While not sensationless, treatment should not be painful. Communicate to your practitioner if a certain level of intensity feels like too much- we can easily adjust the level of the machine, to ensure best results and a pain-free experience. Some mild discomfort or soreness shortly after treatment may occur, but most just experience a mild tapping or snapping sensation on the skin during treatment.

So safe! Softwave is FDA approved, and trusted and researched by the top major medical research centers in the U.S. There are little to no side effects or risk associated with treatments. For some, redness and soreness can occur, but usually subsides in a day or two. You should not get SW treatment if you have: active cancer in the area being treated, a pacemaker or other electronic implant, or coagulation disorders.

Oftentime Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is not covered by many insurance companies. However, there are specific reimbursement codes that some plans are recognizing for treatment of conditions like Erectile Dysfunction and Plantar Fasciitis. Call your insurance company and ask about your plan’s specific benefits towards Shockwave Therapy, as well as out-of-network benefits! We also accept HSA & FSA for payment.

Cortisone can be a useful option for some, but often doesn’t provide long lasting healing. Cortisone works by reducing inflammation + pain by suppressing the immune system’s response, whereas SoftWave keeps working for months or longer by triggering your body to heal itself on a cellular level. Plus, for those who don’t love getting shots or injections, Softwave is non-invasive!

We recommend treatments to be done on a once a week basis for 6-10 weeks, but each person and condition is unique. Most patients experience improvement in symptoms after the first session, but weekly sessions for the first few help your body hold onto the change and progress taking place.