Shockwave therapy is quickly becoming the gold standard for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) and musculoskeletal pain (MSK) because of its many benefits. Along with having an excellent cost vs effectiveness ratio, this treatment is non-invasive and requires no anesthesia. New research and the growing popularity of shockwave therapy in orthopaedics, rehabilitation, and sport medicine, prove competitive athletes through to retired gold enthusiasts can find relief with this advanced treatment.

After each of your shockwave therapy sessions, you can return to most regular activities immediately. Some temporary soreness or swelling may be experienced for the first couple days post-treatment, but this is expected as the shockwaves stimulate an inflammatory response to naturally heal the treatment area. Avoid taking any anti-inflammatory medication post-treatment as it can slow down the recovery process. 

Those with circulation or nerve disorders; open wounds; pregnant or breastfeeding; deep vein thrombosis; infection; bone tumour or a metabolic bone condition; should not use shockwave therapy. Those using blood-thinning medications may not be eligible for this treatment. As with any new treatment, always consult with your family doctor.

While the actual treatment takes approximately 15 minutes, clients should expect additional time added to their visit for RN consultation.

Shockwave therapy actually uses sound waves to penetrate deeply into treatment area tendons to cause a mechanical irritation. This will cause your body to perceive the sensation as an injury and respond by sending growth factors to the treatment site, restore smooth muscle cells (restore tissue elasticity) and increase blood flow (Angiogenesis). This is an effective treatment for musculoskeletal pain (tennis elbow, etc.) and erectile dysfunction (ED). To learn more about the technology we use at Elegance Sculpting, click here.

Despite its name, shockwave therapy does not use shocks, but actually uses sound waves. The treatment produces a mild sensation in the treatment area but is not described by clients as painful. At most, you may feel some tightness during your shockwave therapy session, but will experience immediate relief post-treatment.

As a general rule of thumb, substantial results will be experienced after four to six treatments of shockwave therapy, one treatment per week. This, of course, will vary based on the individual. 

After the first round of sessions, we will enter a waiting period of four to six weeks as the shockwaves will continue to take effect at a cellular level. After the wait period, we are able to reassess and determine if additional maintence treatments are required.