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SoftWave® (Shockwave) Therapy Tissue Regeneration

A non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic waves to stimulate your body’s own healing process and regenerate damaged tissue.

SoftWave® is at Waterside and Gatewood (Lakewood Ranch) only.

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Patient receiving SoftWave® shockwave therapy to stimulate tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and accelerate natural healing without surgery or medication.

About this service

SoftWave® Tissue Regeneration

SoftWave® Tissue Regeneration also known as shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. These waves generated by a specialized device penetrate the skin and deep tissues, activating cells and promoting the regeneration of damaged tissue.

SoftWave® Therapy can be highly effective in reducing or managing the symptoms of various common musculoskeletal issues by improving blood flow and triggering tissue repair.

Conditions treated

What It Helps

  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Meniscus & Chronic Knee Pain
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Osteoarthritis-related pain
  • Ligament Injuries
  • Sports/Overuse Injuries
  • Muscle Strains
  • Bursitis
  • Shin Splints
  • Golfer's Elbow

Availability

Where to Get This Treatment

Lakewood Ranch

(941) 744-1585

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Sarasota Waterside

941-210-7057

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Not near Waterside or Gatewood?

SoftWave® Therapy is currently offered at our Lakewood Ranch (Gatewood) and Sarasota (Waterside) locations. Patients at our North River location can be referred to either site to begin treatment ask your care team to set up a referral.

Meet the team

Doctors Who Provide This Treatment

Dr. Cynthia Hornback, founder, clinic director, and chiropractic physician at Hornback Chiropractic & Wellness, leading a team of five doctors across Southwest Florida.

Dr. Cynthia Hornback

Founder and Clinic Director
Currently not accepting new patients

Dr. Shena Martin, chiropractic physician and certified acupuncturist, smiling in a professional clinic portrait.

Dr. Shena Martin

Chiropractic Physician / Certified Acupuncturist

Dr. Miranda Torres, chiropractic physician, smiling in a professional clinic portrait.

Dr. Miranda Torres

Chiropractic Physician
Lakewood Ranch

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

SoftWave® therapy is a non-invasive form of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). It uses acoustic pressure waves applied from outside the body to a targeted area. The goal is to support the body’s natural healing response and help address musculoskeletal pain and impaired function. SoftWave® does not involve surgery, injections, or incisions.
After an examination, SoftWave® may be considered for certain musculoskeletal concerns, including chronic tendon or soft-tissue pain, plantar fasciitis, shoulder conditions, rotator-cuff-related pain, some forms of joint pain, and selected post-injury or post-surgical concerns. Whether it is appropriate depends on the diagnosis, location, severity, health history, and goals of care. Your provider will explain whether it is a reasonable option for your specific condition.
The most accurate terminology is that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorizes specific medical devices for specific intended uses. It does not grant a blanket approval that guarantees any therapy will treat every condition or work for every patient. HCW uses a SoftWave® device as part of a provider-directed care plan; your provider can discuss the device, its intended use, and whether treatment is appropriate for your situation.

Most patients describe a tapping, pulsing, or deep-pressure sensation. Some areas can feel more sensitive than others, particularly where there is less soft tissue and/or unhealthy tissue. Your provider begins at a comfortable level and adjusts the energy based on your tolerance while still targeting the area of concern. You should always let the provider know if the sensation is more than you can comfortably tolerate.

Every treatment plan is individualized. For many patients, HCW may recommend a series of eight sessions for one treatment area, but the number and timing of visits depend on your diagnosis, response to care, and provider recommendation. Some patients notice change early, while others improve gradually over a series of visits. Results vary, and no outcome can be guaranteed.
SoftWave® is non-invasive, and many people return to regular daily activities after their visit, subject to their provider’s instructions. Temporary soreness, tenderness, redness, or bruising can occur in the treated area and typically resolves within several days. Your provider will give you individualized aftercare instructions, including guidance about activity and medications.

Safety starts with a provider screening. Please tell us before treatment if you have a cardiac pacemaker or other electronic implant, are pregnant or may be pregnant, have active cancer or tumors, have recently received a cortisone injection, have a blood disorder, use blood-thinning medication, have tinnitus or ringing in the ears, or are age 18 or younger. These factors do not replace a clinical evaluation; they mean your provider must review your history and determine whether, where, and how treatment can be performed safely.

A single SoftWave® session is $250. We offer a 25% package discount; for example, an eight-session package for one treatment area is $1,500. HCW offers payment plans and financing, and accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. During your consultation, our team will review the recommended treatment plan and payment options with you.

“Shockwave® therapy” is a broad term, and devices do not all deliver energy in the same way. Some systems use focused shockwaves, which concentrate energy at a small point and specific depth. Others use radial pressure waves, which deliver their strongest pressure closer to the skin’s surface and decrease with depth.

SoftWav®e uses an electrohydraulic shockwave source and a patented parabolic reflector designed to deliver a broad-focused field of acoustic energy rather than concentrating energy at one small focal point. This allows the provider to address a wider treatment area while tailoring treatment to the patient’s comfort and clinical needs.

The right technology and treatment plan depend on your diagnosis, the body area involved, your medical history, and your provider’s assessment. No shockwave device or treatment approach can guarantee a particular result.

Disclaimer

This FAQ provides general educational information and is not medical advice. SoftWave therapy may not be appropriate for every patient or every condition. A qualified HCW provider will review your history, perform an assessment, discuss potential risks and benefits, and determine whether treatment is appropriate. Individual results vary; no outcome is guaranteed.

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