Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, relatively new method of pain relief. It has been extensively studied and determined as safe and effective for pain in the musculoskeletal system. Typically, shockwave therapy is used when traditional pain relief methods such as rest, ice, and therapeutic exercise haven’t produced the desired effects. However, as it’s non-invasive, it’s not surgery either and so doesn’t require anaesthesia or any other requirements that come along with surgery. Shockwave therapy is used for pain involving tendons and bones, such as: Plantar fasciitis Stress fractures Tennis elbow Golfer’s elbow Jumper’s knee Achilles tendonitis Heel spurs Hip pain