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Shock wave therapy to help pillar pain? Does it work?

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ali79972
ali79972

Hi has anyone tried shock wave therapy to reduce pillar pain or what I think is pillar pain.  I have a hard lumpy area around my scar and either side and it hurts to change gear use a knife whilst eating etc as digs into this area. My surgeon isn't too interested and says it's mild pillar pain but feels like a mass in Palm of hand. Has anyone experienced this and does it go in time?  Or - has anyone tried shock wave therapy that has been beneficial. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks Ali 

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  • Tazchurch
    Tazchurch ali79972

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    Used TENS and it did help but it depends on the individual. Yes it will go in time just gently massage the area with a cream such as E45 which will help break up the lump
    • ali79972
      ali79972 Tazchurch

      Posted

      Thanks for getting back to me. It's going on 10 weeks now -  is that quite normal and has stayed the same for at least 5 weeks?  It is quite a swelling - like half an egg!! 
    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch ali79972

      Posted

      Yes, Mine was that size for a couple of months and took about a year to go completely. Depends on the individual though as to how long, size etc. If worried speak GP though

       

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