Shockwave Therapy for Slipped Disc
Focused shockwave therapy (fSWT) offers a non-invasive treatment option for slipped disc (also known as a herniated or prolapsed disc), particularly in cases where clients are seeking a faster recovery time, or traditional treatments have not provided sufficient relief, or to avoid surgery if possible.
By reducing inflammation, alleviating pain, and reducing muscle tension, shockwave therapy can help clients recover more quickly and return to their daily activities.
How does it work? | Treatment protocol | Benefits | When to consider fSWT
What Is a Slipped Disc?
A slipped disc occurs when the soft inner gel of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the tougher outer layer, potentially causing pain, nerve compression, and other symptoms.
It can occur in any part of the spine, but it is most common in the lower back (lumbar spine).
This condition can lead to:
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Localised Pain
Pain at the site of the herniation.
Radiating Pain
Pain radiating down the legs (sciatica) or arms, depending on the location of the herniation.
Nerve Symptoms
Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the limbs due to nerve compression.
Limited Mobility
Stiffness and reduced range of movement.
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How Focused Shockwave Therapy Treats Slipped Disc
- Promotes healing and tissue repair
- Reduces pain and inflammation
- Breaks down fibrotic tissue and calcifications
- Reduces muscle tension
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Treatment Protocol for Slipped Disc
Typical Course
A course of shockwave therapy for a slipped disc usually involves 5 to 8 sessions, spaced about one week apart. Each session lasts 30 minutes. The exact number of sessions may vary depending on the severity of the condition and the client’s response to treatment.
Intensity And Frequency
The intensity and frequency of the shockwaves are carefully adjusted based on the client’s pain tolerance and the characteristics of the condition.
Minimal Downtime
Clients can usually resume normal activities immediately after treatment, although they will be advised to avoid strenuous or high-impact activities for a short period if possible.
Post-Treatment Sensation
Some clients may experience mild soreness or swelling in the treated area. This typically resolves within a few days.
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Slipped Disc
Non-Invasive
Focused shockwave therapy is a non-surgical treatment, avoiding the risks and recovery time associated with surgical intervention.
Effective Pain Relief
Many clients experience significant pain reduction after just a few sessions, improving their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.
Accelerated Healing
fSWT stimulates the body’s natural healing processes by enhancing blood flow and stimulating the release of growth factors.
High Success Rate
Clinical studies and/or client outcomes indicate that focused shockwave therapy is highly effective in treating a slipped disc, especially in cases where other traditional treatments have failed.
When to Consider Shockwave Therapy for Slipped Disc
Severe pain is impacting activity
If experiencing severe, unrelenting pain that significantly impacts ability to function, and conventional pain management strategies such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or muscle relaxants are insufficient.
Chronic pain/muscle spasm
In cases where the slipped disc is accompanied by chronic low back pain that involves significant muscular pain, spasm, or myofascial pain syndrome. This is particularly relevant if the pain is not solely due to nerve compression but also involves secondary muscle dysfunction.
Avoid surgery
For clients who wish to avoid or delay surgery and are looking for additional non-invasive treatment options.
If condition is not neurological
For those who do not exhibit severe neurological deficits (e.g. significant muscle weakness, loss of bowel or bladder control) that would typically indicate the need for medical intervention.
Persistent symptoms
If standard treatments such as rest, pain medications, and epidural steroid injections have not provided sufficient
relief after several months.
Early intervention with focused shockwave therapy can reduce inflammation and improve circulation around the affected disc, relieving pain and promoting tissue recovery, potentially avoiding more invasive interventions.
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I can safely say (without exaggeration!) that the treatment with Nim has changed my life! I booked a course and Nim explained everything really clearly, I was skeptical because nothing else had worked. I’m so grateful to Nim because I can now move freely and get back to proper exercise!
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I'm glad I did, because Nim was fantastic. I've seen a couple of other physios a few years ago for a hamstring issue and they'd usually do a couple of sessions of massage, recommend a couple of stretches and send me off. Nim preferred to try and work out the root of my problem from the first session and came up with a treatment plan that has worked fantastically and fixed a couple of other issues that weren't bad enough for me to seek treatment. I went from bedbound with pain to being able to do normal activities pain-free, which has been a huge relief.
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As a keen tennis player, I had been suffering from painful Achilles tendinopathy with bursitis for several frustrating months.
I had spent lots of money with many physios and tried numerous treatments without much success. I was running out of ideas!
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After one or two sessions with Nim’s superb Focused Shockwave Therapy machine and physio the pain had dramatically reduced.
I am now on a programme of treatments and exercises with full recovery, at last, in sight.
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