Shockwave Therapy
Alpine Chiropractic is pleased to provide the only shockwave unit in Fernie. Shockwave therapy is a relatively new form of treatment in the fields of orthopedic and rehabilitation medicine.
The primary effect of shockwave is a direct mechanical force as the wave’s energy passes through tissue. These waves are believed to cause a controlled impact on the tissue being treated. This results in a biological reaction within the cells of the tissue, which triggers the body to accelerate its natural healing response.
Shockwave has been shown to be successful in helping to treat a number of conditions including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Patellar tendinitis
- Tennis/golfer’s elbow
- Shoulder tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Shin splints
- Morton’s neuroma
- Trigger points in muscles