Shockwave Therapy Helps Athletes Return to Play Faster After Muscle Injuries

Dr Luke Pocock • September 2, 2025

Shockwave Therapy Helps Athletes Return to Play Faster After Muscle Injuries


Muscle injuries can be frustrating — they stop you from doing the things you love, whether that’s playing sport, exercising, or even keeping up with day-to-day activities. At Naturally Well Chiropractic, we’re always looking for effective treatments that speed up recovery and get you moving again.

Recent research in elite football players found that Shockwave Therapy played a major role in reducing recovery times after acute muscle injuries. The results were impressive:


  • Type 1 injuries: 54% faster return to play
  • Type 2B injuries: 50% faster return to play
  • Type 3A injuries: 8% faster return to play




For athletes, this means fewer games missed. For everyday people, it means less time sidelined from the activities that matter most.

Shockwave therapy works by stimulating the body’s natural healing response, improving blood flow, reducing pain, and promoting tissue repair. Combined with chiropractic care and tailored rehab exercises, it can help patients recover more effectively and reduce the risk of re-injury.


If you’ve suffered a muscle injury and want to get back on track faster, shockwave therapy may be the missing piece in your recovery.


👉 Book an appointment with us at Naturally Well Chiropractic and let’s get you moving again.

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