Shockwave Therapy in Hamilton
What is Shockwave Therapy?
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
Basically, a rod is knocked back and forth within a tube, and compresses air at the end of the tube at very high speed, creating sound pressure waves. These waves of energy travel through the skin, and as they spread through the area of application, they cause tiny bubbles to form and collapse in the tissue instantaneously. The collapse of these bubbles strongly stimulates connective tissue cells related to blood vessel, tendon, and bone formation and repair.
In response to this stimulation, there is a rapid growth of blood vessels at the site of injury, increasing the rate of healing and scar repair. In addition, the shock waves help to break down calcific deposits in the tissues, resolving chronic tendinopathies and bone spur formation.
What Conditions Can Be Treated with Shockwave Therapy?
- Frozen shoulder, AKA adhesive capsulitis
- Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow, AKA epicondylitis
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs
- Jumper’s knee, AKA patellar tendonitis
- Chronic Calcific Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
- Chronic Myofascial Trigger Points
What Can I Expect During a Shockwave Treatment?
Shockwave treatments take about 15 minutes. You may feel some mild discomfort during the treatment, and in the next 2-3 days post-treatment. This is normal and healthy – it’s your body’s healing process taking place!
Each person and condition are unique, but most will begin showing results after 2-4 treatments with shockwave.
What Our Patients Say
NATHAN
CHALMERS
My fiance and I have been there a couple of times now for a massage. Morgan and Cassie are our masseuses and they are both wonderful. Very clean and professional environment and we will also be going to see there chiropractor. Very happy to have found this Massage clinic.
DANA
SHANNER
My first visit with Dr. Kevan Patel was amazing. He took his time and was very thorough. He discussed in detail what was happening with my feet and what the shockwave treatments would entail. Beyond impressed with my experience. I highly recommend him.
JESSTINE
CARDEN
Went to Healthy Body for a message as my lower back has been causing me pain due to pregnancy – Julia was AMAZING! I set up bi-weekly appointments and look forward to my next one! Thankyou so much! Highly recommend!