Most patients find shockwave therapy physiotherapy well-tolerated, describing the sensation as a tapping or pulsing feeling. There may be mild discomfort in areas that are already sensitive, but this usually reduces as the session continues. The physiotherapists at Advantage Physiotherapy can adjust the intensity throughout the session to suit your comfort level, and no anaesthetic or injections are required.
Is shockwave therapy physiotherapy painful?
by Daniel Williams | Apr 24, 2026