Calcific Tendonitis Shoulder Treatment Glasgow | Shockwave Therapy
A Non-Surgical Solution for Persistent Shoulder Pain & Calcium Deposits
Calcific Tendonitis is a painful condition where calcium deposits form within the tendons of the rotator cuff. These deposits can cause severe "catching" pain, night pain, and a significant loss of shoulder mobility. At Physio Effect, we use Swiss Dolorclast® Shockwave Therapy to physically disrupt these deposits and restart the healing process without the need for invasive surgery or injections.
Why is Calcific Tendonitis So Painful?
The pain from calcific tendonitis often comes in waves. When the body tries to reabsorb the calcium, it creates an intense inflammatory response. This leads to:
Severe "Catching" Pain: Sharp pain when lifting the arm out to the side or overhead.
Night Pain: Difficulty sleeping on the affected side.
Reduced Range of Motion: Feeling like the shoulder is "blocked" during daily tasks.
The Science: How Shockwave Disruption Works
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is one of the most effective non-invasive treatments for this condition. It works through two distinct mechanisms:
Mechanical Disruption: The acoustic soundwaves create a "fragmentation" effect on the calcium deposits, breaking them into smaller particles that the body can more easily reabsorb.
Biological Resorption: The treatment stimulates a "controlled" inflammatory response and increases blood flow (neovascularization) to the area, which recruits the cells responsible for cleaning up the calcium.
Your Shoulder Recovery Pathway
Because the shoulder is a complex joint, we combine the power of the Swiss Dolorclast with expert mechanical rehabilitation.
Specialist Assessment: We review your history and clinical signs to ensure the pain is originating from calcific deposits rather than a simple impingement.
Shockwave Protocol: A standard course for the shoulder involves 3 to 5 sessions. Patients often notice a "lightening" of the shoulder weight and improved movement after session two.
Rotator Cuff Loading: Once the calcium is disrupted, our specialists—led by Danny Wray—will guide you through specific exercises in our clinic Gym to strengthen the rotator cuff and prevent future deposits.
