Shoulder

Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment That Fixes the Whole Shoulder, Not Just the Tear

Your shoulder aches deep at night, throwing hurts, and lifting above your head feels impossible. You’ve tried rest, maybe even injections, but it keeps coming back.

We assess far beyond the painful spot.

Your shoulder blade, posture, deltoid strength, and spinal alignment all get evaluated to find what’s overloading your cuff.

Regenerative technology paired with targeted rehab.

Focused shockwave and electromagnetic therapy stimulate healing at the tendon, while exercise rebalances the muscles around it.

Long-term strength so it doesn’t come back.

Progressive aftercare rebuilds your shoulder’s stability, so you can return to full activity with confidence.

60-minute one-on-one assessment + treatment plan.

No pressure, no contracts.

Is This You?

If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.

Deep shoulder ache that worsens at night and disrupts your sleep

Pain throwing a ball, reaching overhead, or getting dressed

Active adult, coach, or parent whose shoulder has been slowing down for months or years

You’ve tried rest, physio, or injections, but the pain keeps returning

You want to avoid surgery and get back to lifting, sports, or just everyday life without constant shoulder pain

The Real Problem

Why Your Shoulder Still Hurts After "Trying Everything"

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Most people have several of these happening at once. That’s why we assess the whole chain, from your spine and shoulder blade to the rotator cuff itself, not just the painful spot.

OUR APPROACH

The Unpain 3-Part Partial or Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears Relief Program

INITIAL VISIT

Whole-Body Root-Cause Assessment

Full shoulder, scapular, postural, and spinal assessment to find every contributor

Identify which muscles are weak, tight, or compensating for the torn cuff

Clear written treatment plan with transparent pricing before you commit

First 3 to 5 Weeks

Pain & Inflammation Modulation

Focused shockwave therapy to stimulate tendon healing and new blood vessel growth

Electromagnetic transduction therapy (EMTT) to enhance cellular repair alongside shockwave

Chiropractic adjustments and manual therapy to restore shoulder and spinal alignment

Make reaching, lifting, and sleeping tolerable, fast.

6+ Weeks and Beyond

Strength & Progressive Aftercare

Progressive strengthening of scapular stabilizers, deltoid, and rotator cuff muscles

Mobility and flexibility work to restore full, pain-free range of motion

Guided return-to-activity plan so you rebuild confidence without re-injury

What To Expect

What Results Can I Expect?

Every case is different, but research and our clinical experience consistently show:

Noticeable improvement in 2 to 4 weeks. Many patients feel initial easing after about 3 shockwave sessions, with peak results emerging around 6 to 8 weeks of combined therapy.

Meaningful gains in daily function. Research shows approximately 70% of patients regain satisfactory shoulder function without surgery. Patients report getting back to throwing, lifting, and sleeping through the night.

Surgery may not be needed. Partial tears and many degenerative tears respond well to conservative treatment. Our protocol is designed to give your shoulder every chance to recover without an operating room.

Our promise: we will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don’t believe you’re a good candidate for this approach.

EVIDENCE

The Research Behind Our Approach

Focused shockwave therapy has been shown to significantly reduce pain and improve shoulder function in rotator cuff tendinopathy, confirmed by a 2024 meta-analysis of 16 randomized trials.

Adding electromagnetic therapy (EMTT) to shockwave produced significantly greater pain reduction and shoulder function improvements compared to shockwave alone, in a randomized controlled trial of 86 patients.

Targeted exercise programs have been shown to significantly improve pain and disability for rotator cuff conditions, supported by multiple high-quality systematic reviews.

Addressing scapular mechanics and muscle balance is recommended as part of rotator cuff rehabilitation, as scapular dysfunction is linked to ongoing cuff problems in published reviews.

An estimated 70% of patients with rotator cuff tears regain satisfactory function through conservative (non-surgical) care, according to a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Outcomes are group averages from clinical trials; individual results vary.

Partial or Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff TearsFAQ

Here are answers to some of the most common questions about Partial or Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears.

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready to See What’s Actually Driving Your Shoulder Pain?

Stop guessing, stop collecting random treatments, and get a plan that treats the system, not just the shoulder.

Initial Partial or Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears AssessmentEdmonton

60-minute one-on-one session. Here’s what’s included:

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Full shoulder, scapular, postural, and spinal movement assessment

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Identify which pain drivers matter for your specific case

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Review of history and imaging if available

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Clear written plan with transparent pricing before you commit

No referral needed. No obligation to continue beyond the first visit.

No pressure, no contracts.

We will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don't believe you're a good candidate for this approach. If your condition needs something different, we'll refer you directly.

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