Shockwave Therapy
Performance Chiropractic + Physiotherapy provides shockwave therapy near you in Edmonton, AB, for persistent pain and musculoskeletal injuries that haven’t improved with rest or other forms of care. Treatment delivers focused energy pulses to the affected tissue to encourage circulation, reduce pain, and support the body’s healing response. Each treatment plan is based on your condition, symptoms, and recovery goals.
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What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a treatment that applies short bursts of high-energy sound waves to painful or injured areas of the body.
These pulses penetrate the tissue without using electrical shocks and can stimulate cells involved in tissue healing.
Treatment is commonly used for stubborn tendon, ligament, muscle, and soft-tissue concerns.
It can be especially helpful for injuries that have become persistent or haven’t responded fully to other conservative treatments.
What Does Shockwave Therapy Treat?
Shockwave therapy can be used for several musculoskeletal conditions affecting the muscles, tendons, joints, and surrounding tissues, including:
- Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
- Achilles and hamstring tendinitis
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder pain
- Patellar tendinitis
- Shin splints and stress fractures
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Bursitis
- Scar tissue and adhesions
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy can help reduce pain, increase circulation around the treated area, and create a supportive environment for tissue repair.
The energy pulses can also help break down scar tissue and adhesions that restrict movement or contribute to ongoing discomfort.
Treatment is brief, doesn’t require injections or surgery, and can reach deeper tissues without damaging the skin’s surface.
For many patients, it can be included alongside chiropractic care, rehabilitation exercises, and other therapies to support a more complete recovery.
What Does a Shockwave Therapy Treatment Plan Include?
- An assessment of your injury and symptoms
- Review of your health and treatment history
- Identification of the affected tissue
- Focused shockwave application
- Intensity adjusted to your comfort level
- Five- to ten-minute treatment sessions
- Progress checks between appointments
- Stretching or strengthening exercises
- Activity and recovery recommendations
- Chiropractic or rehabilitation care when appropriate
- A personalized schedule based on your response
Frequently Asked Questions
Your practitioner will assess the painful area and determine whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for your condition. A handheld device is then placed over the treatment area to deliver controlled energy pulses into the affected tissue.
You may experience some discomfort as the pulses are applied, particularly over a sensitive or injured area. The treatment settings can be adjusted to your tolerance, and the shockwave portion of an appointment usually lasts only five to ten minutes.
Suitable patients commonly receive three to five treatments, usually scheduled about one week apart. Your exact schedule will depend on your condition, how long you’ve had symptoms, and how you respond to treatment.
Some patients notice relief shortly after treatment, while others improve gradually over several appointments. The timing depends on the type of injury, its severity, and the tissue’s healing response.
You can experience temporary soreness, redness, or localized swelling after treatment. These effects are generally short-lived and can last for approximately 24 hours.
At Performance, shockwave therapy is provided by a chiropractor and can be billed as a chiropractic visit. Many extended health plans provide chiropractic coverage, and the clinic offers direct billing, but you should confirm the details of your individual policy.
Confirm whether your benefits plan covers chiropractic treatment and whether it requires a physician’s referral. You should also tell Performance about your medical conditions, medications, recent procedures, and previous treatments before your appointment.
Shockwave therapy can be used to treat plantar fasciitis and persistent heel pain. It targets the affected tissue to encourage circulation, decrease pain, and support the healing process.
Shockwave therapy is commonly used for persistent tendon conditions such as Achilles tendinitis, patellar tendinitis, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff injuries. Treatment can help stimulate tissue repair and address scar tissue or adhesions contributing to ongoing symptoms.
Is Persistent Pain Keeping You From Moving Forward?
Shockwave therapy can help reduce stubborn pain, improve tissue healing, and get you moving more comfortably. Book an appointment with Performance Chiropractic + Physiotherapy in Edmonton to find out whether shockwave therapy is right for your injury.