CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 6, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bankers Hall Chiropractic in Calgary, Alberta, is excited to introduce a new type of treatment to its offering of chiropractic treatments in the form of shockwave therapy. The treatment itself is non-invasive, relying on high energy sound waves rather than surgeries and has no side effects to the patient receiving treatment. Ultimately, shockwave therapy is all about accelerating healing the underlying cause of pain. It also provides relief from pain and restores mobility in as few as one or two treatments. "This makes it an exciting addition to the robust list of chiropractic services we have to offer," says Dr. John Collins.
Dr. John Collins of Bankers Hall Chiropractic in Calgary, Alberta is excited to announce the addition of shockwave therapy to the chiropractic clinic's already robust list of available chiropractic services. Shockwave therapy is a modern treatment method that utilizes sound waves for treating painful areas of the body.
This non-invasive new technology can assist with treatments to particularly stubborn types of pain without side effects. It works by promoting the body's natural healing abilities to restore the body's tendons, ligaments, muscles and bones by eliminating the alterations to them that have occurred.
"We're really excited about the possibilities this new therapy opens up for our patients," says Dr. Collins. "It's something we can do to expand our ability to help people whose bodies may not be responding to traditional forms of chiropractic treatment so that they, too, can find relief from their pain without resorting to surgery and the risks that go along with it."
First and foremost, shockwave therapy provides relief from pain by decreasing muscle tension and preventing spasms. Then shockwave therapy goes on to promote the body's natural ability to heal itself by improving metabolism and micro-circulation. Finally, it helps to restore mobility by enhancing the body's ability to re-absorb calcium deposits.
Shockwave therapy sessions typically last 10 to 15 minutes with most patients feeling pain relief after 72 hours. Shockwave treatments are particularly effective for treating soft-tissue injuries, but are also used to treat bone and joint pain. Common conditions shockwave therapy is used to treat include: stress fractures, shoulder pain (from calcification), tennis elbow or golfer's elbow, Achilles tendon pain, trigger point therapy, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendinitis, bursitis, chronic back, shoulder, and neck pain, shin pain, whiplash, shin splints, chronic muscle tension, fibromyalgia and jumper's knee.
The severity of the condition will determine how many treatments are needed before lasting healing occurs. Most cases can be resolved in four or five treatments every other week. Chronic pain issues may require as many as eight to ten treatments one time each week.
About Bankers Hall Chiropractic
Bankers Hall Chiropractic, located on 8 Ave S.W. in Calgary, Alberta, offers a wide range of chiropractic services. Patients interested in learning more about shockwave therapy are encouraged to call 403-243-0111 to schedule an appointment.