Although the mechanism of relief is unclear, the authors suggest that a painful level of stimulation may lead to analgesia through hyperstimulation and increased vascularity.

• 尽管冲击波治疗缓解症状的机理还不清楚，作者认为，透过高强度刺激及增强血管分布，令人疼痛的刺激，可能导致痛觉丧失。