Heal Faster and Relieve Pain Naturally With Shockwave Therapy

Chiropractor providing shockwave therapy in Edmonton to treat a patient’s Achilles tendon pain.
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Chronic pain? Slow to recover from injury?

Shockwave therapy at Riverbend Chiropractic & Wellness in Edmonton delivers targeted healing for muscles, tendons, and joints—so you can move freely again. Experience the difference advanced technology makes.

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a cutting-edge treatment using acoustic waves to stimulate healing, decrease pain, and improve movement. It’s non-invasive, safe, and effective—even when other therapies haven’t worked.

  • Increases blood flow and accelerates tissue repair
  • Breaks down scar tissue and calcification
  • Reduces inflammation and speeds recovery

Why Riverbend for Shockwave Therapy?

We do not solely provide shockwave therapy! We use it as a tool, or therapy intervention for the right people.

  • Performed by expert chiropractors who understand the root of your pain
  • Integrated approach: we combine diagnostic skill with the latest healing technologies
  • Trusted by Edmonton families, athletes, and active adults

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Conditions We Treat With Shockwave

Common conditions that have been treated successfully with shockwave therapy techniques include tendinopathy, tendonitis, bursitis, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures and shin splints. It can also be used to help manage issues related to myofascial trigger points, hamstring tightness, scar tissue, and shoulder pain.

Plantar Fasciitis

Achilles Tendonitis

Morton's Neuroma

Patello Femoral Pain

Jumpers Knee

Bursitis

Shin Splints

Gluteal Tendinopathy / Hip pain

Hamstring Strain

Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

Tennis Elbow

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dupuytren's Contracture

Myofascial Trigger Points

and more...

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Shockwave FAQ's

  • Does it hurt?
    Treatments may feel briefly uncomfortable, but are usually well tolerated—and any soreness passes quickly.
  • Is it safe?
    Yes! Shockwave therapy is clinically proven and has minimal risks when performed by qualified professionals.
  • How many sessions do I need?
    Most people benefit from 3–6 treatments, spaced weekly.

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How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) uses focused acoustic pulses delivered through a small handheld device, with a bit of gel to help the waves travel into the tissues. These controlled pulses help increase blood flow, break up stubborn scar tissue, and stimulate new, healthy cell growth right at the source of the problem. Most treatments take about 5–15 minutes, depending on the area we’re working on and the severity of the condition.

Shockwave is a safe, modern treatment option that’s generally comfortable and doesn’t require any anesthesia or medication. It’s an excellent tool for easing chronic pain and helping injuries heal faster, stronger, and more completely.

Shockwave therapy can help with many common spine, joint, and soft-tissue conditions, including:

  • Knee pain and overuse injuries (including runner’s knee)
  • Ankle sprains and strains
  • Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Muscle and ligament strains
  • Shin splints
  • Wrist pain and carpal tunnel–type symptoms
  • Hip pain and IT band syndrome
  • Sciatica
  • Bursitis
  • Elbow pain (golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow)
  • Shoulder pain, including rotator cuff irritation
  • Neck pain
  • Chronic, stubborn pain that hasn’t responded to other care

These problems can make everyday life harder. (like you need that, right) Exercise, work, even simple activities start to feel like a challenge. Whether the pain has been hanging around for years or showed up recently, effective treatment is available. You don’t have to put your life on hold. Let’s help you get back to moving and feeling your best again.

The Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

We offer shockwave therapy because we’ve seen firsthand how effective it can be for stubborn injuries and chronic pain. It’s one of the most useful tools we have for helping patients recover faster and get back to normal activity.

Some of the key benefits include:

  • No downtime — you can return to your day right after treatment

  • Safe, noninvasive, and well-tolerated

  • Improved mobility, flexibility, and healthier movement patterns

  • Relief that often begins immediately

  • Effective for chronic, long-standing pain

  • Outpatient, quick, and convenient

  • A great option when you want to avoid medications, injections, or surgery

  • Faster tissue repair and regeneration

  • Reduced chronic inflammation

  • Stimulates collagen production

  • Encourages new blood vessel growth for better tissue healing

There are hundreds of clinical studies supporting shockwave therapy, and many patients report it as the most effective treatment they’ve tried—especially when nothing else has worked.

If you’re tired of imagining what life would feel like without pain, take the next step. Book an appointment and start moving, feeling, and living better again.

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Testimonials & Reviews
 After just a few appointments with Dr Tanti I feel so much better! I appreciate the different approaches used including adjustment, shockwave and needles. He is always willing to work with your comfort level and provides lots of aftercare ideas. Thank you!
Ellen H. - Edmonton AB

His wrist pain had been getting worse (and his golf scores were suffering lol) so I suggested he see Dr. Tanti about Shockwave for his wrists. Now, Terry’s left wrist is 90% pain-free and the right about 80% pain-free.

Terry - Edmonton, AB
Had left hip pain for years and couldn't lay on my left side without experiencing pain within a few minutes. One treatment of Shockwave Therapy and that night I could actually "sleep" on my left side - no pain whatsoever. Kept waking up through the night thinking I should have pain, but no, nothing. Huge thank you to Dr Joe.
Pat R - Edmonton, AB
Dr.Joe Tanti has been great - he listens carefully, takes the time to reiterate and explain the plan, and has a warm and caring personality. I had some challenges with my hips (especially in yoga!) and he has them moving well and extra flexible within about a month - utilizing a combo of adjustments, a few shock therapy rounds, acupuncture and exercises . He also helped alleviate headaches via working with my neck and back. It’s amazing what a Chiro can do. Thanks Dr. Joe !
Corine G. - Edmonton, AB

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