What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy is a form of non-invasive treatments used on a variety of musculoskeletal conditions that helps promote accelerated recovery from injuries, especially muscle and joint pain in areas where major connective muscle tissues attach to your bones. Shockwave therapy works by sending short pressure wave into an injured area to help breakdown scar tissue and relieve pain by stimulating growth of new tissue. Research has shown that shockwave therapy can stimulate new blood vessel growth which can lead to the growth of new muscle, tendon, and bone. In some cases, it can be used to help fractures align better and properly heal. We offer the latest in shockwave therapy techniques to help our patients.

Alleviate Chronic Pain and Break Down Scar Tissue

Lingering inflammation can stall your body’s natural healing cycle and lead to frustrating, long-term stiffness. Fortunately, concentrated acoustic waves penetrate deep into targeted tissues to restart the healing process in stubborn areas.

  • Plantar Fasciitis: It breaks down painful calcium deposits and thick scar tissue on the bottom of the foot.

  • Chronic Tendonitis: It triggers an immediate drop in localized tendon pain and deep joint inflammation.

Consequently, this physical stimulation offers rapid relief from calcific shoulder tendinitis and aching heels.

Rebuild Blood Vessels and Regain Function

Luckily, the long-term benefits of this modern therapy go far beyond temporary pain masking. Shockwave treatments improve localized blood circulation and stimulate the growth of healthy new blood vessels.

Because your long-term athletic health is our primary goal, we carefully tailor your session parameters to your pain tolerance. Therefore, you can confidently eliminate chronic pain, promote deep tissue repair, and dramatically improve your daily quality of life.

What to expect from a shockwave therapy treatment?

Our physiotherapists complete an assessment to determine if you can benefit from shockwave therapy. Treatments are usually 1-2 times per week and may cause temporary tenderness, soreness or swelling. This is normal and will subside shortly after your treatment.

At Mountainview Health & Wellness shockwave therapy is used to treat ailments in many different areas of the body, such as the:

  • Foot – Morton’s neuroma, Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, heel spurs
  • Knee – Jumper’s knee, Patellar tendonitis, knee and shin pain
  • Elbow –Medial epicondylitisor golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow
  • Shoulder – Rotator cuff tendonitis & calcification
  • Hip – Trochanteric bursitis, hip pain
  • Back – Muscle, lumbar and low back pain
  • Muscles – Various trigger points throughout the body and muscle tension
  • Bones – Stress fractures, non-union’s (delayed bone healing)

How can shockwave therapy help me?

  • Quickly reduces pain
  • No medication is needed
  • No surgery or anesthesia
  • Limited side effects
  • No risk of allergies
  • Accelerates healing
  • Effective for chronic conditions

SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

Shockwave Therapy offers a cutting-edge and non-invasive solution to alleviate pain and promote healing, helping individuals regain mobility and improve their overall quality of life.

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