Non-Surgical Back Pain Relief in Cincinnati with SoftWave Therapy


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Back pain can turn everyday life into a struggle—sitting at your desk, lifting your kids, working out, or even getting comfortable in bed. At Simply Well Chiropractic in Cincinnati, we help people find back pain relief using non-surgical, drug-free options, including SoftWave Therapy and gentle chiropractic care.

Whether you’re looking for an alternative to injections and surgery or you prefer to avoid traditional chiropractic adjustments, we’ll build a plan that fits your comfort level and your goals.


Back pain is rarely just “tight muscles.” It often involves a combination of irritated joints, inflamed soft tissues, stressed discs, and nerves that have become extra sensitive over time. When these layers stack up, pain can linger for months—or come back again and again.

Common ways back pain shows up:

  • A dull, aching pain in the lower back that worsens with sitting or bending
  • Sharp or “catching” pain with certain movements, like twisting or standing up
  • Pain that travels into the hip, buttock, or leg (sciatica-type symptoms)
  • Stiffness when you first get out of bed or after standing for long periods

If you’ve tried stretching, rest, or over-the-counter pain meds and still feel stuck, it’s a sign your back needs more targeted support.

Most back pain can be evaluated and treated conservatively, but some symptoms are red flags that need immediate medical attention.

Seek urgent or emergency care right away if you notice:

  • New loss of bladder or bowel control
  • Numbness in the groin or “saddle” area
  • Sudden, severe weakness in one or both legs
  • Fever with intense back pain
  • Back pain after a serious fall, accident, or trauma

Please call 911 if you are experiencing these symptoms.


Patients visit us for SoftWave Therapy and chiropractic care with a wide range of back-related concerns, including:

  • Acute low back pain from lifting, twisting, or sudden movements
  • Chronic low back pain that has lasted for months or years
  • Sciatica and radiating leg pain (when irritation and inflammation are contributing factors)
  • Muscle strains and sprains from sports, lifting, or overuse
  • Degenerative disc disease with stiffness and reduced motion
  • Herniated or bulging discs (when conservative care is appropriate)
  • Spinal stenosis cases where the goal is comfort, mobility, and function

SoftWave does not change the structure of your spine, discs, or spinal canal, but it may help reduce pain drivers in the surrounding tissues so you can move more comfortably.

Most people with back pain will improve without surgery when they have the right combination of conservative care. Depending on your history, we may recommend:

  • Activity modification and guided return to movement (rather than long-term bed rest).
  • Therapeutic exercises and home care strategies to support your spine and hips.
  • Chiropractic care to improve joint motion and reduce mechanical stress.
  • Soft tissue therapies and SoftWave Therapy to support tissue healing and circulation.
  • Short-term use of over-the-counter or prescribed medications when appropriate and coordinated with your medical provider.
  • Collaboration with physical therapists, medical doctors, or other specialists if your case calls for it.

At Simply Well Chiropractic, we build a plan around your goals, your current activity level, and how sensitive your back is today—not a one-size-fits-all “protocol.”

In many cases, non-surgical care is recommended as the first line of treatment before considering spine surgery. Conservative care can:

  • Reduce pain and inflammation so your muscles and joints can move more freely.
  • Improve strength, flexibility, and control around your spine.
  • Help you return to work, family life, and exercise with fewer flare-ups.
  • Reduce or delay the need for more invasive procedures when appropriate.

When we evaluate your back pain, we consider both your symptoms and your goals—whether that is lifting your kids without fear, tolerating a full workday, or getting back to running.

Why People in Cincinnati Choose Simply Well Chiropractic for Back Pain

Our goal is to help you get relief and then keep your back feeling better long-term—not just mask pain for a few days.

At Simply Well Chiropractic, we:

  • Focus on non-surgical, drug-free care
  • Offer SoftWave Therapy for people who want a non-invasive option
  • Provide gentle chiropractic care when appropriate
  • Customize plans for both acute and chronic back pain
  • Serve patients from across Cincinnati, including Hyde Park, Madisonville, Mariemont, Fairfax, Oakley, Pleasant Ridge, Norwood, Indian Hills and surrounding neighborhoods

We listen to your history, evaluate how your back is moving, and then design a plan that matches your comfort level and preferences.

SoftWave Therapy is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment that uses focused acoustic waves to stimulate your body’s natural healing response. It’s done in-office, without injections, medications, or surgery.

For many patients, back pain involves irritated muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia around the spine—areas that never fully healed after an injury or years of overload. SoftWave is designed to:

  • Increase local blood flow in stiff, painful areas of the back.
  • Support reduction in inflammation around joints, discs, and soft tissue.
  • Stimulate cellular repair and tissue remodeling in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
  • Break up problematic scar tissue that restricts movement and contributes to ongoing pain.

SoftWave does not change the structure of your discs or bones, but it may help calm the tissue-based pain drivers that keep your back feeling stuck and irritable.

Chiropractic care is widely recognized as a mainstream, non-surgical option for neck and back pain. By improving the way your spine and related joints move, chiropractic adjustments can reduce mechanical stress on irritated structures and help you move with more confidence.

At Simply Well Chiropractic, we offer:

  • Gentle chiropractic adjustments tailored to your comfort level.
  • Joint mobilization and soft tissue work when high-velocity techniques are not a fit.
  • Education on posture, lifting, sleep positions, and everyday ergonomics.
  • Coordination with other providers when imaging, medication, or additional testing is needed.

If you prefer to avoid traditional manual adjustments, we can focus your plan around SoftWave Therapy and lower-force techniques while still addressing how your spine moves.

Your first visit is designed to answer two key questions:

  1. What seems to be driving your back pain right now?
  2. Which conservative, non-surgical options make the most sense for your situation?

During this visit, you can expect:

  • A conversation about your symptoms, medical history, and what you have tried so far.
  • A movement and orthopedic assessment to see how your spine, hips, and muscles are working together.
  • Clear recommendations around SoftWave Therapy, chiropractic care, home strategies, or referrals if additional medical evaluation is needed.

You will leave with a straightforward plan and an honest discussion of what kind of improvement is realistic, how long it may take, and how we will measure progress.

Ready to schedule a softwave appointment for your Back Pain?

You don’t have to keep hoping your back pain will “just go away.” There are non-surgical, drug-free options that can help you move, work, and live with more comfort.

Schedule your $49 Back Pain Discovery Session at Simply Well Chiropractic in Cincinnati and find out whether SoftWave Therapy, chiropractic care, or a combination is the right next step for you.

Not everyone is comfortable with spinal adjustments—and that’s okay.

If you prefer to avoid chiropractic adjustments, you can still receive a back pain plan built around SoftWave Therapy and targeted home recommendations. We’ll focus on supporting healing in your tissues and improving how your back tolerates daily activities.

You’ll still receive a thorough evaluation so we can explain what is likely contributing to your pain and what realistic improvement looks like.

Cincinnati’s trusted softwave provider

Dr. Faith Swartzendruber is a Cincinnati chiropractor and the owner of Simply Well Chiropractic. She has a special interest in helping people with back pain, including cases involving sciatica, disc-related pain patterns, chronic low back issues, and pain that has not responded well to other approaches.

Dr. Faith earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic and is licensed to practice chiropractic in the state of Ohio. She combines SoftWave Therapy and gentle chiropractic techniques to create individualized care plans for each patient.

Her approach is simple: listen carefully, look for root causes, and focus on practical, non-surgical solutions that help you feel and function better.

Dr. Faith earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2022.

She holds Ohio chiropractic license (DC-05144).

Dr. Faith Swartzendruber, DC, integrates her SoftWave Therapy training and chiropractic license with her education background to deliver SoftWave treatments that are both clinically informed and patient-centered.

Dr. Faith has helped hundreds of Cincinnati patients overcome chronic pain with SoftWave Therapy and chiropractic care.

Patients from Hyde Park, Oakley, Madisonville, Mariemont, Fairfax, Norwood, Pleasant Ridge, Indian Hill, and throughout Cincinnati choose Simply Well Chiropractic when they want to explore non-surgical options first.


  • Personalized Care: Every treatment plan is tailored for your unique condition, whether it’s lower back pain, muscle strain, or chronic discomfort from injury or overuse.
  • Clinically Proven Results: FDA-cleared technology with peer-reviewed studies demonstrating 95% effectiveness for back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, and more. Thousands of successful patient outcomes.
  • Immediate Results, Zero Downtime: Patients notice relief after 1-2 sessions and can resume normal activities immediately. No surgery, no recovery period, no missed work or activities.
  • Addresses Root Causes: Reduces inflammation, promotes tissue regeneration, breaks down scar tissue, and recruits stem cells—treating the actual problem, not just symptoms.
  • Non-Invasive Alternative to Surgery: SoftWave provides real healing through tissue regeneration, not just pain management.
  • No Medications or Side Effects: Stop relying on pain pills with potential addiction and side effects. SoftWave activates your body’s natural healing without pharmaceutical risks.
  • Convenient Location: Simply Well Chiropractic is conveniently located off of Wooster Pike, Columbia Parkway and Red Bank Road across from the old Frisch’s Mainliner.
  • A Synergistic Approach for Long-Term Relief: Chiropractic care and SoftWave Therapy offer two methods that, when combined, help relieve existing back pain and keep flare-ups at bay for the long term.

If back pain is limiting your life in Cincinnati, you do not have to keep pushing through it or waiting for it to “just go away.” At Simply Well Chiropractic, we offer SoftWave Therapy and chiropractic care designed to help you move, function, and feel better—without surgery or relying on long‑term medications.

We can look up your chiropractic insurance benefits when you come in for your Discovery Session so you know exactly what to expect from a financial standpoint.

Ready to take the next step?
Call our office today or request an appointment online to schedule your SoftWave Discovery Session for back pain relief in Cincinnati.

Does SoftWave Therapy hurt?

Most patients find SoftWave Therapy very tolerable. You may feel some brief, focused sensations in the treated area as the acoustic waves are delivered, but sessions are quick and there is no required downtime afterward.

How many SoftWave sessions will I need for back pain?

The number of sessions depends on several factors: whether your pain is acute or chronic, how long it has been present, how severe your symptoms are, and how your body responds to the first few treatments. At your Discovery Session, we’ll outline a plan that includes expected frequency and duration.

Can I come in just for SoftWave Therapy without chiropractic adjustments?

Yes. If you prefer not to receive chiropractic adjustments, we can design a plan that focuses on SoftWave Therapy and supportive home strategies. We’ll still explain when chiropractic care might be helpful so you can make an informed choice.

What if I’ve tried physical therapy, injections, or other treatments already?

Project timelines vary, but a typical room makeover can take 2–6 weeks depending on the complexity and availability of materials and furniture.

What if I’ve tried physical therapy, injections, or other treatments already?

Many of our patients have already tried other approaches before coming to us. Our job is to understand what did and didn’t help, then tailor care differently instead of repeating the same plan. We’ll look closely at your history, your exam findings, and your goals so we can recommend something that makes sense for where you are now.

How soon will I feel relief?

Some people notice changes within the first few visits, while others improve more gradually over several weeks. Our focus is not only on reducing pain but also on improving how your back functions so results are more durable.

Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Faith Swartzendruber, DC
Ohio Chiropractic License: DC-05144 | Palmer College of Chiropractic
Founder, Simply Well Chiropractic, Cincinnati