RESTORED FUNCTION

REDUCE INFLAMMATION

IMPROVED CIRCULATION

REDUCE PAIN

ACCELLERATED HEALING

What to expect with Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive medical treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing and reduce pain. It is commonly used to treat a number of conditions that cause painful muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones: such as plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and shoulder tendinopathies.

The treatment is typically performed when an injury has been persistent for at least 6 months and has failed a course of conservative treatment, such as chiropractic, physiotherapy or injection therapy.

What are the common conditions?

Shockwave therapy is a common treatment for chronic pain and injuries, especially those caused by overuse. by the using high powered sound waves, it can help with a variety of conditions including:

Foot Pain:

Plantar Fasciitis, Heel spurs, Achillies tendinopathies

Elbow Pain:

Tennis elbow; Golfers elbow

Knee Pain:

Patellofemoral Pain (Runners knee); Patella tendonitis (jumpers knee)

Hip Pain:

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS); Greater trochanteric pain syndrome; Trochanteric bursitis.

Shin Pain:

Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS or commonly known as shin splints)

Shoulder pain:

Calcific Tendinopathy; Shoulder impingement syndromes

What to do before a shock wave therapy session...

If you haven't consulted with one of our chiropractors before, an initial assessment is required to determine the specific area of pain and to confirm if ESWT is a suitable treatment for you. Additionally, we will discuss whether any further tests or scans are necessary before starting the treatment.

What to expect on your first shockwave therapy session...

On your first shockwave treatment, you can expect your practitioner to apply ultrasound gel to the affected area and place the device's handpiece over the skin and gel. The shockwaves will be delivered through the skin, which may cause slight discomfort. However, your practitioner will start at a low level of intensity and gradually increase it to a where you feel comfortable. Any pain felt will stop as soon the treatment ends. The entire session usually lasts about 15 - 30 minutes, and you may need 3-5 treatments, typically performed at weekly intervals.