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Focused Shock Wave Gets Oli Back Training Heavy Again

Published: 13 November 2023

Oliver Price is an actor and former professional athlete who came to us with a persistent shoulder injury that had been inconclusive on both MRI and ultrasound. Despite trying dry needling, massage, manipulation, and radial shockwave therapy elsewhere, nothing had made a meaningful difference.

The result with focused shockwave therapy was dramatic. Watch Oliver describe his experience:

Why Focused Shockwave When Other Treatments Failed?

Many patients arrive having already tried radial shockwave at other clinics without success. There is an important distinction: radial shockwave disperses energy broadly and penetrates only 1 to 2 centimetres into tissue. Focused shockwave delivers a precisely targeted beam of energy to depths of 6 to 8 centimetres, reaching structures that radial simply cannot.

For deep shoulder injuries, calcific deposits, or tendon problems that haven't responded to surface-level treatment, focused shockwave can make the difference.

Oli's Outcome

After a course of focused shockwave therapy at Spine Plus, Oliver was able to return to unrestricted gym training, including heavy compound lifts. For someone whose identity and career involves physical performance, this was a life-changing result.

If you've had inconclusive imaging or tried other treatments without success, focused shockwave may be the answer. Call us to discuss your situation.