Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine
Here at Elite Medical Center in Lyman, South Carolina, we are excited to introduce SoftWave Therapy at our practice. SoftWave is patented non-invasive shockwave therapy that increases blood flow and promotes natural healing at the cellular level. Shockwave Therapy is used to treat all sorts of conditions. From chronic pain to sports injuries to conditions like restless leg and arthritis. Unfocused shock waves spread energy to a larger and deeper area of tissue, which allows for greater healing than radial waves without any side effects.
SoftWave Q & A
SoftWave is a fast and convenient non-invasive procedure that usually lasts 10-15 minutes, with no downtime required for recovery. First, ultrasound gel is applied, then the SoftWave device is gently placed to deliver shock waves to the injured area. Most patients feel a gentle tapping or pulsing sensation. The use of numbing agents is not necessary, since this is a non-invasice procedure. Effective communication with the provider during treatment can help identify treatment hotspots and track progress.
If you are a candidate for treatment, SoftWave Therapy can provide both immediate and long-lasting results. After one SoftWave session, patients typically experience a 20-50% reduction in pain and improvement in mobility, lasting from a few hours to several days. Some patients require multiple sessions before experiencing improvement.
Side effects from SoftWave Therapy are minimal and non-restrictive. SoftWave does not cause bruising or swelling, although some patients may experience slight redness and soreness that typically subsides within one to two days. While recovery downtime is not usually needed, we recommend avoiding high-impact movements or exercise for the first 24-48 hours after treatment.
- Chronic pain, joint pain, muscle pain, orthopedic conditions, overuse injuries, neuropathy, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, inflammation, infection, stress fractures
- Back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Hand and wrist pain such as Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Dupuytren disease, or DeQuervain disease
- Elbow pain such as Golfer's elbow or Tennis elbow
- Foot pain such as Plantar Fasciitis or Achilles Tendonitis
- Leg pain such as hamstring pain, high ankle sprains, Restless Leg syndrome or Shin splints
- Knee pain such as Meniscal tears, Patellar Tendonitis or Chondromalacia Patella
- Skin conditions such as acute second degree burns, scar tissue, wounds, ulcers, venous ulcers, foot ulcers or bed sores
- Additional conditions or injuries such as acute pain, non-unions, apoptosis or necrosis