Back and joint pain that won't go away for months is treated differently
Pain clinic · Restore
Recognising the conditions
What patients most often come in with. If you recognise yourself in one of these descriptions, that's a reason for precise diagnostics, not for waiting.
Back pain
An acute catch or chronic pain that drags on for months and limits movement.
Heel spur
Sharp pain in the heel on the first steps in the morning and after rest.
Epicondylitis
Pain on the outer or inner side of the elbow when loading the hand.
Shoulder tendinopathy
Rotator-cuff pain when raising the arm, sometimes with calcium deposits.
Differentiation
What it can be mistaken for
The same complaint can have different causes behind it. Each one needs its own kind of help, so the first step is always precise diagnostics.
Referred pain
The source is in one place, the pain in another — typical of internal organs and trigger points.
Radicular syndrome
Numbness, weakness, pain along the nerve — a separate approach is needed.
Red flags
Night pain, weight loss, fever, pelvic dysfunction — urgent assessment is needed.
Screening
Indications for shockwave therapy
A short test doesn't make a diagnosis — it shows whether there's a reason to book a visit and where to start the conversation with a doctor.
Diagnostics
How we diagnose
First, an objective baseline picture. The board selects the combination of methods individually.
Pain diary
How many days a month it hurts, under what loads, what eases it and what aggravates it.
Neurologist and orthopaedist examination
Functional tests, localisation of the pain source, range of motion in the joint.
Imaging if needed
Soft-tissue ultrasound, X-ray or MRI — when the result changes the treatment approach.
Treatment
How we treat
Treatment on three pillars of one programme under constant supervision; the plan is adjusted as the condition changes.
Shockwave therapy
Focused and radial shockwave therapy for heel spur, epicondylitis, tendinopathies.
Local procedures
Targeted injections, work on trigger points — strictly by indication.
Rehabilitation
A dosed load, movement technique and relapse prevention after the course.
Support
This is a programme, not a one-off prescription
Every case goes through the full cycle — led by a personal programme manager.
Consultation
The character of the pain, the diary, a review of tests and previous treatment.
Pain source
Examination by a neurologist and orthopaedist, tests, imaging if needed.
Course
Shockwave therapy, local procedures and rehabilitation — for the specific area.
Follow-up
We compare pain days and range of motion before and after; a decision on maintenance or a pause.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What does shockwave therapy treat?
Heel spur, epicondylitis, tendinopathies, myofascial pain — where the screening result shows an indication.
Is it painful, and how many sessions are needed?
The sensations are moderate and controlled; the course is usually a few sessions a few days apart.
When does back pain need urgent assessment?
Night pain that wakes you, weight loss, fever, numbness in the groin or problems passing urine — these are red flags.
Can I load the joint during treatment?
Yes, in a dosed way and to a plan — complete rest more often harms than helps.
When should I expect an effect?
The first changes come during the course; a lasting result is judged a few weeks after it ends.
What if the pain comes back?
The plan includes maintenance measures and a quick review; a personal manager stays in touch.
Booking
Assessment of the cause of back and joint pain
Book a consultation — or start by checking your indications for shockwave therapy. A coordinating doctor will clarify the details.