Shockwave Therapy in Salem, OR

Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses patented technology to promote healing at the cellular level, improve blood supply, and initiate the body’s natural healing process. It uniquely delivers energy to an injured, scarred or inflamed area and helps reduce pain, speed up recovery, and regenerate tissue. It is available at licensed medical clinics throughout the United States. Treatment typically takes 5-10 minutes, and no anesthesia, numbing agents, or recovery time is required.

Shockwave Therapyis a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment. Some patients feel a mild tapping or pulsing on the skin, while others experience some discomfort in the treatment area. Some say it feels like a rubber band snapping against the skin. Your provider can adjust the intensity to tolerate. The level of discomfort may also depend on the amount of pain the patient is already experiencing. Most patients can tolerate for the duration of the treatment, which lasts on average 15 minutes. Treatments for erectile dysfunction are painless!

SoftWave is a patented and FDA-cleared treatment that activates the body’s natural healing process. It is a safe, non-invasive, and drug-free option for treating a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, inflammation, orthopedic conditions, and musculoskeletal injuries.

Treatment usually lasts between 15-20 minutes and does not require anesthesia or numbing agents. Downtime for recovery after treatment is not typically needed. ShockWave Therapy is trusted by leading medical providers across the country, including Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Shepherd’s Center, and more, as well as professional sports organizations including MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, NCAA, PGA, USGA USATF, WNBA, Premier League, and UFC.

Generally there are no side effects from ShockWave Therapy and if there are, they are minimal and non-restrictive. SoftWave machines do 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.

ShockWave Therapy is a viable treatment for most individuals experiencing one of the conditions listed here. To determine if ShockWave Therapy is a suitable treatment for you, contact us to schedule an appointment or give us a call at 971-240-3451! 

ShockWave Therapy can be safely combined with prescription medication in most cases.

ShockWave Therapy is generally safe after surgery, depending on the type of surgery performed. In fact, it is commonly used to accelerate healing and post-surgical rehabilitation. Some doctors even use SoftWave machines in the operating room immediately after surgery, to activate the body’s healing process.

ShockWave Therapy is safe for patients with metal in their body, such as pins, plates, or joint replacements.

Yes, ShockWave Therapy is generally safe for patients with blood pressure conditions, like high or low blood pressure.

ShockWave Therapy is not suitable for individuals who are pregnant, have a pacemaker, or have cancer. At your first appointment, our provider can further discuss any conditions that would impact your ability to receive therapy.

•  Improves blood supply
•  Modulates inflammation
•  Reduces acute and chronic pain
•  Stimulates, activates, and recruits resident mesenchymal cells
•  Repairs, remodels, and regenerates tissue
•  Accelerates wound healing
•  Induces antibacterial effect

ShockWave Therapy treats the symptoms of an array of conditions, injuries including:

•  Joint and muscle pain like knee, shoulder, and lower back pain
•  Overuse injuries like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and jumper’s knee
•  Orthopedic conditions like carpal tunnel, meniscus tears, and soft tissue injuries
•  Ulcers, wounds, burns
•  Neuropathies
•  Post-surgical healing
•  Urological conditions like pelvic floor disorders and erectile dysfunction

We currently offer Shockwave Therapy using a Softwave machine at our Salem location.