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Feeling the burn? Not just from the sun…

Feeling the burn? Not just from the sun…

Tracy does shockwave therapy for a patient with heel pain

Ah, July on Broadway Market! The sun is shining, the days are long, and it’s the perfect weather to cycle or walk around the city and give the sticky tube a miss.

It should be comfortable to get your summer movement in, but perhaps you’re racking up the miles only to find an old injury rearing its head.

If nagging pain is stopping you from enjoying the summer, you don’t just have to push through it.

Have you considered Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment widely used for tendon-related injuries older than 12 weeks. If you want to accelerate your rehabilitation and achieve lasting relief, this evidence-based treatment offers proven benefits for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, heel spurs, and chronic musculoskeletal pain below the hip, and in the ankle and foot area.

The results I’ve seen with patients in the clinic have been exceptional – and it’s always a pleasure to get folks out of pain, and back to doing what they love.

How does it work?

In multiple clinical studies, Shockwave Therapy has been shown to boast the following benefits:

  • Significant pain reduction: Desensitises pain receptors to bring you much-needed relief.
  • Tissue repair & cell growth: Stimulates your body’s natural regenerative processes.
  • New blood vessels: Accelerates healing by improving blood supply to the injured area.
  • Increased collagen production: Helps to rebuild and strengthen tendon structure.

How many visits will I need? Evidence suggests that 4 sessions yields best outcomes, however treatment varies on the individual.

Please note: Shockwave is not suitable for injuries that have lasted less than 12 weeks, so if this applies to you, please book instead for Podiatry!

Here’s what my Podiatry patients have to say:

“Good work, effortlessly done. On what was a very painful condition.”

“Walked into Holistic health for an appointment with Tracy, their podiatrist, aching knees, flat feet and corns-making my work (ICU Nurse) very uncomfortable-after diagnosis, advice and treatment I now have the happiest feet in Hackney and pain free knees! Highly highly recommended!”

If you intend to enjoy the summer ahead, then don’t let a stubborn injury ruin your plans. Book a Shockwave appointment today – and as always if you have any questions about whether this is the treatment for you, reach out to us.

Big love, Tracy

Podiatrist, Mother, Yorkshire Tea addict & Clinic Director