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CHRONIC PAIN

Focused Shockwave Therapy for Dozens of Conditions

Your Treatment Package at FocusWave Clinic includes:

Looking for the most powerful but painless treatment for chronic pain? Choose FocusWave Clinic. 

Our highly-trained and experienced professionals are here to provide customized solutions to manage and treat your injury or ailment using painless, non-invasive shockwave therapy treatments. 

If you’ve been unable to find long-lasting and effective relief for the pain you’re experiencing and instead are simply treating the symptoms with medication, we may be able to assist you.

Our clinicians have already helped hundreds of patients with our safe and effective shockwave therapy treatments. 

At your consultation, we’ll create a treatment plan that targets the affected area to activate your body’s healing process, promote neovascularization, break up calcification and scar tissue, and trigger the nociceptors for pain relief.

Our evidence-based treatments help you get the relief you need without invasive surgery, long recovery times, or reliance on pain relief medications.

CUSTOMIZED SHOCKWAVE TREATMENT THERAPY Alleviate Pain in Your Arms, Hands, and Shoulders

Our clinicians at FocusWave Clinic in Ottawa and Kitchener-Waterloo can help reduce and eliminate pain in your hands, arms and shoulders using shockwave treatment therapy. As the leader in focused shockwave treatments, our team has access to the most powerful chronic pain technology, including the regulator-approved SD1 Ultra from Switzerland. 

So much of what we do in our day-to-day lives relies on the ability to use our hands, arms, and shoulders. Luckily, we provide focused shockwave therapy, which helps alleviate pain and heal the injured area. 

Shockwave therapy is ideal for individuals involved in sports, older adults, and those suffering from degenerative diseases.

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Learn more about the types of issues focused shockwave therapy can treat:

Bursitis, Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow), Forearm Muscle Pain, Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis, Calcific, Tendonitis (Calcareous Shoulder), Epicondylopathy Radialis / Ulnaris, Tendinitis

Relief for Your Hips, Legs, Knees, and Feet

Chronic pain in your hips, legs, or feet can become debilitating over time, especially if there doesn’t seem to be any long-term solution. The shockwave therapy professionals at FocusWave Clinic understand it’s the reality that too many patients face. However, there is hope with focused shockwave therapy treatment. Focused shockwave treatment therapy uses waves to penetrate injured soft tissue, including nerves, tendons, blood vessels, and tissue around the bones and joints, to stimulate healing and help reduce pain.

Focused shockwave treatment is different than other types of shockwave treatments, including radial and acoustic. Our unique regulator-approved SD1 Ultra technology from Switzerland allows our clinicians to direct the shockwave treatment to a targeted area, reducing the risk of inflammation and providing overall better results. 

Focused shockwave treatment can be used to treat various diseases and injuries that affect your hips, legs, knees, and feet, including:

Insertion Tendonopathy,  Morton’s, Neuroma, Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Spur), Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee), Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splint), Epicondylopathy Radialis / Ulnaris, Tendinitis, Hip Pain, Plantar Foot Muscles, Patellofemoral Syndrome /Achillodynia, Stress Fractures, Tibialis Anterior Syndrome

Effective Treatment for Neck & Back Pain

Whether you’re an office professional or contractor, chronic pain in your neck and back can significantly inhibit your productivity. Ignoring the issue will only make things worse. FocusWave Clinic can provide relief with focused shockwave treatments for your neck and back pain in Ottawa, Ontario. Our knowledgeable and experienced medical professionals have access to the latest in non-invasive and effective treatment options to provide relief. We are the city’s only clinic using the Storz Medical DUOLITH SD1 Ultra focused shockwave therapy device, which delivers shockwaves that travel at 1500 meters per second, ideal for persistent neck and back pains, delivering exceptional results without the need for surgery, lengthy recovery times, or pain medication.

Focused shockwave treatment therapy provides relief for patients by delivering shockwaves to stimulate the body’s natural recovery process. There are numerous benefits to choosing focused shockwave therapy to treat chronic pain or injury to your neck or back. Our treatment options are short, non-invasive and precise. Our patients typically see results in fewer treatments when compared to other types of therapy.

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Some of the types of diseases and injuries we can treat include:

Bursitis, Dorsalgia (Chronic Back Pain), Lumbago (Chronic Lower Back Pain), Cervical Syndrome (Chronic Nape Pain), Impingement Syndrome, Periarticular Shoulder Pain, Tendinitis

Non-Specific Chronic Pains

Focused shockwave treatment therapy provides general pain relief for patients in Ottawa, Ontario. FocusWave Clinic is the local leader dedicated to ensuring you get the relief you need. Focused shockwaves provide a deeper, faster, and easier recovery for general pain relief due to injury or disease. We have access to the latest in focused shockwave treatment options. Our innovative Storz Medical DUOLITH SD1 is the only such type of equipment in the area, making our treatment truly unique. Focused shockwaves work differently than other types of radial shockwave because they offer more precise and targeted treatment, encouraging blood flow, revitalizing blood vessels, and stimulating the body’s natural healing process.

 

Patients dealing with general pain may rely on prescription pain medication and other less effective methods for pain relief. Our focused shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment option that requires limited recovery time between appointments. Our world renowned medical technology targets areas where you’re experiencing pain with true shockwave to generate new blood vessels, promote decalcification, elimination of scar tissue, the triggering of nociceptors for pain relief, and accelerates the healing process.

Man struggling with chronic lower back pain

We can treat comprehensive treatment for the following types of diseases and injuries:

Chronic Inflammation, Osteoarthritis, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Tendon Calcifications

FAQs About Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment option that uses focused shockwaves to stimulate the body’s natural healing process by promoting neovascularization – the formation of new blood vessels. Clearing blocked blood vessels, the removal of calcifications, plaque and scar tissue, and improving circulation are the key results of successful treatment. The process was initially used to perform lithotripsy to destroy kidney stones without surgery.

You may see many different terms used for shockwave therapy, including ESWT (Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy), acoustic wave therapy, radial shockwave therapy, and focused/linear shockwave therapy (F-SW). However, not all shockwave therapies are the same. Only focused shockwave therapy devices are approved to be used by the regulatory body for treating sexual health conditions. Focused shockwave treatment provides a targeted treatment that reaches the cellular level of your condition.

There are various benefits to choosing focused shockwave treatment over other types of shockwave treatment options. Focused shockwave treatment is a non-invasive, painless procedure that doesn’t require any numbing creams. Most of our patients can return to their daily activities once they are through with the treatment. Some additional benefits include:

  • No Pain
  • No Invasive Surgery
  • No Anesthetic
  • No Risk of Infection
  • No Scars
  • No Pills or Drugs
  • No Downtime
  • 80-90% Efficiency

At FocusWave Clinic, we use the Storz Medical DUOLITH SD1. This machine was made in Switzerland by the pioneers of the modality and is considered the industry standard. We’re the only clinic in the area with this type of machine. So, when we say you can’t find treatment like this anywhere else, we mean it. Our device produces shockwaves that travel 1,500 meters per second through a wand that is gently pressed along the affected area.

Yes! Focused shockwave therapy doesn’t rely on scalpels or other surgical methods. Instead, we use focused shockwaves to penetrate to the cellular level of the body. Focused shockwave therapy allows for no recovery time, scarring, and no need for post-procedure pain medication.

Yes! Even if you’ve tried other types of shockwave therapy with no success, focused shockwave therapy is highly effective (70-95% depending on the treatment and severity). Our team of experienced clinicians will customize a treatment plan that is right for your needs. For more information about the success of our shockwave treatment therapies, visit our evidence page.

Focused shockwave therapy has many medical applications. It can be used to treat dozens of chronic pain indications, as well as improve sexual wellness in men. At FocusWave Clinic, we specialize in focused shockwave therapy – specifically ED treatment or erectile dysfunction treatment. If you’re experiencing chronic pain, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease, or pelvic pain, speak with our team to learn more about the options available to you.

During vs. After Your Treatment​

No, you don’t need to bring anything to your appointment. We simply ask that you come to the clinic prepared and as hygienically as possible to be able to start your appointment on time.

No, focused shockwave therapy is a painless experience for most of our patients. The process may feel strange or even a bit uncomfortable. However, pain is exceptionally rare. In some cases, depending on your skin sensitivity, there may be some redness that lasts for less than 24 hours.

Depending on the treatment you’ve recommended, you’ll be in and out of the office within 20 to 25 minutes. Focused shockwave therapy is extremely convenient for your busy day. You can expect to get back to your day-to-day routine immediately after your treatment.

Yes! After your treatment, you should be able to return to your daily activities immediately. Focused shockwave treatment is a non-invasive option, ensuring no downtime after each treatment session.

Each patient reacts differently to their treatment. Some patients will notice an immediate improvement. However, it often requires a few sessions to see any measurable results. Most patients see a marked improvement in their condition following the completed series of treatments. However, there are no guarantees focused shockwave therapy will work for you. sensitivity, there may be some redness that lasts for less than 24 hours.

Yes! In fact, we encourage you to engage in safe sexual activities after each treatment.

Financing

FocusWave Clinic is a private clinic, and we do not accept any forms of insurance at this time. However, we understand that our clients need and deserve focused shockwave therapy treatment to alleviate chronic pain and ED, which is why we’ve partnered with Credit Medical. Credit Medical is a convenient and affordable way for patients can finance their treatments. View our financing page to qualify.

In addition to Credit Medical, we accept cash, debit or major credit cards, or cheques. After your initial consultation, you may submit full payment or a deposit covering your first three treatments if you qualify for focused shockwave therapy. The balance will be required at the start of the fourth treatment.ty, there may be some redness that lasts for less than 24 hours.

Each patient is unique and may require a different number of treatments to see the results they want. During your consultation, our clinician will discuss the specifics of your treatment options.