Focused Shockwave Therapy in Redmond, OR
Acoustic pulses for tendon pain that lingers.
Sound-wave treatment for sore tendons, from our sports medicine team in Redmond.
- 5.0 · 216 Google reviews
- Dr. Kent caring for patients since 2012
- No incisions, needles or anesthesia
- Focused shockwave in Redmond
Sound familiar?
When a tendon will not settle.
Heel pain on the first steps of the morning can hang on for months. So can an elbow that aches with every grip, or a shoulder that complains when you reach overhead.
Focused shockwave is one of the treatments for tendon pain at our sports medicine clinic.
The short answer
What is focused shockwave therapy?
Focused shockwave therapy is a non-surgical treatment for tendon and soft tissue pain. A handheld applicator sends acoustic pulses into the irritated tissue from outside the body. There are no incisions, needles or anesthesia.
How it works
Find the sore spot
Your provider finds the sore spot and places the applicator over it.
Acoustic pulses
The applicator sends acoustic pulses into the tendon or soft tissue.
Intensity adjusted
Your provider adjusts the intensity as the session goes.
Who it may suit
- Heel pain from plantar fasciitis
- Tennis or golfer's elbow
- Shoulder tendon pain
- Tendon pain around the knee
Who should not have it
- A fresh injury that needs urgent care first
- Pain from a nerve or the spine
- Anyone hoping one session will settle a long-standing tendon
At your next visit, tell your provider how the area felt after the session.
Conditions we treat
Where focused shockwave is often considered.
Neuropathy is also treated case by case, and some plans include focused shockwave.
- Knee
Knee pain
Tendon and soft tissue stress around the knee, the kind stairs and squats bring out.
- Shoulder
Shoulder pain
Tendon irritation that makes reaching, lifting or sleeping on that side harder.
- Low back
Back pain
Soft tissue pain in the back, when your exam points there.
- Hip
Hip pain
Tendon and soft tissue pain around the hip.
- Elbow
Elbow pain
Tennis and golfer's elbow, from repeated gripping and lifting.
- Foot and ankle
Foot and ankle pain
Heel pain from plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon pain.
Advantages
What a shockwave session here involves.
Paired with guided rehab
Sports injury and guided musculoskeletal rehabilitation runs in the same clinic, so a tendon plan can include coached exercises.
Care for active adults
We treat horse riders, equestrians and rodeo competitors, and people who want to keep golfing, biking and playing pickleball.
Same clinic, same team
Chiropractic care happens under the same roof as shockwave, on one shared plan.
Compare your options
How focused shockwave compares.
Your exam decides which option fits the tendon you are dealing with.
| Option | What it involves | Often considered when | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest and activity changes | Easing off the movements that load the tendon | A new or mild flare | Managing load stays part of care after shockwave, too |
| Guided rehab | Coached exercises in the clinic and at home | Weakness or poor control around the tendon | Led by our medical assistants |
| Focused shockwave therapyWhat we offer | Acoustic pulses from a handheld applicator | Tendon and soft tissue pain that lingers | Offered here |
| Radial shockwave | Pressure waves that peak at the skin and weaken with depth | Problems near the surface | A different device from focused shockwave |
| Cortisone injections | A steroid injected near the painful tendon | Pain that needs settling quickly | Not offered here |
| Surgery | An operation to repair or release the tendon | Tears, or problems other care has not helped | We perform no surgery |
Is it a fit?
Is shockwave right for you?
Your evaluation decides whether shockwave fits.
Likely a good candidate if
- Tendon or soft tissue pain that has lasted for weeks or months
- You want a non-surgical option you can pair with exercises
- You can come back for a short series of sessions
Check with us first if you have
- A pacemaker or other implanted device
- Blood thinners or a bleeding disorder
- Regular anti-inflammatory pain relievers
- A recent steroid injection
What to expect
What a shockwave visit is like.
Before the first session
Your provider reviews your diagnosis, your medicines and your health history.
The session
The applicator taps and pulses over the sore spot. It can feel uncomfortable, and the intensity can be turned up or down.
Between sessions
Sessions are spaced apart, and coached exercises may fill the time between them.
Paying for care
What focused shockwave costs.
Prices are not posted online.
Shockwave is one part of a plan, and your plan sets the cost.
Your estimate depends on
- How many sessions your plan includesVaries
- Whether guided rehab is part of the planVaries
- Whether your exam calls for imagingVaries
- Whether you pay over time with financingVaries
Your totalReviewed with you at your consultation
Pay over time
Cherry financing lets you pay over time. No hard credit checks.
Ask about payment options
Why Advanced Pain Solutions
Why shockwave here.
Focused shockwave is part of our sports medicine care in Redmond, next to guided rehab and bracing.
Our sports medicine clinic team also fits knee and back braces when a joint needs more support during activity.
Your care is led by
Dr. Kent Rookstool, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic and founder
Dr. Kent prioritizes taking the time to understand what is driving symptoms so patients can feel confident in both their diagnosis and their plan moving forward.
- Caring for patients since 2012
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic West
- Works with professional and amateur athletes
By the numbers
3
Licensed providers on the team
A patient on shockwave care
5.0 · 216 Google reviews
Very professional. Great staff. No nerve pain in my knee after 4 shockwave treatments!! . Highly recommend them for all your pain needs!
Individual results vary.
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Minutes from Eagle Crest and Brasada Ranch.
Eagle Crest Resort is about 13 minutes (6 miles) from the clinic, and Brasada Ranch about 22 minutes on Highway 126.
1020 SW Indian Ave Ste 100, Redmond, OR 97756 · (541) 923-6024
Mon to Thu 9 AM to 6 PM
- TerrebonneHighway 97 · 6.5 mi11min
- Eagle Crest ResortHighway 126 · 6.1 mi13min
- PrinevilleHighway 126 · 18.4 mi22min
- BendHighway 97 · 16.6 mi24min
- SistersHighway 126 · 19.6 mi30min
- MadrasHighway 97 · 29.8 mi48min
Your first visit
Find out if shockwave fits.
Schedule a consultation. We will evaluate your symptoms, review what you have tried, and explain which options may fit your goals.
Request a time
Call (541) 923-6024. Mornings or afternoons, Monday to Thursday.
Understand what is driving it
We look at how your pain behaves, what movements trigger it, and what tissues may be involved.
A clear plan
We walk you through what we find in plain language and outline next steps that match your goals.
- Pay over time
- Cherry financing. No hard credit checks.
- No referral
- No referral is needed.
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 9 AM to 6 PM
Is there a downside to shockwave therapy?
It can be uncomfortable during the session. Afterward, some people have redness, bruising, swelling, tingling or a headache, and some feel more sore for a few days.
It may not help every tendon problem.
Who should not get shockwave therapy?
Shockwave is not used during pregnancy, over an active infection or near a known cancer. High-energy treatment is also kept away from the lungs, the spine and nerves, and the growth plates of young athletes.
A bleeding disorder, blood thinners or a pacemaker needs a careful look first, so tell your provider about them.
What should you not do after shockwave therapy?
Avoid pushing harder right after a session, even if the area feels better, because the treatment can briefly dull the pain. Keep the load on the tendon steady and follow your exercise plan.
Ask your provider before taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers for soreness afterward, since published clinical guidance advises against them for the soreness that can follow treatment.
What are the key differences between ESWT and radial shockwave therapy?
Both are called extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, because they work from outside the body. Focused shockwave concentrates its energy at a set depth below the skin. Radial shockwave sends out pressure waves that are strongest at the skin and weaken as they travel deeper. Its effect stays closer to the surface.
We offer focused shockwave therapy.
What conditions has shockwave therapy been studied for?
Long-lasting tendon pain and plantar fasciitis are among its most studied uses. Published clinical guidance notes benefits shown for calcific tendinitis, where calcium builds up in a tendon, as well as plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow. It also notes that studies differ in devices, energy levels and the number of sessions.
How much does focused shockwave therapy cost?
Prices are not posted online. Your cost is reviewed with you at your consultation, before you start, and financing through Cherry lets you pay over time.
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Mon to Thu 9 AM to 6 PM · 1020 SW Indian Ave Ste 100, Redmond