Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive medical treatment used primarily to treat musculoskeletal conditions such as Tendinopathies, Plantar Fasciitis, and Calcific Tendonitis.


Back pain is incredibly common, with 8% of American adults reporting persistent or chronic back pain. Its a leading cause of lost work and seriously diminishes your quality of life. At Active Health Center in Oakland, California, we can help with chiropractic manipulations and other physical therapy, so you find relief. Dont live with back pain a moment longer.

Even if you walk away from an auto accident, its important to seek follow-up care after your incident. Automobile accidents can cause internal tissue damage, leaving you with issues like whiplash and back pain that dont show up for days or weeks. At Active Health Center in Oakland, California, provides the evaluation and care you need to prevent long-term disability from an auto accident injury.

Consulting with a chiropractor experienced in diagnosing and treating accident injuries is vitally important for your long-term wellbeing and quality of life. The sooner you act after an auto accident the better your chances will be of having your medical costs paid for in full by the insurance company.

Headaches have several triggers that include lifestyle, environment, and muscle tension or spinal irregularities. If you experience regular headaches or migraines, contact Active Health Center in Oakland, California. Our experienced chiropractors can diagnose the root cause of your headache pain and offer holistic treatments to help relieve it.

Whether youre a weekend warrior or semi-pro athlete, youll likely suffer a sports injury. We can help with overuse injuries from overzealous training or an acute injury that occurred due to a fall, tackle, or misstep. Chiropractic care is a natural treatment for sports injuries.

Neck pain is often due to spinal misalignments and muscle tension. At Active Health Center in Oakland, California, weoffer chiropractic treatments to adjust the cervical spine and relieve pressure on nerves, and ease muscle tension.

The sciatic nerve is the largest bundle of nerves in the human body. When pinched or inflamed, you experience tingling, pain, numbness, and burning in your buttocks and legs. At Active Health Center in Oakland, California, we treat the underlying cause of your sciatica to help you find relief.

The shoulder is a complex joint that allows for great mobility but is also vulnerable to pain. If you have shoulder pain that interferes with daily tasks, consult our experienced chiropractors.We provide a thorough evaluation, diagnosis, and holistic treatment to help you find relief and restore function.

A slip-and-fall injury may seem insignificant at first but may cause injuries to the soft tissue and bones around the spine -- leading to long-term pain and disability. At Active Health Center in Oakland, California our team of highly qualified chiropractorstreat slip-and-fall injuries so you experience minimal complications and get back to feeling healthy and strong again.