Shoulder Tendinopathy Pleasanton

For the past year and a half, I had a severe case of golfer’s elbow. I experienced a sharp pain anytime the inner side of my elbow touched the arm of a chair, a desktop, or even the mattress while sleeping. I would wake up an average of 6 times per night, every night. I tried a respite from golf for a while and icing the elbow with no improvement. I then tried alternating with hot and cold packs, still no improvement. Next I went to an orthopedic surgeon who prescribed physical therapy (which actually made it worse). The surgeon then gave me two cortisone shots over a period of time and still no improvement. His final recommendation was surgery. I really wanted to avoid surgery and decided to try acupuncture and still no improvement. Then I met Dr. Bidkaram who suggested shock wave therapy. Dr. Bidkaram is very knowledgeable on shock wave therapy and was very clear on what I should expect. After some research, I found out that it is widely used in Europe, so I decided to give it a try. Dr. Bidkaram told me that it would take 7 treatments. It is amazing! After the 4th or 5th treatment, I was sleeping through the night and my elbow was significantly less sensitive to the touch. Although Dr. Bidkaram did tell me that the healing process would continue for up to 6 months after the final treatment, my elbow was 85% better right after the last treatment. A month later and my elbow is almost completely normal! No drugs and no surgery, I am so happy! *

Dr Bidkaram is the BEST chiropractor I have ever had. He is extremely knowledgable (Gonstead approach) and caring and very thorough. With his help, I have had relief from lower back/hip and neck/shoulder issues AND complete eradication of the calcific tendonitis in my shoulder (see below). I also highly recommend his massage therapist -LOVE HER!- before an adjustment (better than what you’d get at any fancy spa!)

A few years ago, I had an enormous (and very painful) calcification in my shoulder which caused a severe impingement in my range of motion. I went to several orthopedists and one of them gave me a computer generated list of treatment options for my calcific tendonitis which listed ESWT (shockwave therapy) as a non-invasive option. My orthopedist didn’t know much about ESWT so I researched it and found very positive outcomes in several medical journals. I could not find anyone who did ESWT, so I contacted the manufacturer of the device and they referred me to Dr Bidkaram (one of their top Doctors who uses the device.)

Though his practice is 3 hours from where I live, I was determined to avoid shoulder surgery so I traveled once a week for several weeks for ESWT with Dr. Bidkaram. It was absolutely worth it! It was non-invasive and affordable plus I experienced no side effects. Later, x-rays (and my orthopedist) confirmed the calcification was completely gone! Since then I have been able to return to swimming and I no longer have constant shoulder pain. If you research ESWT, you will find it is a very similar technology to lithrotripsy (used to break up calcium kidney stones)- and it just makes sense!!! I wish it were more widely available, but I am grateful my body has healed. SO glad I chose this over orthopedic surgery! Anyone with scar tissue/calcium deposits/calcific tendonitis in the shoulder, knee, elbow or feet should try this FIRST! *

Dr. B is wonderful. He has been treating me for 4 weeks with shockwave therapy to relieve the pain in my heel from stubborn chronic plantar fasciitis. There has been incredible improvement in this time. He is caring, thoughtful and professional. His staff is great as well. I can’t ask for better care. *

Dr. Bidkaram is a very skilled chiropractor and he takes insurance which is a huge plus for me! He took my x-rays and showed me where my body was doing great and where it could use some help. The process was very straightforward. I appreciate his experience, professionalism and pragmatic approach. I was skeptical about the use of shockwaves to break up scar tissue, but it’s working! I am pleasantly surprised about that since I am generally conservative when it comes to seeking medical help. *

I had tendinitis in the Achilles heel and Dr. Bidkaram was amazing and suggested Shockwave Therapy. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. The Shockwave treatment helped me tremendously and my heel feels much better. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. *