Shockwave Therapy in Kelowna
Evidence-informed radial shockwave therapy in Kelowna for plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, persistent tendon pain, and some women's health concerns such as C-section scar sensitivity, pelvic floor concerns and painful periods.
Help for Injuries That Have Been Slow to Heal
If you've been dealing with a nagging injury for months
plantar fasciitis that flares every morning,
a shoulder that never fully loosened up,
tendon pain that comes back every time you try to train again
Shockwave is one option for exactly that.
It's a non-invasive treatment that aims to stimulate a healing response in tissue that has been slow to settle.
What We Treat With Shockwave Therapy
Tendon & Joint Injuries
Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
Achilles tendinopathy
Patellar tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
Elbow tendonitis (Tennis & Golfer's Elbow)
Frozen shoulder / adhesive capsulitis
Bursitis
Calcific tendinopathy
Persistent tendon pain that's been slow to settle
Women's Health
Pelvic floor concerns
C-section scar tissue sensitivity
Painful periods, including those linked to endometriosis or PCOS, as part of a plan with your physician or OB-GYN
Pelvic girdle pain after pregnancy
If you've been told to "just manage it," shockwave may be worth exploring as part of a plan. Not sure shockwave is the right fit? See the other conditions our team treats.
Shockwave Therapy for Women's Health in Kelowna
Most people associate shockwave therapy with sports injuries, but it’s also used for some women’s health concerns.
At Move RX, shockwave is one option we may use for pelvic floor concerns, C-section scar sensitivity, painful periods and pelvic girdle pain after pregnancy. People with these concerns are sometimes told the symptoms are just something to live with.
There may be options worth exploring.
Shockwave is non-invasive and can be used alongside care you may already receive from your physician, OB-GYN or pelvic health provider. It isn't used during pregnancy.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
At Move RX we use radial shockwave therapy: acoustic pressure waves delivered through the skin that spread into the treated area. They're thought to trigger a short-term inflammatory response and increase blood flow, which can support the body's healing processes in tendon and soft tissue.
It's widely used in sports medicine, and at Move RX we also use it for women's health concerns.
Each session takes about 10–15 minutes. A course is typically 4–6 visits, but this varies with the injury and how your tissue responds; we'll give you an estimate after your assessment.
Shockwave therapy device used for chronic pain and tendon injuries in Kelowna
At Move RX, shockwave is part of an assessment and plan. We look at why the tissue hasn't settled, not just where it hurts, and pair treatment with loading and strength work.
Dr. Col provides shockwave alongside chiropractic care, and your loading and strength work can continue with any of our team, including kinesiology and massage therapy. We coordinate care, and in many cases you don't have to stop training.
Book Your Appointment or book a free 15-minute discovery call if you're not sure whether shockwave is the right fit for your injury.
What Does Shockwave Therapy Feel Like?
Often a patient may feel some minor discomfort during shockwave therapy depending on the pain level they were already experiencing in the area.
Sessions are short, and we adjust the intensity to your comfort.
Can Shockwave Therapy Cause Damage?
After treatment, a patient may experience temporary soreness, tenderness or minor swelling for a few days. Shockwave Therapy stimulates an inflammatory response, your body's natural healing response. Most people can carry on with their usual daily activities afterwards; we'll tell you if you should modify training for a day or two.
How Many Treatments Are Required?
The number of sessions depends on the injury and how your tissue responds. A course is typically 4–6 visits, but it varies, and we'll review progress with you as we go.
What Else Can I Do Alongside Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave is only one part of the plan. Tissue also needs to be reconditioned and strengthened for the activities you want to get back to, so we'll guide you through exercise and loading, and our kinesiology and massage therapy team can be part of that.
Some More Shockwave Therapy Information
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Patients can experience minor soreness after a shockwave therapy treatment, especially after the first session. This usually settles within a short period.
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Often you will feel the effects of Shockwave therapy for 15-30 minutes afterwards, and on rare occurrences, patients can feel soreness for a day. Bruising or swelling is possible and usually settles within a few days. If you're concerned about any reaction, contact us.
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People with persistent tendon or soft-tissue pain may be a good fit. It's also used for sports injuries such as tennis elbow, jumper's knee and shoulder pain. Shockwave therapy is not recommended for children, people whose blood clots easily, people who are pregnant, or people with nerve or circulation disorders, metabolic bone conditions or bone disorders. Dr. Col will check whether it's suitable for you at your assessment.
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Not always. Many people keep training with some changes; we'll guide you on what to adjust.
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About 10–15 minutes for the shockwave itself, as part of your visit with Dr. Col.
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No. Shockwave isn't used during pregnancy. We can talk about other options, such as chiropractic care or prenatal massage.
How Shockwave Fits Into Care at Move RX
Every shockwave visit at Move RX starts with a clinical assessment. We look at what's going on, why it hasn't settled and whether shockwave is the right tool. If it is, we build it into a plan.
We work with active adults, athletes and former athletes who want to get back to the trails, the gym, the golf course and the things they love. If that's you, book a free 15-minute discovery call and let's talk about what's going on.
Move RX offers direct billing and accepts ICBC claims!
Move RX is located at 3275 Lakeshore Rd #200, Kelowna, BC V1W 3S9.
Our flexible hours were designed to match your busy lifestyle