Shockwave Therapy

Accelerating Healing in Muscles, Tendons & Joint

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive,  non surgical treatment that accelerates healing and treats chronic conditions. The technology involves the use of high intensity sounds waves that break up scar tissue and calcification of soft tissue, that cause pain and inflammation.

WHY WE USE SHOCKWAVE THERAPY IN EDMONTON

PAIN / STIFFNESS / POOR HEALING

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SHOCKWAVE STIMULATION

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BIOLOGICAL HEALING RESPONSE

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BETTER MOVEMENT • LESS PAIN • FASTER RECOVERY

Shockwave therapy works with chiropractic adjustments, rehab exercises, and soft tissue work to speed up recovery and improve long-term outcomes.

WHAT PATIENTS FEEL

  • Treatment Time: 5–10 minutes
  • Sensation: Rhythmic tapping or pulsing pressure
  • Intensity: Adjusted to patient comfort
  • Downtime: None — resume normal activity

CONDITIONS TREATED

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles & patellar tendinopathy
  • Tennis / golfer’s elbow
  • Shoulder calcifications & rotator cuff irritation
  • Chronic muscle tightness
  • Persistent joint or tendon pain
  • Post surgical scar tissue healing
  • Bone fracture healing

HOW SHOCKWAVE THERAPY WORKS

Shockwave Applicator

Target application to the affected area

Acoustic Sound Waves

High energy acoustic pulses travel into tissue

Skin & Soft Tissue

Waves pass safely through surface tissues

Target Area

Focused on injured muscles, tendons or joints

  • Increase Blood Flow

    Improves circulation to areas with limited healing capacity

  • Stimulate Tissue Repair

    Supports collagen production and cellular regeneration

  • Break Down Chronic Scar Tissue

    Helps loosen tight, stubborn tissue and calcifications

  • Reduce Pain Sensitivity

    Desensitizes irritated pain receptors

WHY CHOOSE SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?

✔ Non-invasive

✔ No injections or medication

✔ Evidence-based for chronic MSK conditions

✔ Complements chiropractic & rehab care

Shockwave therapy helps restart healing in stubborn muscle, tendon, and joint injuries by improving blood flow, breaking down tight tissue, and reducing pain sensitivity — so you can move better, faster.