Shockwave Therapy for Tendon & Soft Tissue Pain

Shockwave therapy is one of the most effective tools we have for stubborn soft tissue and tendon problems. It works best when applied by a clinician who can identify the actual driver of the pain and build a real plan around it — not as a one-off zap.

At Ground Up Chiropractic & Rehab, we use shockwave for issues that have failed to respond to rest, stretching, massage, or generic protocols. Common examples are plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy, tennis elbow, and golfer’s elbow.

We pair shockwave with movement assessment and progressive loading so the tissue actually adapts. Without the rehab piece, shockwave gives temporary relief; with it, you get a real change in tissue capacity, pain levels, and long-term performance.

We direct bill most major insurance providers, including most extended health benefit plans that cover chiropractic care.

Available primarily at our Hamilton flagship clinic, with weekly availability in Mississauga and Stoney Creek.

Shockwave therapy may be a good fit for:

• Plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain
• Achilles, patellar, gluteal, and rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
• Chronic calf, hamstring, and soft tissue tightness
• Trigger points and stubborn muscle pain that hasn’t responded to massage
• Scar tissue and chronic overuse injuries
• Bone stress reactions and slow-healing soft tissue (where appropriate)

We assess whether shockwave is the right tool before adding it to your plan — sometimes it isn’t, and we’ll tell you straight up.