SoftWave therapy when you need fast relief for aches, sprains, and strains
SoftWave therapy is an FDA-cleared shockwave technology we use to calm down sore muscles and shorten the healing time from joint sprains and strains. You can come in for SoftWave therapy on its own, and we also fold it into comprehensive care plans when it makes sense.
“Can I come in just for SoftWave therapy or
do I have to get chiropractic care too?”
Yes, you can come in just for SoftWave. If you have a fresh sprain, a strained muscle, or a nagging ache, we can spot-treat it to bring the pain down, no care plan required.
Here’s the honest part, though. SoftWave works on the tissue that hurts. It does not, and cannot, do what upper cervical care does. Upper cervical works on the nervous system that runs the whole show, and that’s where the root cause of recurring problems usually lives. So if your pain keeps coming back, SoftWave can keep taking the edge off, but it won’t fix why it keeps happening. That’s a different conversation, and it’s the one we’re actually built for.
What is SoftWave exactly?
SoftWave is a true shockwave device. It delivers focused acoustic energy, essentially high-energy sound waves, into sore muscles and injured soft tissue. The applicator rests against your skin and sends that energy through the area that hurts. Nothing enters your body, there are no needles, no numbing, and no downtime. Most sessions take about five to ten minutes.
Here’s what it’s doing under the surface. When those waves reach strained or overworked tissue, they stimulate local blood flow to the area and help quiet down the pain. Better circulation means the sore, injured tissue gets more of what it needs to recover, which is why people often use SoftWave to take the edge off nagging aches and to get back to normal faster after a strain or a sprain.
It works well on the areas that tend to keep people up at night: lower back, neck, shoulders, and the strained or overused muscles around them.
Not all “shockwave” machines are the same
If you’ve seen “shockwave therapy” advertised around town, it’s worth knowing that the machines behind that word are not equal, and the difference is the whole reason it works.
A true shockwave, the kind SoftWave produces, is a strong, fast pulse of energy that reaches both the surface and the deeper tissue underneath. Most clinics use a cheaper radial machine instead, which puts out a softer pressure wave that mostly stays shallow. It costs the clinic less, but it doesn’t reach as wide or as deep.
We chose a true shockwave device on purpose. When you’re dealing with real pain in a real muscle, reaching the whole area in one session is what gets you relief.
Common reasons people come in for SoftWave
SoftWave is commonly used for the kind of stubborn aches and soft-tissue injuries that don’t seem to settle down on their own:
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Hamstring strains
- Rotator cuff and
- “Tennis elbow” and “Golfer’s elbow” pain
- Shin splints and overuse injuries
- Scar tissue and old adhesions
If you’re dealing with a fresh strain, a nagging ache, or an overworked muscle that keeps flaring up, there’s a good chance it’s the kind of thing SoftWave was built for. If your problem turns out to be something SoftWave isn’t right for, we’ll tell you that too.
“What is a SoftWave treatment actually like?”
There’s not much to it, and that’s the point. You stay dressed, we apply a little gel to the area, and a smooth handpiece is moved over the spot that hurts. You’ll feel a series of quick pulses. Most people describe it as a strong tapping sensation, not painful, and your feedback guides us to the exact spot that needs the most attention.
A typical session runs about five to ten minutes. There’s no numbing, no needles, and no recovery time afterward, so you can walk out and get on with your day. Many people feel a difference early, and soft tissue tends to respond over a short series of visits rather than all at once.
FDA-cleared and safe to use
SoftWave is FDA 510(k) cleared, which means it has been reviewed and permitted for use in the United States. In practice, it’s a non-invasive option with no needles, no drugs, and no downtime.
It’s specifically cleared for:
- Relief of minor muscle aches and pains
- Temporary increase in local blood circulation
- Activation of connective tissue
Come in for SoftWave
You don’t need a referral, and you don’t need to sign up for anything else. If you’ve got a sore back, a stiff neck, a bad shoulder, or a strain that won’t quit, you can come in for SoftWave on its own.
Tell us what’s bothering you and we’ll get you scheduled.