Conditions Treated by SoftWave Therapy

Foot and ankle pain can make every step uncomfortable, especially for runners, walkers, and people who stand for work. SoftWave Therapy is frequently used for:

• Ankle sprains (acute & chronic instability)
• Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Chronic heel pain
• Heel spurs
• Foot tendonitis
• Ligament sprains (ankle, midfoot)
• Foot Arthritis
• Stress fractures in the foot

SoftWave’s broad‑focused acoustic waves can reach deep into the fascia and tendon tissue, increasing circulation and stimulating healing in areas that have been irritated for months or even years.

Knee pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek SoftWave Therapy in Cincinnati. We often use it for:

• Patellar tendinitis (Jumper’s knee)
• Runner’s Knee
• ACL/MCL/LCL injuries
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Chronic knee instability
• Post-surgical knee pain and stiffness
• Knee Arthritis
• Knee Bursitis
• IT band syndrome

By delivering focused sound waves around the patellar tendon and surrounding structures, SoftWave can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support a more active lifestyle.

Hip and outer‑hip pain can be especially stubborn because the joint is deep and under constant load. SoftWave may be appropriate for:

• Hip bursitis
• Hip flexor issues
• Gluteus tendinopathy
• Piriformis syndrome
• Sciatica
• Post-surgical hip pain and stiffness
• Running-related hip pain
• Chronic hip instability
• Hip Osteoarthritis

The deep‑penetrating acoustic waves help reduce irritation in the tendons and soft tissues along the outer hip, making walking, climbing stairs, and sleeping more comfortable.

Neuropathy can cause burning, tingling, numbness, or “pins and needles” in the feet, legs, or hands that make walking and sleeping more difficult. SoftWave Therapy is sometimes used for:

• Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
• Idiopathic peripheral neuropathy
• Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
• Sciatica
• Carpal tunnel syndrome

SoftWave is not a cure for all forms of nerve damage, but by improving local blood flow and reducing soft tissue irritation, it may help decrease symptoms and improve comfort as part of a broader neuropathy treatment plan.

SoftWave is not a replacement for spinal surgery or emergency care, but it may help with certain soft‑tissue‑driven back and neck problems. In combination with chiropractic care and rehabilitative exercise, we may use SoftWave for:

• Chronic low back pain
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Sciatica
• Muscle spasms
• Spinal osteoarthritis
• Stenosis
• Spondylosis

By improving circulation and reducing chronic muscle tension, SoftWave can support better mobility and comfort for day‑to‑day movement.

Many Cincinnati athletes and active adults seek SoftWave Therapy when their injuries simply are not healing on their own. Common sports‑related uses include

• Strains and sprains
• Stress Fractures
• Tendonitis
• Patellar tendinitis (Jumper’s knee)
• Rotator cuff Injuries
• Tennis elbow
• IT band syndrome
• Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
• Ankle sprains (acute & chronic)
• Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome)
• Surgical recovery

SoftWave’s ability to stimulate tissue repair makes it a strong option when you have already tried rest, stretching, or basic care but still cannot get back to your normal level of performance.

Arthritis can make everyday movements—like walking, climbing stairs, or getting out of a chair—feel stiff, achy, and limiting. SoftWave Therapy is often used for:

• Knee osteoarthritis
• Hip osteoarthritis
• Shoulder osteoarthritis
• Lumbar spine arthritis
• Cervical spine arthritis
• Ankle osteoarthritis
• Facet joint arthritis
• Thumb CMC arthritis
• First MTP (big toe) arthritis
• Wrist osteoarthritis
• Hand/finger arthritis

While SoftWave does not “cure” arthritis, shockwave‑type treatments have been shown to reduce pain and improve function by calming irritated soft tissues around arthritic joints and supporting better mobility when combined with other conservative care.

Elbow pain often develops from repetitive motions at work, in sports, or during daily activities that strain the tendons around the joint. SoftWave Therapy is often used for:

• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
• Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
• Triceps tendinitis
• Biceps tendinitis (distal)
• Radial tunnel syndrome
• Elbow ligament sprains (UCL, RCL)
• Post-surgical elbow pain & stiffness

By delivering acoustic waves into the irritated tissues, SoftWave can help reduce pain, improve circulation, and support tendon healing, especially when symptoms have not responded well to rest, bracing, or traditional conservative care.

Leg pain can come from overuse, sports injuries, or chronic conditions that make standing, walking, or going up and down stairs uncomfortable. SoftWave Therapy is often used for:

• Sciatica (lumbar radiculopathy)
• Hamstring strains
• IT band syndrome
• Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
• Achilles tendinitis / tendinosis
• Quadriceps tendinitis / strain
• Patellar tendinitis (Jumper’s knee)
• Hip flexor tendinitis / strain
• Calf strains (gastrocnemius/soleus)
• Restless Leg Syndrome

By delivering acoustic waves into irritated muscles and tendons, SoftWave can help reduce pain, improve circulation, and support tissue healing, especially when leg pain has lingered despite rest, stretching, or traditional conservative care.

Wrist and hand pain can develop from typing, gripping, lifting, or repetitive tasks that strain the small joints and tendons in these areas. SoftWave Therapy is often used for:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
• Wrist Sprain
• Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis)
• Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger)
• Dupuytren’s Contracture
• Thumb Sprain

By delivering acoustic waves into the irritated soft tissues, SoftWave can help reduce pain, improve circulation, and support healing in the tendons and surrounding structures, especially when symptoms have persisted despite rest, bracing, or other conservative care.