SoftWave Therapy is a new cutting-edge device within the Extracorporeal shockwave therapy class (ESWT).

SoftWave Regenerative Technology uses electrohydraulic shock waves that stimulate and activate your resident stem cells without any tissue damage.  Other devices on the market cause micro trauma to get a response.

SoftWave tissue regeneration works in 3 phases:

1. An electrode in water is sparked to produce a burst of high voltage is sent to the tip of the electrode or applicator like a bolt of lightning.   The spart turns water into vapor releasing an acoustic shock wave that is sent out of the applicator head.
2. The shock wave come out in two forms.
   1. First, a gentle wave that spreads out like a ripple on a pond.
   2. Second, a focused wave goes out at a specific point.
3. The SoftWaves come in contact with your cells, specifically your mechanoreceptors.  Activation of these cells cause them to release stem cells, reduce pain receptors, and other molecules to help the tissues heal and regenerate.

The SoftWave (ESWT) device is able to trick your body into thinking that it has been injured without cause trauma.  The gentle waves cause the walls of the cells in that area to become permeable allowing proteins to pass through.  These proteins are called exosomes and mimic a new cellular injury.  You body is tricked into starting a biological cascade of healing processes.  This includes stimulating and generating stem cells in the area treated.

SoftWave has the ability to treat both acute and chronic pain.  The technology interacts with the chronic and acute tissues at the cellular level deep into the tissues.  This helps stimulate the body’s natural healing process at the source.

The Benefits include:

• Increased blood supply through re-capillarization
• Decreased inflammation
• Stimulation of resident stem cells
• Repair and regeneration of damaged tissues
• Acceleration of wound healing
• Antimicrobial properties
• Reduction of acute and chronic pain

Here is a list of the most common conditions that we have treated successfully at Reed Chiropractic using SoftWave:

• Knee Pain due to OA
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Shoulder Pain
• Elbow pain (Tennis and Golfers elbow)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Wrist Pain
• Muscle Strains
• Lower Back Pain (general facet pain)
• Sciatica and Radicular pains
• Neuropathy

Note: This is not a complete list, and we cannot guarantee a cure for any condition.  We simply evaluate each patient and provide the best care we can using SoftWave to stimulate their body’s own natural healing response.

SoftWave Therapy is FDA approved and is considered to be non-invasive and safe.  ShockWave in the general form have been studied and used for over 50 years.  The SoftWave,trt device specifically has been being used and studied for the past 20 years.   Some of the most common side effects that people might experience are:

• Redness
• Fatigue for 24-48 hours
• Mild Swelling
• Brusing

SoftWave Therapy treatments typically take about 10-15 minutes.  A gel is applied to the skin over the treatment area.  The applicator is then applied to the area and the shockwave are applied.  The unfocused sound waves penetrate deep into the area and the patient will feel a pulsing sensation over any damaged tissue.  The typical results immediately after treatment is increased mobility and a reduction of pain in the area.

SoftWave Therapy is not indicated in patients who are pregnant, have a pacemaker, or have cancer.  Softwave is also not indicated in children over any area with open growth plate.s  Before your first visit one of our providers with go over your medical history and determine if you are a candidate for SoftWave therapy.