Shoulder Pain Relief in Cincinnati
$49 Discovery Session at Simply Well Chiropractic
Non-Invasive | FDA-Cleared
Shoulder pain can turn everyday tasks—washing your hair, reaching into a cabinet, buckling a seatbelt, or sleeping on your side—into a constant battle. At Simply Well Chiropractic in Cincinnati, we help people find shoulder pain relief with a non‑invasive, drug‑free treatment called SoftWave Therapy.
Whether your pain came on suddenly after an injury or has been creeping up for months, the sooner you address it, the easier it is to heal and avoid long‑term damage.
Shoulder pain relief in Cincinnati
Shoulder pain can make simple tasks—like lifting your arm, reaching overhead, or sleeping through the night—feel impossible. At Simply Well Chiropractic in Cincinnati, SoftWave Therapy provides a non‑invasive option for people who want to avoid surgery, reduce pain, and restore shoulder function.
Common shoulder pain symptoms patients report include:
- Sharp pain when lifting the arm or reaching overhead
- Dull ache at night or pain that worsens when lying on the shoulder
- Stiffness, tightness, or “frozen” feeling when moving the arm
- Weakness, catching, or a clicking sensation in the joint
If these sound familiar, SoftWave Therapy may help you heal the underlying tissue damage—not just mask the pain.
Common Shoulder Conditions We Treat
Your specific shoulder pain symptoms can help guide you to the right treatment approach. If you’re not sure which condition applies to you, Dr. Faith can help diagnose your issue during your $49 Discovery Session.
Rotator Cuff Pain or Tear
Typical symptoms: Pain with overhead reaching, weakness when lifting, night pain, difficulty sleeping on the affected shoulder.
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that provide stability and allow arm movement. Injury, tendinitis, or tears in these structures are among the most common causes of shoulder pain.
Learn About Rotator Cuff Treatment →Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Typical symptoms: Extreme stiffness, loss of range of motion, pain with any movement, difficulty with daily tasks like getting dressed.
Frozen shoulder develops when the connective tissue around your shoulder joint becomes thick and tight, severely limiting movement. It progresses through distinct stages and can take months or years to resolve without treatment.
Learn About Frozen Shoulder Treatment →Shoulder Bursitis
Typical symptoms: Swelling and dull aching pain at the top/front of shoulder, pain with certain movements, warmth or redness over the area.
Bursitis occurs when the bursa (a fluid-filled sac that cushions your shoulder joint) becomes inflamed. Often caused by overuse, repetitive motions, or sudden injury.
Learn About Bursitis Treatment →Shoulder Arthritis
Typical symptoms: Grinding sensation, progressive joint stiffness, dull aching pain, worsening over time.
Arthritis in the shoulder joint causes cartilage to break down over time. It’s common in older adults and those with a history of shoulder injury or overhead activities.
Learn About Arthritis Treatment →Shoulder Impingement
Typical symptoms: Sharp pain with overhead lifting, catching sensation, pain at night, weakness with lifting.
Impingement occurs when tendons in your shoulder become compressed or “pinched” between bone structures. Often develops from poor posture, muscle imbalances, or repetitive overhead activities.
Learn About Impingement Treatment →Shoulder Instability
Typical symptoms: Recurrent shoulder slipping or dislocation, weakness, pain with movement, feeling like the joint may “pop out.”
Shoulder instability occurs when the structures that keep the shoulder joint in place become loose or damaged, often due to injury or repetitive strain. This can lead to repeated dislocations and ongoing discomfort.
Learn About Shoulder Instability Treatment →Deltoid Strain
Typical symptoms: Pain on the outer shoulder, tenderness, swelling, weakness when lifting the arm, discomfort with overhead movement.
A deltoid strain involves overstretching or tearing of the deltoid muscle, commonly caused by overuse, heavy lifting, or sudden movements.
Learn About Deltoid Strain Treatment →Pectoralis Minor Strain
Typical symptoms: Front shoulder or chest pain, tightness, pain with pushing or reaching, limited shoulder mobility.
A pectoralis minor strain affects a small chest muscle that helps stabilize the shoulder blade. Injury or tightness in this muscle can disrupt shoulder mechanics and cause pain.
Learn About Pectoralis Minor Treatment →Throwing-Related Shoulder Pain
Typical symptoms: Pain during or after throwing, reduced velocity or control, stiffness, shoulder fatigue.
Common in athletes, throwing-related shoulder pain results from repetitive overhead motion that stresses muscles, tendons, and joint structures over time.
Learn About Throwing Shoulder Pain Treatment →Chronic Shoulder Pain
Typical symptoms: Persistent aching, stiffness, reduced range of motion, pain lasting longer than a few months.
Chronic shoulder pain can stem from unresolved injuries, degeneration, or ongoing inflammation, often limiting daily activities and quality of life.
Learn About Chronic Shoulder Pain Treatment →Post-Surgical Shoulder Pain and Stiffness
Typical symptoms: Ongoing pain after surgery, stiffness, limited mobility, slow recovery progress.
After shoulder surgery, scar tissue, inflammation, and reduced movement can lead to lingering pain and stiffness, delaying full recovery.
Learn About Post-Surgical Shoulder Treatment →
What Is SoftWave Therapy for Shoulder Pain?
SoftWave Therapy is a non‑invasive, regenerative technology that uses targeted acoustic (sound) waves to stimulate healing in injured or degenerating tissue. Instead of relying on drugs, injections, or surgery, it works at the cellular level to help your body repair itself.
At Simply Well Chiropractic in Cincinnati, we use an FDA‑cleared SoftWave device that:
- Treats a broad area of shoulder tissue (not just one tiny point)
- Penetrates deep into the rotator cuff, tendons, and joint structures
- Provides treatment with no incisions, anesthesia, or downtime
SoftWave Therapy has been used in hospitals, sports medicine centers, and orthopedic clinics worldwide for more than 20 years to treat musculoskeletal pain and support tissue repair. The same technology trusted by professional athletes and major medical centers is available right here in Cincinnati.
How SoftWave Therapy Helps Shoulder Pain Heal
SoftWave Therapy works by sending targeted acoustic waves deep into the affected area.This process helps the body heal more efficiently and can lead to long-lasting improvements in mobility and pain relief.
Increase blood flow
Increase blood flow to injured tissues, enhancing nutrient delivery and waste removal.
Stimulate cellular repair
Stimulate cellular repair by activating stem cells and growth factors that accelerate tissue regeneration.
Promote collagen production
Promote collagen production, which is essential for tendon and ligament healing.
Shoulder Conditions Treated with SoftWave Therapy
Cincinnati’s trusted softwave provider
Dr. Faith Swartzendruber is a licensed chiropractor and SoftWave Therapy provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, who helps people find relief from shoulder pain and restore comfortable, natural movement. She focuses on easing discomfort, reducing inflammation, and addressing the root cause of pain—without surgery or heavy medications. Using an evidence-informed, personalized approach, Dr. Faith combines SoftWave Therapy with targeted chiropractic and rehabilitative care to promote lasting healing, improved mobility, and better shoulder function.
Dr. Faith earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2022.
Dr. Faith 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.
How Is SoftWave Therapy Different?
When you are in pain, it is natural to compare your options. Many patients who visit our Cincinnati office have already tried medications, physical therapy, or injections with only partial or temporary relief.
Here is how SoftWave Therapy differs from common shoulder pain treatments:
- Non-Invasive: No needles, incisions, or anesthesia required.
- Minimal Downtime: Most patients return to daily activities immediately after treatment.
- Drug-Free: Reduces reliance on pain medications and anti-inflammatories.
- Targets Root Causes: Stimulates the body’s own repair mechanisms rather than just masking symptoms.
- Clinically Proven: Supported by research for effectiveness in treating musculoskeletal injuries, including those of the shoulder.
This tissue‑focused approach is why SoftWave is often described as “tissue regeneration therapy” rather than just pain management.
What to expect from Your SoftWave treatment
Your shoulder pain care at Simply Well Chiropractic starts with a focused assessment and, when appropriate, a SoftWave Discovery Session.
During this visit, the SoftWave device is applied around the shoulder to:
- Locate the exact areas of tissue damage or irritation
- Deliver therapeutic waves that begin the healing process
- Help determine how well your shoulder responds to SoftWave Therapy
If SoftWave appears to be a good fit for your condition, Dr. Faith will outline a customized plan based on your diagnosis, pain levels, and goals. Many patients start with a short series of treatments spread over several weeks, with adjustments made as your shoulder improves.
Because SoftWave continues to stimulate biological repair even after your final session, it is common to notice ongoing improvements in pain and function over the following weeks. Some patients choose occasional maintenance sessions to help keep symptoms from returning, especially if they have chronic or high‑demand shoulder use.
Ready for Shoulder Pain Relief in Cincinnati?
Don’t let shoulder pain hold you back from the activities you love. Discover why SoftWave Therapy at Simply Well Chiropractic is becoming the preferred solution for shoulder pain relief in Cincinnati.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SoftWave Therapy for Shoulder Pain
Have questions before booking your $49 Discovery Session? Here are answers to our most common patient questions.
Does SoftWave Therapy Hurt?
SoftWave Therapy is both diagnostic and therapeutic—and the “pain response” is actually a good sign. Here’s how it works: When Dr. Faith moves the SoftWave device over your shoulder, you’ll feel nothing when it passes over healthy tissue. But when it reaches affected or damaged tissue, you’ll feel a distinct sensation—like a rubber band snapping against your skin. This is the diagnostic part that helps us locate the exact area of tissue damage. The pain response pinpoints tissue damage that may not be in your main pain area. (Many patients have referred pain or compensation patterns, so the real problem isn’t always where it hurts.) If you feel a response when the device passes over the affected tissue, it’s a good indicator that SoftWave Therapy will help you. Dr. Faith uses your feedback to focus treatment on the exact damaged tissue that needs healing.
How is SoftWave Therapy different from cortisone injection?
The key difference: SoftWave heals tissue, while injections mask pain.
Many of our patients tried injections first, only to have their pain return when the cortisone wore off. SoftWave addresses the root cause—tissue damage—rather than just masking symptoms.
Will I need shoulder surgery after SoftWave Therapy?
Some patients avoid surgery altogether with SoftWave Therapy. Studies show that 70–80% of rotator cuff and shoulder pain cases improve significantly without surgery when treated with SoftWave Therapy. At Simply Well Chiropractic in Cincinnati some of our patients came to us after being told they “needed surgery.” After SoftWave treatment, they no longer needed the procedure.
Here’s the typical decision path:
Try conservative treatment first (SoftWave Therapy, physical therapy, rest, pain management)
Consider surgery only if SoftWave doesn’t provide adequate improvement
SoftWave is often your best chance to avoid surgery and get back to the activities you love without downtime or recovery risk.
What does SoftWave Therapy cost?
At Simply Well Chiropractic in Cincinnati, we want to make sure SoftWave Therapy treatments will work for you before we suggest a treatment plan. This is why our no-commitment Discovery Session with Dr. Faith is $49. This includes an evaluation and your first SoftWave treatment. Dr. Faith will be able to identify affected tissue, and you should feel some slight improvement in your condition after the first treatment.
Individual Session after the Discovery Session: $165 per session
Compared to alternatives: Cortisone injection: $500–$1,000, Shoulder surgery: $10,000–$50,000+
How Many SoftWave sessions will I need?
Most patients start noticing meaningful improvement after about four SoftWave sessions, with typical treatment plans ranging from 6–8 total treatments. The exact number depends on how long you’ve had the problem, how severe it is, and how your body responds in the first few visits.
For many recent or mild cases, a shorter plan of 4–6 sessions is often enough to significantly reduce pain and restore function. More chronic or long‑standing conditions usually respond best to 6–8+ sessions, and some patients with advanced degeneration or heavy, ongoing demands on their shoulder may benefit from occasional maintenance visits after the initial series.
What makes care with Dr. Faith different is her conservative, patient‑first approach. She does not believe in overselling large packages up front or locking patients into more care than they truly need. Instead, she typically recommends a reasonable starting plan based on your exam findings, then re-evaluates your progress as you go, adjusting the number of sessions only if your results show that additional treatment would be helpful.
If you’re doing well after your initial series, there’s no pressure to continue—you’re done. If your condition is more chronic and you still have room to improve, you and Dr. Faith can decide together whether to add a few more visits or set up a simple maintenance plan, rather than paying for a large package you might not need.
Does Insurance Cover SoftWave Therapy?
SoftWave Therapy is not covered by insurance plans. In most cases, SoftWave Therapy is eligible for HSA/FSA, though.
How quickly will I see results from SoftWave Therapy?
Results come in stages, and most patients comment on noticeable improvement after 3-4 sessions. Individual results vary based on condition severity, age, and overall tissue health. Dr. Faith will give you a more specific timeline during your evaluation.
What if I’ve already tried physical therapy, injections, or other treatments?
If physical therapy didn’t help, injections only provided temporary relief, or you’ve exhausted other options—SoftWave Therapy works differently and often succeeds where other treatments have failed. SoftWave activates your body’s own healing response at the cellular level. It doesn’t just mask pain like injections or rely on exercise like PT—it regenerates damaged tissue. Don’t give up. If other treatments haven’t worked, that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. Schedule your $49 Discovery Session and see if SoftWave is the solution you’ve been looking for.
Is SoftWave Therapy FDA-approved?
Yes. SoftWave is FDA-cleared for musculoskeletal pain and tissue repair. SoftWave technology has been used clinically for over 20 years in hospitals, sports medicine centers, and orthopedic clinics worldwide. The device used at Simply Well Chiropractic is the latest-generation SoftWave technology with the most advanced clinical research supporting its safety and effectiveness.
FDA-cleared Class II medical device: Used by professional sports teams, military medical facilities, and major hospitals. You can feel confident knowing you’re receiving a proven, FDA-cleared treatment from a qualified healthcare provider.
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Faith Swartzendruber, DC
Ohio Chiropractic License: DC-05144 | Palmer College of Chiropractic
Founder, Simply Well Chiropractic, Cincinnati