Shockwave Therapy in Kelowna
Kelowna's shockwave therapy clinic for active adults, aging athletes, and women dealing with chronic pain that hasn't responded to other treatment. Non-invasive. Evidence-based. Results that compound.
If you've been dealing with a stubborn tendon injury, heel pain, or chronic inflammation that won't respond to rest or physio, shockwave therapy in Kelowna at Move RX could be the missing piece. Most patients notice improvement within 3–5 sessions, and you can return to activity almost immediately after treatment.
What We Treat With Shockwave Therapy at Move RX
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
Chronic tendon pain that hasn't responded to physio or rest
Women's Health
Pelvic floor dysfunction
C-section scar tissue sensitivity
Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
Endometriosis-related pelvic pain
PCOS-related symptoms
If you've been told to "just manage it" or you've tried massage, physio, and rest with limited results — shockwave may be the missing piece.
Shockwave Therapy for Women's Health in Kelowna
Most people associate shockwave therapy with sports injuries. But one of the most underserved applications — and one of the most effective — is women's health.
At Move RX, we use shockwave to treat pelvic floor dysfunction, C-section scar tissue, painful periods linked to endometriosis or PCOS, and pelvic girdle pain after pregnancy. These are conditions where patients are frequently told there's nothing else to try, or that the symptoms are just something to live with.
They're not.
Shockwave is non-invasive, has no downtime, and works well alongside care you may already be receiving from your OB-GYN, naturopath, or pelvic floor physiotherapist. Sessions are typically 4–6 visits.
What is Shockwave Therapy? Does it Really Work?
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves — pulses of energy — to stimulate your body's natural healing response in tissue that has stopped healing on its own. Tendons, scar tissue, and chronically inflamed areas often get "stuck."
They don't have great blood flow, they've stopped remodelling, and they keep hurting no matter what you try.
Shockwave breaks that cycle. It increases blood flow, stimulates collagen production, breaks down calcium deposits, and signals the body to actually repair the tissue rather than just guard it.
At Move RX in Kelowna, we use shockwave as part of a broader treatment plan — not a standalone quick fix. Most patients feel a difference within 2–3 sessions. Most complete 4–6 sessions total.
Shockwave therapy device used for chronic pain and tendon injuries in Kelowna
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.
However, the treatment therapy lasts only about five minutes over the painful site. Most patients can tolerate any discomfort quite well. The Move RX team can adjust the treatment intensity depending on the patient's 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. After a patient completes a sound wave treatment, they can almost immediately return to most regular activities.
How Many Treatments Are Required?
The number of treatments depends on the injury and the tissue's response. Patients experience relief right after their first treatment. In addition, Shockwave therapy relief often compounds over multiple visits with patients coming for four-six sessions.
What Else Can I Do Alongside Shockwave Therapy?
Tissue repair is only part of the healing process, and that is what Shockwave Therapy treatment is great for. Patients still need to recondition and strengthen the tissue to withstand the demands of new activities. The Move RX team will guide you through coaching and exercises designed to improve your body and minimize the chances of having a reoccurring injury.
Some More Shockwave Therapy Information
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Patients can experience minor soreness after a shockwave therapy treatment, especially after the first session. However, the discomfort will go away in 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. If you need, you can take Tylenol for pain control. Bruising and swelling are also possible side effects from the treatment, but that should be resolved in a few days.
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People who suffer from chronic conditions that cause pain are the ideal fit for shockwave therapy. In addition, shockwave therapy treats athletes for sports injuries such as tennis elbow, jumpers knee, painful shoulder, and more.
Shockwave therapy is not recommended for children, patients whose blood clots easily, women who are pregnant or people who have nerve or circulation disorders, metabolic bone conditions or bone disorders. If you need clarification on Shockwave therapy, The Move RX can advise if the treatment is right for you.
Why Patients in Kelowna Choose Move RX for Shockwave Therapy
We're not a high-volume clinic running patients in and out. Shockwave at Move RX is part of a clinical assessment — we find out what's actually going on, why it hasn't healed, and whether shockwave is the right tool. If it is, we build it into a plan.
We treat active adults and aging athletes who want to get back to the trails, the gym, the golf course, and the things they love — and stay there. 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 Kelowna's go-to clinic for shockwave therapy, located at 3275 Lakeshore Rd #200, Kelowna, BC.
Move RX is located at 3275 Lakeshore Rd #200, Kelowna, BC V1W 3S9.
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