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Shockwave Therapy in El Sobrante, CA

At Rixen Chiropractic, we use Shockwave Therapy to target stubborn tendon and soft-tissue pain, support faster relief, and help you get back to the activities your symptoms have been limiting. Our care is personalized, evidence-based, and built around your goals.

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What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy is a non-surgical treatment that uses targeted acoustic energy to treat areas of tendon and soft-tissue pain that can be difficult to improve with rest alone. It may be recommended for stubborn conditions such as frozen shoulder, rotator cuff issues, plantar fasciitis, and elbow pain when symptoms have not responded well to standard care.

In simple terms, Shockwave Therapy helps stimulate the body’s natural repair response in areas that may have become irritated, restricted, or slow to recover.

At Rixen Chiropractic, we use Shockwave Therapy as part of a broader, goal-oriented treatment plan. We do not just look at where it hurts. We look at what your pain is keeping you from doing, whether that is working comfortably, staying active, exercising, sleeping well, or enjoying time with your family.

Then we build care around helping you get that part of life back.

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Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy may be helpful for tendon and soft-tissue pain that has been lingering for weeks or months, especially when rest, stretching, or standard treatment has not been enough. It allows us to target problem areas more directly and may help support better healing, reduced discomfort, and improved function over time.

Dr. Trevor Minton is certified in Shockwave Therapy and uses it as part of personalized care plans for conditions such as frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff-related pain, and elbow pain. Rather than treating Shockwave Therapy as a one-size-fits-all solution, he considers your symptoms, your movement, your goals, and how the pain is affecting your daily life.

If you have been dealing with tendon or soft-tissue pain for more than a few weeks, especially if it is interfering with work, exercise, sleep, or daily activity, it may be time to come in for an assessment.

You should not have to keep managing around pain without understanding your options.

Conditions We May Address With Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy is most effective for tendon and soft-tissue conditions, particularly ones that have been present for a while and have not improved with rest or other treatment. It tends to work especially well when pain is tied to a specific structure that needs a more targeted approach to start healing. The conditions below are the ones Dr. Minton most commonly treats with Shockwave Therapy at Rixen Chiropractic.

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Carpal Tunnel Treatment

Tingling, numbness, weakness, and hand discomfort can make simple tasks frustrating. We assess how irritation and movement dysfunction may be contributing to your symptoms and provide care aimed at improving function.
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Frozen Shoulder Treatment

Frozen shoulder can make reaching, dressing, driving, and sleeping difficult. We use hands-on care and rehab strategies to improve mobility and help restore more normal shoulder movement over time.
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Hip pain can affect walking, standing, exercise, and even how you sleep. We look at how the hip, low back, and surrounding movement patterns are working together to guide more effective treatment.
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Shoulder pain can limit lifting, reaching, training, and basic daily activity. We use a combination of hands-on care and rehab support to improve function and help you return to normal use.

How We Use Shockwave Therapy At Rixen Chiropractic

At Rixen Chiropractic, we combine evidence-based, hands-on care with advanced treatments like Shockwave Therapy to help patients move forward with less pain and better function. Every plan is individualized and goal-oriented, with treatment shaped around what matters most to you in daily life.

Before we get started, we want to understand what has been affected because of the problem. Maybe you are not sleeping well. Maybe staying active has become harder. Maybe pain is getting in the way of work, exercise, or time with your family.

Success means helping you move with more comfort, improve function, and get back to the parts of life your symptoms have limited.

Shockwave Therapy is not a flashy add-on. We recommend it when it fits the bigger picture of your symptoms, function, and goals. Depending on your case, your plan may also include chiropractic adjustments, rehab exercises, or other supportive treatment.

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Meet Our Team

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Dr. Trevor Minton

Chiropractor / Owner

Dr. Trevor Minton provides evidence-based, hands-on chiropractic care built around each patient’s goals. His approach combines manual adjusting, rehab support, and advanced treatment options like Shockwave Therapy to help patients reduce pain, move better, and get back to the parts of life they have been missing.
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Kacie Rixen

Office Manager

Kacie helps keep the office running smoothly and supports patients throughout their experience with our team. From scheduling to intake and day-to-day coordination, she helps make each visit feel organized, efficient, and welcoming.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shockwave Therapy used for?

Shockwave Therapy is used at Rixen Chiropractic to help treat stubborn tendon and soft-tissue pain as part of a personalized care plan.

What makes your Shockwave Therapy approach different?

We combine Shockwave Therapy with evidence-based hands-on care and build every plan around your symptoms, goals, and day-to-day function.

Does Shockwave Therapy replace chiropractic care?

Not usually. When we recommend Shockwave Therapy, it is often part of a broader plan that may also include chiropractic adjustments, rehab exercises, or other supportive care.

What happens at the first visit?

Your first visit is about 30 minutes. We go over why you came in, what you are trying to achieve, and begin shaping a treatment plan around your goals. Intake forms can be completed by email, on your phone, or in the office.

Do you offer same-day appointments or walk-ins?

Yes. Rixen Chiropractic offers same-day appointments and walk-ins.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. We accept most major insurance plans including; Kaiser, Blue Cross, Anthem, Aetna, and Cigna.

Serving El Sobrante And Nearby Communities

Rixen Chiropractic is located at 4726 Appian Way in El Sobrante, California. The clinic provides Shockwave Therapy for patients from El Sobrante, San Pablo, Richmond, Pinole, Hercules, Rodeo, Orinda, Martinez, El Cerrito, and nearby Contra Costa County communities.

If you are looking for Shockwave Therapy near El Sobrante for stubborn tendon pain, soft-tissue pain, plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, or elbow pain, our team is here to help you understand your symptoms and your treatment options.

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