Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) Treatment in Ottawa and Waterloo
Chronic pelvic pain syndrome, often shortened to CPPS, is persistent pain in the pelvic region — sometimes described as pain in the perineum, lower abdomen, genitals, or lower back, and sometimes with urinary or sexual symptoms — lasting for months. It is a difficult condition, and many people have already tried other treatments before looking into shockwave therapy. A thorough assessment is important, because pelvic pain has many possible causes.
What CPPS can feel like
Pain may be constant or come and go. Sitting for long periods, certain activities, or stress may make it worse. Urinary frequency or urgency, and pain with or after ejaculation, are also reported by some people with CPPS. Because the symptoms overlap with other conditions, including infection and prostate or bladder conditions, those possibilities need to be considered in assessment.
How focused shockwave therapy is thought to work for CPPS
FocusWave Clinic uses the Storz Medical DUOLITH SD1, a Health Canada licensed device, to deliver focused low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT), with pulses focused on a specific area.
For CPPS, research has looked at whether shockwave may help with pain and quality of life, with improvements reported in some studies up to a few months after treatment. How long any benefit lasts is still debated in the literature. What shockwave may help with, and whether it is appropriate in an individual case, is a question for assessment.
What a first visit and assessment involves
A first visit starts with an assessment: a detailed history of the pain, what has already been tried, current medications, and a nurse assessment, followed by a suitability check with Drew Klein, the clinic director. The men’s health program is $2,500 if a person is suitable and chooses to proceed. Existing care, such as pelvic-floor physiotherapy where relevant, is discussed as part of the picture, not automatically replaced.
Who should call first instead of assuming treatment is suitable
Call before assuming treatment is suitable if you have a pacemaker or implanted device, an infection or open wound in the treatment area, cancer in the treatment area, or a bleeding disorder or use of blood thinners. A new infection, fever, or sudden change in symptoms should also be discussed promptly.
Talk to FocusWave Clinic in Ottawa or Waterloo
FocusWave Clinic has clinics in Ottawa and Waterloo.
If chronic pelvic pain is affecting your daily life, call first to discuss whether an assessment at FocusWave Clinic makes sense for you.
- Ottawa: 2249 Carling Ave, Suite 201, Ottawa ON K2B 7E9 — 613-422-9283
- Waterloo: 109 Erb St. W, Suite B, Waterloo ON N2L 1T4 — 226-476-4147
- Toll-free: 888-558-9283 | info@focuswaveclinic.com | www.focuswaveclinic.com
