If rest, ice, stretching, and over-the-counter medication have provided only temporary relief, the underlying cause may require further evaluation.
Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common reasons people seek treatment. It affects everyone from weekend athletes to people who sit at a desk all day. For many, it does not have to be something you simply live with.
Musculoskeletal pain affects your muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and the soft tissues that connect and support them. It can show up as a dull ache, a sharp sting, stiffness that will not let up, or a weakness that makes everyday movement harder than it should be.
These conditions typically develop when tissue is stressed beyond its capacity to recover, whether from repetitive motion, a sudden injury, aging, or incomplete healing after surgery. Chronic pain, generally defined as pain persisting beyond three months, may involve inflammation, reduced blood flow, changes in pain signalling, and structural changes in the affected tissue.
Active individuals and athletes: Overuse injuries, training errors, and recurring strains that have not fully resolved with rest alone.
Physically demanding work: Repetitive lifting, gripping, standing, and manual labour create cumulative load on joints, tendons, and soft tissue.
Post-surgical patients: Slow or incomplete healing following orthopaedic or soft tissue surgery, where additional support is needed beyond standard rehabilitation.
Older adults: Age-related changes in joints, tendons, and connective tissue that make recovery slower and symptoms more persistent.
Desk workers and sedentary roles: Postural strain, back pain, and stiffness from prolonged inactivity are among the most common presentations we see, often underestimated in their impact on daily function.
The conditions below represent the most frequent presentations at ReNueva. This is not an exhaustive list. Your clinician will assess whether your condition is suitable for non-invasive treatment or whether referral is more appropriate.
Joint Health and Arthritis: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease, arthralgia, facet arthropathy, bilateral joint pain
Tendon, Ligament and Soft Tissue: Tendinopathy, enthesopathy, rotator cuff syndrome, ligament recovery, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, patellar tendinopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, iliotibial band syndrome
Foot and Heel: Plantar fasciitis, persistent heel pain, Achilles tendinopathy
Spine and Postural: Cervical and lumbar facet arthropathy, degenerative joint stiffness, ROM loss, source and compensation patterns
General Recovery and Rehabilitation: Bursitis, bilateral patterns, post-injury recovery, muscle strain and overuse, age-related muscle weakness, reduced mobility
Pain or tenderness localised to a specific area. Stiffness, especially after rest or first thing in the morning. Swelling or thickening around a tendon or joint. Reduced range of motion or flexibility. Weakness or instability. Pain that flares with movement, exercise, or physical load. Persistent discomfort after surgery. If these symptoms are affecting your ability to work, exercise, sleep, or move through your day, it is worth getting assessed.
Assessment at ReNueva begins with a thorough review of your symptoms, history, activity level, and what has been holding you back, followed by a physical examination of the affected area. Not all pain is appropriate for non-invasive treatment. Your clinician will determine whether your condition is suitable or whether referral is more appropriate.
Low-intensity acoustic wave technology with an established clinical history in musculoskeletal medicine. Shockwave therapy has been studied extensively for tendinopathies including plantar fasciitis, lateral epicondylitis, and Achilles tendinopathy.
Focused acoustic waves create controlled microtrauma in the targeted tissue, triggering the body's natural healing response and supporting collagen synthesis. Promotes the formation of new capillaries, increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery, which is especially valuable for tendons that have limited blood supply and are slow to heal. May also help break down calcifications and scar tissue while acting on nerve endings to reduce chronic pain signalling.
Non-invasive, no medication, no downtime.
A non-invasive multimodal platform combining high-intensity focused magnetic stimulation and radiofrequency energy to activate deep muscles, support joint stability, and address chronic pain patterns that conventional exercise has not been able to resolve.
FREEDOM+ holds over 30 musculoskeletal indications across joint health, tendinopathy, soft tissue recovery, spine and postural concerns, and general rehabilitation. It is particularly relevant for patients whose chronic pain or limited mobility has created a cycle where conventional exercise alone is insufficient, including those with muscle atrophy, reduced mobility, or post-injury deconditioning.
Fully clothed, no needles, no downtime.
Most chronic musculoskeletal pain involves more than one contributing factor. A tendon injury may be compounded by poor blood supply, altered movement patterns, chronic inflammation, and nerve sensitisation. Treating one layer without the others often produces incomplete results. Shockwave therapy addresses the vascular and tissue repair component. FREEDOM+ addresses neuromuscular activation, deep muscle strength, and joint stability. Your clinician builds a protocol addressing your specific combination of factors rather than applying a single treatment in isolation.
Lifestyle factors matter as well. Ergonomic adjustments, movement modification, strengthening, and load management may all be recommended alongside clinical treatment.
Sessions are brief, non-invasive, and require no anaesthesia or preparation. Shockwave therapy patients describe a tapping or pulsing sensation. FREEDOM+ patients describe strong but tolerable rhythmic contractions or a deep warmth. Both are fully clothed treatments with no recovery time required.
Gradual over the course of treatment. Many patients notice reduced pain and improved function within the first few sessions. Individual results vary based on the condition, its duration, and the protocol used.
Most treatments allow you to return to normal activities immediately.
In Fort McMurray, where the economy is built on physically demanding work, oil sands operations, construction, forestry, and trades take a measurable toll on the musculoskeletal system. Many residents live with chronic pain that has become the cost of earning a living. It does not have to be. The goal is not just less pain, but better function.
Most patients describe a tapping or pulsing sensation during treatment. It is not painful for most people. No anaesthesia is required.
Most patients describe strong but tolerable rhythmic contractions or a deep warmth depending on which components are used. You remain fully clothed throughout with no needles and no preparation required.
This depends on the condition, its severity, and which treatment is used. Your clinician will recommend a protocol during consultation. Most conditions respond over a series of sessions.
Yes. Both shockwave therapy and FREEDOM+ may stimulate repair in tissue that has been chronically damaged or slow to heal, even from injuries that occurred months or years ago.
Not necessarily. These treatments may complement physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Your clinician may recommend combining approaches for the best outcome.
For many musculoskeletal conditions, non-invasive treatment may reduce symptoms enough to avoid or delay surgery. Your clinician will be direct about whether your condition is likely to respond to conservative management or whether surgical consultation is more appropriate.
Book a consultation to discuss your concerns in a confidential, professional setting and create a personalised treatment plan. No referral required.
Book a ConsultationTreatment recommendations are based on individual clinical assessment. Not all conditions are suitable for non-invasive management. Your clinician will advise on the most appropriate pathway for your specific presentation.