Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy is an evidence-informed treatment designed to help stimulate your body's natural healing response. It delivers acoustic waves to injured tissue, encouraging increased blood flow and cellular activity in areas that have been slow to heal. It is commonly used for chronic tendon injuries and persistent pain that hasn't fully responded to rest or traditional treatment alone. At Brantford Therapeutic Massage, Shockwave Therapy is often combined with massage therapy to reduce pain, improve movement, and help you return to the activities you enjoy.
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
- Stimulates the body's natural healing process
- Helps reduce chronic pain
- Improves mobility and function
- Targets stubborn tendon and soft tissue injuries
- May shorten recovery time
- Non-invasive with no surgery or injections
- Complements massage therapy
- Evidence-informed treatment for chronic conditions
This Treatment is Perfect For:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tennis or golfer's elbow
- Achilles tendon pain
- Shoulder tendon injuries
- Chronic tendon pain
- Persistent soft tissue injuries
- Active individuals wanting to return to sport
- Clients who have not improved with rest alone
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shockwave Therapy hurt?
Does Shockwave Therapy hurt?
Most clients describe the treatment as mildly uncomfortable rather than painful. The intensity can be adjusted throughout the session to keep you as comfortable as possible while still delivering an effective treatment.
How many Shockwave Therapy treatments will I need?
How many Shockwave Therapy treatments will I need?
Many conditions respond best to a series of treatments. The exact number depends on your injury, how long it has been present, and how your body responds. Your therapist will recommend a treatment plan based on your assessment.
Can Shockwave Therapy be combined with massage therapy?
Can Shockwave Therapy be combined with massage therapy?
Yes. Combining Shockwave Therapy with massage therapy is often an excellent approach. Massage helps improve muscle mobility and reduce surrounding tension, while shockwave targets the injured tissue to encourage healing.
If chronic pain or a stubborn injury is limiting your daily activities, Shockwave Therapy may be the next step in your recovery. Our team will assess your condition and recommend whether this treatment is appropriate for your goals.
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I can’t recommend them enough. The staff is friendly and professional and the clinic is clean, quiet and inviting. Karen is a wonderful therapist and has been instrumental in relieving my neck/shoulder pain. She truly cares about the best interests of her clients. If you are considering massage therapy, I highly recommend!!!
This massage clinic is very nice. It is calm, quiet, and soothing. The staff are friendly and professional. The massage therapist I regularly see is very skilled and comes across as passionate about her chosen profession. I have been helped immensely by the treatments I've received. The location is easy to find. The parking lot is a decent size, I've never had a challenge finding a spot.
I had a fantastic massage, my therapist really focused on the area of concern, was very attentive and understanding of what I was after with a massage. Would highly recommend.
I had my first massage here today and it was the best massage clinic I’ve been to! The inside is so fancy and fresh looking. The atmosphere is very clean and professional, and my massager, Natalie, was so kind and amazing! She is a lovely person and is really good at her job. I highly recommend!
Laura is one of a kind! I’ve been seeing her for lymphatic drainage for the past two years, and she has been an absolute blessing in my wellness journey. From the very first session, she made me feel so comfortable with her warm energy and kind soul...I couldn’t be more grateful for her care. If you’re considering lymphatic drainage, I can’t recommend Laura enough—she is truly an angel!!
It's always a great experience at Brantford Therapeutic! Karen is an excellent massage therapist—she's incredibly knowledgeable and did an amazing job relieving my lower back tension. I left feeling much better, with noticeably improved mobility. Highly recommend!
"LOVE BTM!!!! I started with them in 2018 when I was pregnant with my first child and have never left. The quality of care they provide is top notch, the clinic atmosphere is one of a kind and everyone is so great at what they do. I would highly recommend them"
"Courtney is fabulous! She is friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Her massages are always lovely."
"I had severe shoulder and neck pain for over a week when I booked my massage with Natalie, and I’m so glad I did. I was able to get an appointment within a couple of days, and Natalie was amazing from start to finish. She quickly understood exactly where the pain and tension were and focused on those areas as we discussed. I felt noticeably lighter right after the session, and just a few days later, the pain is almost completely gone. The place itself was very clean and cozy, and I really liked the calm, relaxing ambiance. Highly recommend!"
"After dealing with a chronic lower back injury for over 30 years, massage therapy has become an essential part of my healthcare routine. I recently started seeing Michael Kissner at BTM, and it has been a game-changer. Michael incorporates range-of-motion techniques that I’ve never experienced in decades of treatment. This unique approach has made a profound difference in my pain management and overall well-being—both physically and mentally. I cannot recommend him highly enough!"