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Canadian Owned and Operated
Here's what to expect and what to do in the days following your session.
Expect aching in the treated area for 24-72 hours. This is normal and a sign your body is responding.
Some surface redness or light bruising may appear. This is tissue responding to the acoustic waves, not damage.
Symptoms may briefly feel worse before they improve, particularly after the first 1-2 sessions. This is expected.
Light activity only for 24-48 hours. Gentle walking is fine; avoid stressing the treated area.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Hydration supports the tissue repair process shockwave initiates.
Follow your physiotherapist's specific exercise treatment plan. Gentle stretching and light activity is generally encouraged to improve circulation and reduce stiffness to the area.
Acetaminophen is safe for pain relief after shockwave. It does not interfere with the inflammatory healing response.
Protein-rich foods and quality sleep the first two nights support tissue repair.
Shockwave therapy works by triggering a natural inflammatory healing response. Anti-inflammatory medications may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. Try to avoid the use of anti-inflammatory medications unless indicated otherwise by your doctor.
Avoid high impact, heavy lifting, and strenuous exercises for 24-48 hours.
Skip hot baths, hot tubs, and heating pads on the treated area for the first 24 hours.
Alcohol increases inflammation and impairs recovery.
Avoid cortisone or steroid injections near the treated area during your course of treatment.
Your body begins the healing process triggered by treatment. Some temporary soreness or increased symptoms are normal in this phase — this is a sign the tissue is responding. Follow your aftercare instructions closely.
The healing response accumulates across treatments. You may begin to notice gradual reduction in pain or improved function. Results build over time, not always in a straight line.
Most people experience meaningful change in this phase. Tissue remodelling continues even between sessions — the treatment keeps working after you leave the clinic.
Once your treatment plan is complete, continue to protect the area and avoid returning to the activities or loads that caused the original condition. Your therapist will advise on next steps and any activity modifications.
Everyone responds differently. Results depend on the nature and duration of your condition, your overall health, and how your body responds to treatment. Your therapist will monitor your progress and adjust the plan accordingly.
