What Is Shockwave Therapy and Is It Right for You?

If you’ve been dealing with stubborn pain that just won’t go away — despite stretching, rest, or physio — shockwave therapy might be the missing piece in your recovery.

At PhysioRehab Group, we offer shockwave therapy across our Brampton, Whitby, and Bolton clinics to help patients manage chronic pain and accelerate healing — without surgery or medication.

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy (also called radial shockwave therapy) is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. These sound waves are directed at injured tissues to:

• Break down scar tissue and calcification

• Improve blood circulation

• Stimulate cell repair and collagen production

• Reduce pain and inflammation

This therapy is especially useful for chronic conditions where other treatments haven’t worked.

Conditions Shockwave Therapy Helps Treat

Shockwave therapy is commonly used to treat:

• Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)

• Achilles tendonitis

• Tennis elbow & golfer’s elbow

• Calcific shoulder tendinopathy

• Jumper’s knee / patellar tendonitis

• Shin splints

• Rotator cuff pain

• Chronic hip or hamstring injuries

If your pain has lasted more than 6 weeks, and you’ve already tried rest or conventional physiotherapy, shockwave may be the next step.

What to Expect During a Session

Shockwave therapy sessions are quick, targeted, and highly effective. Here’s what happens:

1. Assessment: Your physiotherapist will identify the exact area of concern and determine if shockwave is appropriate for you.

2. Treatment: A handheld device delivers pulses of sound waves into the affected tissue. You may feel mild discomfort, but treatment is generally well-tolerated.

3. Follow-Up: Most patients need 3–6 sessions, depending on the condition.

Each session lasts about 15–20 minutes, and no downtime is required afterward.

Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?

Shockwave therapy is ideal if:

• You have a chronic soft tissue injury

• Other treatments like rest, massage, or rehab have failed

• You want to avoid injections or surgery

• You want faster results with fewer sessions

However, it may not be suitable if you:

• Are pregnant

• Have blood clotting disorders or a pacemaker

• Have certain infections or open wounds in the area

Your physiotherapist at PhysioRehab Group will evaluate your case before recommending it.

Book Shockwave Therapy in Brampton, Whitby, or Bolton

At PhysioRehab Group, we stay at the cutting edge of rehab treatments — and shockwave therapy is one of our most trusted tools for chronic pain and stubborn injuries.

📍 If you’re in Brampton, Whitby, or Bolton and think shockwave therapy could help you, book a consultation today. We’ll assess your condition and recommend the best treatment plan for your recovery.