If you’re suffering from a chronic pain that just won’t quit – be it a stubborn case of plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow or shoulder pain – you might feel like you’ve hit a dead end with traditional treatments.
At Dixie Physiotherapy & Wellness, we specialize in advanced solutions designed to jump-start your body’s natural healing process. The Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is one of the most effective tools in our clinic.
What is Shockwave Therapy
There is no electrical “shock” involved despite the name. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that delivers high-energy acoustic pressure waves to the affected area. These waves penetrate the skin and affect deep tissues, creating “micro-trauma” at the cellular level.
This controlled stimulation does two important things:
- Blood flow stimulation: encourages the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the injured area.
- Triggers Healing: It “re-starts” the healing process in chronic injuries in which the body has stopped trying to repair itself.
Conditions We Frequently Treat
Shockwave therapy is well known for its high success rate in treating musculoskeletal conditions, especially tendons and ligaments. We often use it for:
- Plantar Fasciitis: Effective relief from chronic heel pain.
- Achilles Tendinopathy: Strengthen and repair the Achilles tendon.
- Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow: Inflammation of the forearm and elbow, reducing.
- Rotator Cuff Injury: Breakdown of calcifications and improved shoulder mobility.
- Jumper’s Knee: patellar tendonitis treatment for athletes and active people.
What to expect during your treatment
One of the major benefits of shockwave therapy in our Mississauga clinic is that it is quick and requires no downtime.
- The Session A session is typically 15-20 minutes long. The technician applies a gel to the area, then uses a handheld device to deliver the waves.
- The Sensation: During the procedure, you may experience some discomfort, often described as a deep pulsing sensation. Our therapists will adjust the treatment intensity to your comfort level.
- Results: Many patients have a dramatic reduction in pain and improved mobility after only 3 to 5 sessions.
Why select Dixie Physiotherapy & Wellness?
At Dixie Physio, we don’t believe in one size fits all. Shockwave Therapy is a component of a total wellness program that may include manual therapy and individualized exercise programs. We want to fix the source of your pain, not just cover it up, so you can get back to doing the things you love.
Begin Your Recovery Journey Today
Don’t let chronic pain define your life. If you are in Mississauga or the surrounding GTA, come in and see our professional team to determine if Shockwave Therapy is right for you.
Get in Touch for a Free Consultation:
Phone: (905) 625-9295
Address: 1420 Burnhamthorpe Rd E #225, Mississauga, ON L4X 2Z9
Website: www.dixiephysiotherapy.com
Located at the corner of Dixie & Burnhamthorpe, we are your local partners in recovery and wellness.