Shockwave therapy works by delivering energy waves to the damaged tissue, promoting blood flow to the area, removing calcification and thickening and starting the bodies natural healing processes. The process can be a little uncomfortable, but not painful. Some patients even notice a reduction in pain almost immediately. The area treated will take approximately 12 weeks of healing, with most patients noticing significant benefits within a few weeks. Treatments are performed weekly and will take, on average, approximately 3-5 sessions to complete the course, depending on the nature of the initial complaint.