If you have been suffering from heel pain, tendon pain or chronic muscle tightness, shockwave therapy may be the solution you are looking for. It’s a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that uses focussed sound wave pulses to heal and reduce pain.
It will help to jump-start your body’s natural healing process. It could be a great solution for chronic soft tissue conditions like tendonitis and muscle tightness, among other issues.
Maxx Physio offers the best shockwave therapy in Fort Saskatchewan as part of our fully integrated treatment approach, where we combine physiotherapy and massage therapy when needed.
The integrated approach will help you recover faster and get back to the activities you had to put on hold.
Shockwave therapy is a treatment that uses acoustic sound wave pulses through the skin directly into damaged or inflamed tissue. Unlike surgery or injections, nothing enters the body; instead the energy pulses do the job.
It is widely used by physiotherapists, sports therapists and orthopedic specialists as a non-invasive option for treating chronic soft tissue pains.
In shockwave therapy, the handheld device delivers focussed acoustic energy to the affected area. This energy will trigger healing responses from tissues by:
Shockwave therapy is used to treat many conditions including the following.
Plantar fasciitis - Reduces the sharp, stabbing heel pain many people feel with their first steps in the morning.
Achilles tendonitis - Relieves pain and stiffness at the back of the heel/ankle.
Tennis elbow - Eases elbow and forearm pain that suddenly bursts up with gripping or lifting.
Patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee) - Reduces pain below the kneecap that is common mostly among runners and jumping athletes.
Chronic muscle tightness and trigger points - Eases stubborn knots that haven't responded to massage therapy or stretching alone.
Hip bursitis - Eases pain on the outside of the hip that generally worsens with walking or by lying on that side.
Shin splints - Reduces the deep, aching shin pain that is common among runners.
Non-surgical - As it is a non-surgical therapy there are no incisions, no anesthesia and no surgical recovery time.
No downtime - Most people get back to their daily routine immediately after a session.
Fewer sessions - Most of the chronic conditions improve in as few as 3-6 sessions.
Reduces reliance on pain medications - Shockwave therapy treats underlying tissues and not just masks pain.
Effective for longstanding injuries - Helps in treating injuries where rest, ice, and stretching alone haven’t worked.
Backed by clinical research - Shockwave therapy is a well-studied and clinically proven therapy.
Maxx Physio is the best place for shockwave therapy in Fort Saskatchewan because the therapy is performed by registered physiotherapists with many years of treating chronic tendon and soft tissue conditions.
Shockwave therapy can be combined with physiotherapy and massage therapy as we offer integrated recovery plans for injury treatment.
We have helped Fort Saskatchewan and area residents recover from stubborn and long standing injuries and issues. We are also conveniently located to serve Fort Saskatchewan, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Bruderheim, Lamont, and surrounding areas.
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
It can be mildly uncomfortable, as most people describe it as a tapping sensation. But it’s generally brief and well tolerated.
How soon will I feel the results?
Some people start feeling the results after 2-3 sessions. But for chronic pain relief one may have to attend a full course of 3-6 sessions.
Can I combine shockwave therapy with physiotherapy and massage?
Yes. In fact most of our patients get the best results from the integrated treatment plan that combines shockwave therapy with physiotherapy and massage therapy.
Is there downtime after treatment?
No. You can return to your daily routine almost immediately.
How is shockwave therapy different from physiotherapy and massage therapy?
Physiotherapy and massage therapy work on muscles and joints through manual techniques and exercise. Meanwhile, shockwave therapy uses acoustic energy to target chronic injuries at cellular level by stimulating blood flow and collagen production.
If you have been living with chronic pain, shockwave therapy from Maxx Physio may help. Book a consultation with our clinic in Fort Saskatchewan and let’s build a recovery plan together.
Call us on 780-998-0766. We are located at #105, 10101 86 Ave. Fort Saskatchewan. See how to reach us from the contact us page.
