Shockwave

Shockwave therapy (often called extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment used in horses to help heal certain injuries.

Shockwave delivers controlled sound waves into injured tissue. These waves stimulate the body’s natural healing processes by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and encouraging the repair of damaged cells. It can also provide pain relief by temporarily desensitizing nerve endings in the treated area.

Shockwave is used for conditions involving tendons, ligaments, and joints, wounds, and bone stress injuries. Common locations include strained tendons or ligaments, ring bone, popped splints, sore necks and backs, and wounds. Overall, it helps speed up recovery, improve comfort, and support better healing without surgery, though it’s usually combined with rest and a proper rehabilitation plan.