Q: Is focal shockwave therapy painful?
A: No. If the therapy is carried out properly and in compliance with therapeutic protocols and suitable equipment, it should not cause intolerable pain. In some cases that involve bone treatments, which require the use of high energy, local anesthesia may be given (or possible sedation, only if certain types of equipment are used). Be advised: this type of therapeutic procedure that uses advanced technology must be performed by a physician with proven experience in this field.
