Shockwave San Diego
Walk Without Pain
Shockwave Therapy
San Diego
by Rise Chiropractic
HEEL PAIN
That Won't Go Away?
Fast Relief for
Plantar Fasciitis
with Shockwave Therapy
If your heel pain hasn't improved with stretching, orthotics, or rest, shockwave therapy may help restart the healing process.
FDA-Cleared Technology | Supported by Clinical Research
✔ Relieve Heel Pain
✔ Heal Damaged Fascia
✔ Walk Comfortably Again
You may be a good candidate for shockwave therapy if:
• Symptoms for more than 6 weeks
• Pain returns with increased activity
• Rest, stretching, or therapy didn't fix it
• Want to avoid injections or surgery
Doctor-Delivered • Evidence-Based • No Downtime • Veteran-Owned
Do You Have These Symptoms?
✔ Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning
✔ Pain after standing or walking for long periods
✔ Tight or aching arches
✔ Pain when walking barefoot
✔ Pain during running, training, or workouts
✔ Heel pain that improves slightly but keeps returning
Who We Help
• Athletes forced to stop training
• Active adults who can’t exercise normally
• Nurses, teachers, and professionals on their feet all day
• People who have tried stretching, orthotics, or therapy without lasting relief
How Long Has Your Heel Pain Been Going On?
Many people live with plantar fasciitis longer than they expected.
You may recognize one of these stages:
1–4 weeks
Heel pain begins and may feel worse in the morning.
1–3 months
Stretching, orthotics, or rest may help slightly but the pain keeps returning.
3–6 months
Activity becomes limited. Running, workouts, or standing becomes difficult.
6+ months
The injury becomes chronic and the tissue often needs additional stimulation to restart healing.
Shockwave therapy is commonly used when plantar fasciitis has persisted for several months without resolving.
Why Plantar Fasciitis Often Becomes Chronic
The plantar fascia has limited blood supply.
When injured, the tissue sometimes stalls in the healing process.
Over time this may lead to:
✔ Chronic inflammation
✔ Degenerative fascia tissue
✔ Scar tissue formation
✔ Weakened collagen fibers
This is why heel pain can linger for months despite stretching, orthotics, or physical therapy.
The tissue simply never completed the healing process.
How Shockwave Therapy Helps Restart Healing
Focused shockwave therapy delivers precise acoustic energy into damaged tissue.
This stimulation helps:
✔ Increase circulation
✔ Activate tissue repair signals
✔ Stimulate collagen regeneration
✔ Reduce chronic inflammation
Focused shockwave therapy is widely used in sports medicine and orthopedic clinics to treat chronic tendon injuries in runners, athletes, and active adults.
Proprietary Advanced Healing Protocol
At Rise Chiropractic, stubborn tendon injuries are treated using our proprietary Advanced Healing Protocol.
This combines focused shockwave therapy with photobiomodulation laser therapy to stimulate healing at multiple levels.
Shockwave restarts the healing process mechanically, while laser therapy enhances cellular repair and recovery.
What Patients Are Saying
After months of plantar fasciitis, I can finally get back to pickleball. Shockwave therapy for the win!
-JVS.
I could barely walk 2–3 blocks before my plantar fasciitis flared up so badly I had to stop. I tried every device and stretch out there with no real relief. Shockwave finally got me back on my feet.
-Bruce W.
Your First Visit
Your first visit includes:
✔ Clinical exam and medical history review
✔ Assessment of foot mechanics and pain source
✔ Shockwave treatment if appropriate
✔ Discussion of the recommended treatment plan
Visits are efficient.
First visits are typically about 30 minutes.
Follow-up treatments are usually 3–10 minutes.
Meet Your Shockwave Provider
Dr. James Stang personally delivers shockwave therapy at Rise Chiropractic.
As a Chattanooga-certified provider of focused shockwave therapy for musculoskeletal conditions, he uses this technology as part of a targeted treatment strategy for chronic tendon and soft-tissue injuries.
Every case begins with a clinical evaluation to determine whether shockwave is appropriate.
✔ Doctor-delivered treatment
✔ Chattanooga-certified shockwave provider
✔ Clinical evaluation before treatment planning
✔ Focused care for chronic tendon injuries
What Treatment Usually Looks Like
Steps
1. Evaluation
Confirm cause of heel pain.
2. Shockwave & Laser Treatments
Short treatment sessions targeting plantar fascia.
3. Recovery Guidance
Exercises and activity adjustments.
Many plantar fasciitis cases respond within 3–10 treatments depending on severity.
Common Questions
Does shockwave therapy hurt?
Most patients describe treatment as brief and tolerable.
How many treatments are needed?
Most plantar fasciitis cases respond within 3–10 visits.
Can I stay active?
Most patients remain active with minor adjustments.
Is shockwave covered by insurance?
Shockwave therapy is typically not covered by insurance plans. Pricing and options are reviewed during your visit.
Stop Letting It Linger.
If symptoms have limited you for months, it likely needs more than rest.
📍 Rise Chiropractic
2204 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Conveniently located near the I-5 freeway, serving patients from San Diego, Del Mar, La Jolla, and surrounding coastal communities.
Rise Chiropractic • Evidence-Based • No Downtime • Veteran-Owned