If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance this isn’t your first attempt at fixing your tendon pain. You’ve probably:
Rested it.
Iced it.
Stopped running.
Stopped pickleball.
Avoided stairs.
Maybe even had a cortisone injection.
And for a while… it seemed better.
Until it wasn’t.
If you’ve been dealing with a stubborn ache or injury that just won’t fully heal, you’re not alone. In our clinic, we often see people
Are you one of the many people living with persistent tendon pain? Maybe you’ve been told it’s just something you have to live with, or
Most of us grow up thinking pain works like a smoke alarm: something hurts, something must be wrong we should stop what we’re doing.
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Pain is powerful.
It can stop us in our tracks, grab our attention, and dominate our thoughts.
And in that way — it deserves respect.
But here’s the catch:
Pain is not always telling the truth.
You know the old joke:
A patient goes to the doctor and says, “Doc, it hurts when I do this.”
And the doctor replies, “Well, then stop doing that.”
Classic advice, right? Simple, efficient… and completely outdated.
For years, that was the general thinking about pain — if it hurts, stop. Pain meant damage, injury, or danger. End of story. But we now know that the story is a little more nuanced (and a lot more interesting). Let me explain….
Would it be okay if I offer a piece of advice -slow down and take some time to reflect on where you are right now? And… no judgements allowed! That’s right -you don’t get to be upset with yourself, feel you’re getting old, or wish you spent more time exercising or less time at your desk. Really the self reflection is more about taking time to become more aware of how you feel right now.
Living with a chronic injury can be a source of constant frustration and limitation. You’ve tried rest, ice, and maybe a few other things, but that persistent ache or stiffness just seems to be a part of your daily life. For many, finding an effective, long-term solution to these stubborn issues can feel like an impossible task.
Living with chronic pain is exhausting. It wears on your patience, your energy, and your ability to do the things you love—or even the basics like getting out of bed comfortably or taking that first step without a wince. If you’ve already tried rest, stretching, rehab exercises, massage, or even cortisone shots and the pain keeps coming back, you might be wondering: is there anything else?
That’s where Radial Shockwave Therapy (RST) comes in.
Let’s break it down in plain terms: what it is, how it works, what it feels like, and how it might fit into your recovery plan.
