Struggling with Lower Back Pain in Reading?
Living with chronic lower back pain can affect every part of your life—from walking through Forbury Gardens to commuting from Reading Station. If physiotherapy, painkillers, or manual therapy haven’t helped, there’s a new option backed by research: focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT).
At Core Body Clinic Reading, we now offer this advanced, non-invasive treatment to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and give you your quality of life back.
What Is Focused Shockwave Therapy?
Focused ESWT delivers precise, high-energy sound waves deep into the tissue—specifically targeting the lumbar facet joints, which are often responsible for long-standing back pain.
In a recent 2024 clinical trial (PMID: 40391994), focused ESWT led to:
- 64% reduction in pain (VAS scale)
- 42% improvement in function (ODI score)
- Significant reduction in neuropathic symptoms
- MRI-confirmed healing of bone marrow edema in over 58% of patients
That’s real, measurable recovery—without injections or surgery.
How Does Shockwave Therapy Help?
Focused shockwave therapy stimulates healing at the cellular level. It increases blood flow, encourages tissue regeneration, and desensitises pain nerves—providing both short-term relief and long-term repair.
Clinical Benefits of Focused ESWT:
- Deep tissue penetration for targeted results
- Reduces inflammation and nerve sensitivity
- May prevent the need for spinal injections or surgery
- Long-lasting results—often 6 to 12 months after a short treatment course
Who Should Consider This Treatment?
You may benefit from focused shockwave therapy if you:
- Suffer from chronic lower back pain or facet joint pain
- Live in Reading, Wokingham, Newbury, Caversham or the wider Berkshire area
- Have tried physiotherapy or medications without lasting relief
- Want a non-invasive, evidence-based solution
- Are looking to avoid surgery or spinal injections
Still unsure? Our expert team will assess your condition and determine if you’re a good candidate.
What to Expect at Core Body Clinic Reading
We offer a complete treatment pathway:
Step 1: Clinical Assessment
Medical history
Physical and movement testing
Optional musculoskeletal ultrasound
Step 2: Focused Shockwave Therapy
- Delivered by highly trained clinicians
- Five sessions (typically once a week)
- Each session lasts 15–20 minutes
- No downtime—resume daily activities right after
Step 3: Post-Treatment Support
We guide you through tailored physiotherapy to:
- Strengthen your lower back
- Restore proper spinal movement
- Reduce recurrence of pain