Shockwave Therapy

We provide patients with safe, effective, and evidence-based options for healing and recovery. Many people who come to us are seeking alternatives to medications, injections, or surgery — and want to address the root causes of pain, not just mask symptoms.

StemWave Therapy is one of the newest and safest technologies we offer to help accomplish that goal.

How StemWave Works

We used the most advanced acoustic waves, which penetrate up to 4 inches. According to 17 separate medical studies (StemWave Medical Studies) this therapy signals the body to: create new blood vessels (localized angiogenesis), boost oxygen into those tissues, and specialized cells that aid in tissue repair. Essentially, StemWave helps “reawaken” your body’s natural healing ability where it has slowed or stalled.

Creates new capillaries (new blood vessels)

All other therapies create short-term increase in blood flow. StemWave regularly creates long-term (years) increased blood flow.

Reduction of inflammation and swelling

which patients can actually see within 1-2 treatments

Stimulation of cell activity

including regenerative Stem cells needed for tissue repair

Improved tissue flexibility and function

especially in muscles, tendons, and ligaments

More Complete Healing

StemWave treatment helps heal more complete (not just faster).

Conditions Commonly Treated with StemWave

We use StemWave as part of individualized care plans for the following conditions:

Shoulder

  • Rotator cuff damage
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Bursitis

Elbow

  • Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
  • Golfer's Elbow (medial epicondylitis)

Wrist

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms

Hip

  • Hip pain from Bursitis and Tendonitis
  • Hip flexor/adductor strains

Knee

  • Meniscus tear symptoms
  • Arthritis
  • Patellar tendonitis
  • Knee swelling

Ankle
or Foot

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Heel pain

What Patients Can Expect

1. The First Visit

During your first visit, one of our chiropractors will perform a thorough diagnostic evaluation to understand your condition. If StemWave therapy is appropriate, we will do a single StemWave session. Within 10 minutes of the StemWave Session, if you have 10-30% less pain and 10-30% easier and fuller movement then we will schedule you for Next Visits.

80% of patients feel less pain and better movement in 1 session

20% of patients don’t feel a difference in 1 session


We only accept to work with patients who are feeling better in the 1st session, so we don’t waste your time or your money (because our mothers raised us right).


2. Next Visits and Care Plans

StemWave therapy takes 10-12 treatments. Each treatment builds on the last, encouraging progressive reduction of pain, improved range of motion, and greater overall function. Your chiropractor will tailor the frequency and number of sessions to your individual condition and goals.

Benefits of StemWave Therapy

Non-invasive treatment with no surgery or downtime
Drug-free pain management without reliance on medications or injections
Improved circulation and tissue oxygenation in targeted areas
Reduction of inflammation and swelling, supporting mobility and comfort
Enhanced healing and repair of muscles, tendons, and ligaments
Support for long-term joint health, including improved flexibility and function
Short treatment sessions (5–10 minutes) that fit into a busy schedule
Well tolerated across age groups, from athletes to older adults

Integrative Approach at SVIC

StemWave therapy is one of several advanced modalities we offer to help patients recover and stay active. It works best when integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan that may include chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapies, Class IV laser therapy, spinal decompression, and condition-specific exercise programs.

By addressing pain from multiple angles — structural, soft tissue, and cellular — we aim not just for symptom relief but for long-term improvement in function, mobility, and quality of life.

Will StemWave work for You?

Our healthcare providers will do a one-time StemWave diagnostic test ($50).

If you have an immediate decrease in pain and increase in range of motion, then this therapy is right for you (this happens 80% of the time).

If you don't have an immediate decrease in pain and increase in range of motion, then StemWave will not work for you (this happens 20% of the time).

We only work with patients who are feeling better in the 1st session, so we don’t waste your time or your money.


​​​​​​​StemWave is safe, non-invasive, and evidence-based, it can be considered both as an early intervention and as a supportive therapy alongside other treatments.

Our team will evaluate your condition carefully to determine whether StemWave is appropriate for you, and we’ll guide you through every step of the process.

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