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Shockwave Therapy

What is Shockwave Therapy and how does it work?

Shockwave therapy uses high energy sound waves to stimulate healing, metabolism and blood flow. The effects of Shockwave treatment helps damaged tissue regenerate and heal.

The name Shockwave is misleading as there is no electrical shock given during the treatment. Shockwave was initially used in the medical field to treat kidney stones in the 1980’s. It is now a safe and effective treatment for soft tissue injuries. The treatment accelerates the healing process and is most effective with chronic pain where the body has been unable to heal an injury. Shockwave has been shown to reduce pain, increase metabolism, reduce muscle tension, help form new blood vessels and dissolve calcifications.
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Patients receiving shockwave treatment can experience a temporary tender sensation and mild discomfort. Most patients describe Shockwave treatment to be a "good hurt" as it works on the injured tissue. We can utilize the Shockwave on its own or in combination with a Chiropractic treatment.

What conditions can Shockwave Therapy treat?

The number of conditions that Shockwave Therapy can treat is extensive. Some of the more commonly seen conditions and injuries treated with shockwave therapy include:

  • Chronic tendon injuries
  • Shoulder pain (impingement, calcific tendonitis)
  • Tennis or golfer's elbow
  • Patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee)
  • Shin pain (tibial stress syndrome)
  • Achilles tendon pain (including calcific tendonitis)
  • Heel/foot pain (plantar fasciitis)
  • Chronic neck and back pain
  • Muscle tension from painful knots (trigger points)


The advantages of Shockwave Therapy

  • Scientifically proven treatment
  • Effective for difficult conditions
  • Fast treatment times
  • Non-invasive
  • Non-toxic
  • No known side-effects
  • Easily applied
  • Treatment is covered under chiropractic on your extended medical insurance

Shockwave in practice

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  • Home
  • About
  • Health Services
    • Chiropractic
    • Deep Tissue Laser Therapy (Class IV) >
      • Deep Tissue Laser Therapy FAQ
    • Shockwave Therapy
    • Active Release Techniques®
    • Neurokinetic Therapy®
    • Rocktape Kinesiology Taping®
    • Graston Technique®
    • Activator
    • Custom Foot Orthotics
    • Rehabilitation
    • Prehabilitation
    • ICBC Claims
  • Common Conditions
    • Low Back Pain
    • Neck Pain
    • Headache
    • Sciatica
    • Tennis Elbow
    • Other Conditions
  • COVID-19
  • For Patients
    • FAQs
    • New Patient Tips
    • New Patient Forms
    • Policy & Fee Schedule
    • Book An Appointment Online
  • For MDs
    • What to Expect When Referring
    • Introduction to Chiropractic
    • Chiropractic Research
  • Products
  • Contact Us