At Align Chiropractic we offer noninvasive whole-body treatments to promote natural healing and help your body recover, whether it’s from a sports injury, chronic back pain, or nerve damage. One of our preferred forms of therapy is SoftWave Therapy, which is a form of therapy that uses acoustic waves to reduce inflammation, help with tissue repair, and relieve pain.
SoftWave treatment delivers low-intensity sound waves to targeted areas in your body. These sound waves penetrate deep into your tissues, stimulating blood flow in the area, promoting cellular repair, and kickstarting your body’s natural healing process. The result is less pain, faster healing, and improved mobility. And we do this all without needles, anesthesia, or medication.
We offer SoftWave therapy here at Align Chiropractic because it aligns with our beliefs of enhancing your physical and emotional well-being while supporting the body’s natural healing process. Our chiropractic treatments manually adjust your body, and our SoftWave therapy complements this treatment by tackling soft tissue injuries at a cellular level.
$99 New Patient Special
- Cone Beam CT (3D imaging)
- Vestibular testing (looking for balance and stability issues that increase stress and muscular tension)
- Postural analysis (structural alignment)
- Sensorimotor Integration testing (looking for smooth, coordinated movement of the head and neck)
- Neurospinal Assessment (assessing each joint for specific movement)
- Oculomotor testing (precision, accuracy and smoothness of eye movements that can contribute to spinal problems)
- Specific Chiropractic adjustment custom tailored to your spine.
Another reason we like to offer this noninvasive therapy at our practice is because we’re aware of the numerous studies showing benefits. It’s especially beneficial for patients who have not responded positively to other treatments.
A study by medical professionals on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic showed that shock wave, or SoftWave Therapy, which delivers high-energy acoustic waves through the skin, can encourage tissue repair and healing. Originally introduced in the 1980s for noninvasive kidney stone treatment (lithotripsy), its applications have since expanded. Focused SWT targets tissues with precise, concentrated waves, while radial SWT disperses energy in a broader pattern. Research conducted in the 1990s and 2000s highlighted its effectiveness in relieving pain, promoting recovery in musculoskeletal conditions, and reducing spasticity in neurological disorders.
If you’re ready to heal naturally with a noninvasive treatment, SoftWave Therapy could be an ideal option for you!
How The Align Chiropractic Process Works
1. Be Truly Heard
The first visit is where we take the time to truly listen to you, and understand your problem and how it is affecting your life. Once we’ve listened and answered all your questions, we do a complete NeuroStructural Exam to get to the root of what’s causing the issue. In almost all cases, we will also be able to start the process of getting you feeling better on the very first day.
2. Get A Customized Plan Of Action
Once we’re clear on what’s causing the problem, then we will have a customized game plan to correct it as effectively and efficiently as possible. Generally we create a plan of specific adjustments tailored to your body, as well as very specific neurological rehabilitation of the eyes, ears and neck to get you the best results in the shortest time.
3. Live A Life Free Of Limitations
Enjoy getting back to doing the things you love to do, want to do, and need to do. With less pain, better balance, and more energy, you’ll be able to be the best version of yourself, free of limitations. Don’t put off feeling great any longer. Schedule today and get your life back!
What Conditions Can SoftWave Therapy Treat?
SoftWave Therapy uses sound waves to address a wide range of conditions that are rooted in injuries or chronic pain. Here are some of the major conditions that the therapy can treat.:
Chronic Pain Conditions
SoftWave therapy can help those with chronic lower back pain or more serious lower back pain issues, such as a herniated disc, sciatica, or spinal stenosis. By improving circulation and reducing inflammation, the therapy reduces pain and promotes healing. The therapy can also help those with arthritis. Although it won’t reverse arthritis, the therapy is an excellent way to help manage arthritic pain.
Musculoskeletal Pain and Injuries
SoftWave treatment can also help those experiencing joint pain in areas like the knees, hips, and shoulders. Those suffering from Achilles tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, or tennis’ elbow will find relief. The therapy helps promote tissue repair and simultaneously encourages the body to use its own system to rebuild damaged tissues.
Sports Injuries
Whether you’re suffering from a muscle sprain, twisted ankle, stress fracture, or an overused muscle, you can use SoftWave treatments to activate your stem cells, speed up healing, and reduce downtimes. The therapy can help stubborn and recurring injuries, too. It can also help prevent future issues by increasing blood flow in targeted areas. Therapy sessions can help athletes recover faster between workout sessions or competitions.
Post-Surgical Recovery
SoftWave therapy is an excellent way to speed up post-surgical recovery as it can reduce the formation of scars and promote healing. It also targets pain receptors and stimulates the production of collagen, a necessary protein in the body that helps heal wounds.
Nerve Damage
The therapy can help restore peripheral nerve damage as well as reduce the pain caused by nerve damage. By stimulating the growth of axons and promoting blood flow, the noninvasive treatment can allow nerves to send and receive signals to the brain again.
Additional Health Benefits Of SoftWave Therapy Treatment in Forest City, NC
SoftWave treatment offers a wealth of health benefits. Some benefits include:
• Pain Relief: SoftWave treatment sends acoustic waves to the targeted areas, stimulating blood flow and reducing inflammation. The noninvasive procedure ensures minimal to zero side effects as well. In just 1-2 sessions, many patients report feeling less pain in the targeted areas.
• Accelerates the Healing Process: SoftWave therapy also stimulates cellular repair, promoting the body’s natural healing process. By promoting the growth of new tissue, the therapy can help accelerate the healing process, making it ideal for athletes with sports injuries.
• Improves Circulation: By boosting flow to the targeted areas, the therapy can improve circulation by ensuring oxygen reaches damaged tissues, nerves, and cells. This improved circulation can also help people with poor vascular health.
• Reduces Inflammation: One of the key reasons we feel pain is inflammation. SoftWave therapy reduces inflammation and swelling, thereby reducing pain. Decreased inflammation can also help improve mobility.
• Offers a Noninvasive Treatment Option: SoftWave treatments are noninvasive, unlike surgery or medications. This typically means little to no side effects and very little downtime post-treatment. It’s a natural way to treat pain without the use of needles.
• Is a Versatile Treatment Option: SoftWave therapy’s gentle approach of using sound waves can be used for a variety of chronic pains and musculoskeletal injuries, from arthritis to sports injuries.
• Promotes Long-Term Healing: Because the therapy promotes cellular and tissue repair, it can promote long-term healing, leading to faster recovery and fewer issues in the future.
• Improved Mobility: Reduced inflammation and swelling can help improve mobility and comfort for many patients post-treatment.
What Happens During the SoftWave Treatment Procedure?
A SoftWave Therapy procedure is an important procedure that can help your body heal naturally and regain some function. Here is a step-by-step look at how we carry out the session.
Step 1
A Conversation: The first step starts with a conversation. Every patient comes in with unique issues, which means our therapy must be personalized for each individual. The first step is simply talking about your medical needs and your goals. A detailed conversation also allows us to determine which areas we need to target.
Step 2
Getting Comfortable: The next step is to get you comfortable. This will depend on the area being treated. You may either choose to sit or lie down. However, our goal is to ensure that you’re relaxed and comfortable throughout the procedure.
Step 3
Applying the Gel: Once you’re comfortable, we apply an ultrasound gel to the areas we plan to treat. This clear, somewhat sticky gel will allow the acoustic waves to penetrate deep into your tissues.
Step 4
Using the Applicator: After applying the gel, we use a handheld applicator to gently move over the targeted areas. While the acoustic waves penetrate deeply into your tissues, you may feel mild discomfort or a tingling sensation. This is temporary. If you experience too much discomfort, we can adjust the intensity of the applicator.
Step 5
Monitoring: Throughout the procedure, we constantly monitor your comfort level. We always encourage patients to give us feedback to ensure the procedure is providing the best results. The entire session takes about 15-20 minutes.
Step 6
Post-Treatment Recommendations: Once the procedure is over, we discuss any post-treatment recommendations. We usually prefer patients to allow the treated areas to heal, which means no intense exercise and no overexertion. Staying hydrated is important, too.
What Should a Patient Expect After Treatment?
Our SoftWave sessions are noninvasive, so there isn’t a long recovery period. Here is what patients should expect after treatment.
Minimal Downtime – SoftWave therapy doesn’t involve any needles or medication so there is minimal to no downtime for recovery. In fact, patients can return to work after their therapy session. We do recommend that you avoid intense workouts or overexerting yourself physically. It’s important to give your body time to fully heal over the next few days.
Mild Tenderness – Some patients may notice some redness in the targeted areas in addition to some tenderness. This is normal as your body has started the healing process. These symptoms are short-lived.
Immediate Relief – Many patients do notice immediate relief after their first session, such as reduced pain in the affected areas. Others also mention they have increased mobility in that area as well.
Gradual Healing – Besides the immediate relief, people will also notice more healing over time. This is because the therapy promotes deep healing and tissue repair. Over time, you should notice reduced inflammation, less stiffness, less pain, and increased mobility. For some cases, we may recommend multiple sessions.
Long-Term Benefits: The treatment promotes cellular and tissue repair, so patients may find that their pain relief and improved mobility are long-lasting. We usually encourage patients to continue with stretching and physical activity to maintain these benefits.
Follow-Up Sessions: Depending on your physical needs, we may recommend follow-up sessions. These sessions continue the progress made during the first session and ensure maximum benefits.
Additional Tips Post-Treatment
To get the best results from SoftWave treatments, we recommend patients drink plenty of water. Besides helping with cellular and tissue repair, it can also flush out toxins.
It’s also important to listen to your body. While some people may be tempted to return to the gym for an intense workout, we advise you to take it a little slower for the next few days. You should be able to resume normal activities, but try to avoid doing anything strenuous, especially if that activity will affect your treated areas.
Finally, we believe in open channels of communication. It’s important that you communicate how you feel – whether it’s good or bad. This can help us tailor any future sessions or ensure that your healing is on the right track.
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221 Low Bridge Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SoftWave Therapy painful?
Most people don’t consider the therapy to be painful. There might be mild discomfort, specifically when the applicator passes over an inflamed area. However, this discomfort is temporary. Moreover, the intensity of the applicator can be adjusted if you’re experiencing more discomfort than usual.
How long does SoftWave Therapy take to work?
SoftWave therapy stimulates your body’s natural healing responses, so the timeline can differ from person to person, depending on the injury and how your body responds. Many people feel a difference after the first therapy session, while others feel relief over the next few days.
How often should you do SoftWave therapy?
SoftWave treatments are usually personalized to meet specific needs. Having said that, many people start with 1-2 sessions per week. This gives their bodies time to respond to the treatment and heal in between sessions. As your body improves, the sessions may be spaced out further and further apart.
Can SoftWave Therapy cause side effects?
Because the therapy is gentle and noninvasive, there are few, if any, side effects. Some people may experience redness or mild soreness in the treated areas, though. This should be temporary and is part of the healing process.
Who should not get SoftWave therapy?
SoftWave treatments use sound waves to target injured areas, so people who have implanted electronic devices, such as pacemakers, shouldn’t get SoftWave therapy as the sound waves may interfere with their devices. In addition, those with open wounds or infections near the targeted areas shouldn’t get the therapy, either. Finally, pregnant women should wait until after they give birth to receive SoftWave treatments.
What conditions can SoftWave Therapy treat?
SoftWave therapy can treat a range of conditions, such as chronic back pain, joint pain, and sports injuries. It can also help people recover post-surgery by reducing inflammation and stimulating the body’s natural healing process.
Are there any restrictions after the treatment?
Although there are no major restrictions after getting SoftWave therapy, it’s a good idea to avoid intense exercises or overexertion to allow your body to heal. Also, follow any recommendations from your provider to ensure you get the full benefits of the therapy.
If you’d like to get started with SoftWave Therapy, call our chiropractor to schedule an appointment.
$99 New Patient Special
Includes Cone Beam CT (3D imaging), Vestibular testing (looking for balance and stability issues that increase stress and muscular tension), Postural analysis (structural alignment), Sensorimotor Integration testing (looking for smooth, coordinated movement of the head and neck), Neurospinal Assessment (assessing each joint for specific movement), Oculomotor testing (precision, accuracy and smoothness of eye movements that can contribute to spinal problems), and Specific Chiropractic adjustment custom tailored to your spine.