Shockwave Therapy: A First Time User’s Guide

Are you tired of dealing with stubborn joint or tendon pain that just will not go away? If you have been diligently doing your exercises and resting, but that nagging ache in your heel or elbow is still keeping you from your favorite activities, then shockwave therapy might help break the cycle. What is shockwave therapy? First things first, do not let the name scare you! Shockwave therapy does not involve electric shocks which is a common concern that we hear. Instead, it uses high-energy acoustic waves (sound waves) to affect the tissues. During a session, your physiotherapist applies a…