Shockwave Therapy in Alberta & Ontario
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Shockwave therapy works to accelerate the body’s natural healing process. Strong energy pulses applied to the treatment area stimulates the metabolism and enhances circulation.
The energy pulses are short, creating tiny bubbles that penetrate the tissue and expand and burst. The force created by the bubbles stimulates cells in the body that are responsible for bone and tissue healing.
The Consultation
When you visit Optimum Wellness Centres for a consultation, you will be met with friendly staff to check and make sure that your required information is on file. We will then have a no-obligation conversation about why you seek treatment and what you want to get out of it.
Your practitioner or technician will examine the area in question and decide whether shockwave therapy is a good option.
Assessment & Treatment Plan
After identifying the areas causing you pain and discussing what shockwave therapy involves, your technician will let you know what to expect from the procedure. They can pinpoint common symptoms of shin splints, heel spurs, tendonitis, and many other conditions that shockwave therapy has effectively treated.
Treatment Options & Plans
Shockwave therapy sessions are typically done once a week for 3 to 6 weeks, but your treatment plan will vary on the severity of your condition. Typically, treatment sessions will take around 30 minutes and may cause some mild but brief discomfort. Any tingling or burning sensations should subside within 4 to 5 minutes of treatment.
Your practitioner many recommend other modalities in conjunction with shockwave therapy to achieve the most effective results.
FAQs
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Your treatment plan will vary significantly depending on your condition. Typically, treatments are once a week for 3 to 6 weeks, but your specialist will advise you on what will work best for you.
Who Cannot Receive Shockwave Treatments?
Is Shockwave Therapy Safe?
Are There Any Restrictions After Treatment?
We recommend that you avoid any strenuous activity for around 48 hours following treatment.
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Testimonials
I was referred by a friend to Jency Henry Physiotherapist at Macleod trail Optimum for my back pain. She is amazing, she knows what she is doing. She was explaining during the assessment and treatment session about what are my issues and what needs to be treated or taken care. I was very satisfied about her approach in treating my pain. I came to understand about my body better like my weakness and tightness. I feel very light as if most of my weight has been off from my back after my session.
Shirley V.
Just have to thank Dr. Nina!!! The chiropractic care I receive is outstanding and with such precision and creativity! I have an autoimmune condition called Scleroderma which causes extreme mis-alignment and muscle/joint pain. After an adjustment I feel amazing and helps me to cope with the symtoms so I don’t have to take pharmaceuticals that often. Also, I notice my low blood pressure is back to normal since I have been seeing Dr. Nina. I am so relieved I can start up my adjustments again. I have referred my nieces, my sister, and my friend and they all are of the same opinion!! Dr. Nina is my Chiropractor for life!!!
Corinne C.
I highly recommend Nicole, I had my first massage with her today and it was very relaxing and took a lot of the stress out of my body from the last few months. I felt very comfortable with Nicole, she is easy going, respectful and professional. It was just the perfect combination of touch and light conversation at the right time. I will most definitely be going back to Nicole in the future.
Viv
Made the mistake of going to another provider based on them open on Saturday, what a mistake. Minimal relieve and care. I returned to Dr. Jamie Mulholland in Airdrie and what a difference. Hips line up, pain on standing gone, not hunched over due to lower and upper back pain, headaches relieve in the first visit back to Dr. Jamie. Won’t venture away again.
Mike V.
Realiza of Sunridge location is highly recommended for her massage skills. She takes time to understand client’s concern and offers an effective approach to address them.
Katherine
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Jackie Fairbourn for over 8 years and I highly recommend her as an amazingly gifted healing facilitator. She continues to impress me with her openness to adding gentle healing approaches to her extensive chiropractic skill set. Lately I have particularly enjoyed the tension-relieving benefits resulting from receiving Body Code, Emotional Code and now, Network Care. I appreciate her calm, informed and intuitive healing support.
Carole K.
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