Tendonitis shows up as a nagging ache or sharp pain around a joint — elbow, shoulder, knee, or heel — that flares with repeated use. We combine acoustic-wave therapy, hands-on treatment, and a progressive loading program to calm irritated tendons and help them handle activity again.
Book an Appointment Call 434-465-2905People come to us with tendonitis symptoms like a localized ache or burning near a joint that worsens with repetitive movement, stiffness that's worse first thing in the morning or after rest, tenderness when you press on the area, and pain that keeps coming back even after it seems to settle down.
If any of that sounds familiar, there's a clear path forward.
Tendon pain tends to respond best to a mix of calming the irritation and gradually reloading the tendon — too much rest alone often lets symptoms return. We start by identifying which tendon is involved and what's aggravating it, then combine tissue-focused treatment with a progressive exercise program that rebuilds the tendon's capacity for the activities you want to get back to.
Your plan is built around which tendon is affected and your activity goals, drawing from:
Your first visit starts with pinpointing which tendon is involved and what movements or habits are keeping it irritated. From there we'll walk you through a plan that combines hands-on care with a progressive loading routine, adjusting the pace as your tendon tolerates more activity.
Complete rest often isn't the answer — tendons generally respond better to a gradual, controlled return to loading than to total inactivity. We'll guide you on the right amount of activity for where you're at.
SoftWave's acoustic wave technology can help reduce pain and stimulate healing in irritated tendons, and is often paired with manual therapy and a loading program.
Tendon pain often returns when the tendon hasn't rebuilt enough capacity before activity ramps back up. A structured, progressive plan helps reduce that risk.
No referral is needed to book. If your history suggests imaging would help clarify what's going on, we'll let you know.
Book an appointment online or call us — no referral needed. We'll pinpoint which tendon is involved and build a plan around it.
Book an Appointment Call 434-465-29051445 Rio Road East
Charlottesville, VA 22901 suite #201
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM