, including after the course has finished. It is a gradual repair process rather than an instant fix.
Is shockwave therapy safe?
Yes. Shockwave is a well-established, non-invasive treatment with a strong safety record when delivered by trained clinicians. At FM Physio it is carried out by chartered, HCPC-registered physiotherapists after an assessment to confirm it is appropriate for you.
Do I need a referral?
No GP referral is needed. You book an initial assessment directly, online or by phone, and your physio confirms whether shockwave therapy is the right treatment for your condition before any treatment begins.
How much is it?
It starts with an initial assessment at £75, which determines whether shockwave therapy is right for your condition and sets out your treatment plan. You can book online or call 0151 601 1481.
Ready to fix it properly?
Book your shockwave therapy assessment at our Baltic Triangle clinic in Liverpool. Assessment from £75, no referral needed, and appointments are often available the same week.
