It depends entirely on the diagnosis. Mild rotator cuff tendinopathy and impingement often respond well within four to eight weeks of shoulder pain physiotherapy. Significant rotator cuff tears may take three to six months. Frozen shoulder — depending on the stage — can take anywhere from three to twelve months to fully resolve, though pain and function typically improve significantly well before full resolution. BioWave GO drug-free pain relief from £49/week accelerates the early stages by reducing pain enough for rehabilitation to progress. Your physiotherapist will give you a condition-specific timeline at your first appointment.

It depends on the size and type of tear. Partial thickness rotator cuff tears very commonly resolve with physiotherapy — strengthening the surrounding muscles compensates for the damaged tendon and restores full function without surgery. Full thickness tears may also respond well to conservative management, particularly in older adults where surgery carries higher risk. Our physiotherapists will assess the likely severity of your tear clinically and advise whether physiotherapy alone is likely to be sufficient or whether surgical opinion is worth seeking. BioWave GO helps manage pain during the rehabilitation period regardless of the treatment pathway chosen.

Yes. BioWave GO penetrates deep into the shoulder to target nerve pathways responsible for pain signals — providing meaningful relief that surface-level TENS machines cannot match. For frozen shoulder, where pain is a major limiting factor for exercise and sleep, BioWave GO drug-free pain relief can make a significant difference to quality of life during the worst stages. For rotator cuff pain, it reduces the discomfort that otherwise prevents rehabilitation exercises from being performed correctly. You can rent BioWave GO from £49/week through Personal Rehab Ltd for home use — delivered with full setup guidance for shoulder placement.

Yes. We are recognised providers for BUPA, AXA Health, Cigna, WPA, Healix, Allianz and Exeter Friendly. Shoulder pain physiotherapy at Wandsworth may be partially or fully covered depending on your policy. BioWave GO home rental through Personal Rehab Ltd at £49/week is typically self-pay. Our reception team can advise on authorisation requirements and what your specific policy covers.

Yes. BioWave GO is available for weekly home rental from £49 per week through our partner Personal Rehab Ltd at personalrehab.co.uk — delivered to your door with full guidance on electrode placement for shoulder pain. No clinic visit is required to access rental. However, if you have not had your shoulder properly assessed we strongly recommend a shoulder pain physiotherapy appointment first — correct placement on the shoulder varies significantly depending on whether you have impingement, frozen shoulder or rotator cuff pathology, and getting it right makes the device considerably more effective.

It depends entirely on the diagnosis and stage of your condition. For frozen shoulder, gentle movement is essential — complete rest causes the capsule to tighten further. For acute rotator cuff tears or post-surgical shoulder, specific loading protocols must be followed carefully. For impingement, avoiding the specific movements that provoke symptoms while continuing to exercise the surrounding muscles is usually the right approach. BioWave GO reduces pain enough to make appropriate movement possible even in acute presentations — which is important because movement is almost always part of the solution, not the problem.

We aim to offer same-week appointments across our three clinics in Wandsworth Town (SW18), Clapham Junction (SW11) and Battersea Nine Elms (SW8). Early diagnosis and treatment leads to significantly better outcomes for most shoulder conditions — particularly frozen shoulder, where early intervention can reduce the total duration of the condition. Check the booking page for current availability or call us directly.