When should I ask about a referral for shockwave therapy?

If your pain has lasted 3 months and you’ve tried other treatments such as pain medication and physiotherapy without good results, ask your consultant about shockwave therapy. Recent evidence has shown that shockwave therapy can also be used for acute soft tissue disorders, whether you have tried other conventional therapies or not. So if you’ve had an injury, such as a sports injury, you could ask about it straight away.