About SoftWave Therapy - Acoustic Wave Technology to Reduce Pain
SoftWave TRT is an FDA-cleared acoustic wave technology that stimulates your body’s own healing response to reduce pain and repair damaged tissue. No drugs. No needles. No surgery. Just your body doing what it was designed to do, with a little help from one of the most clinically validated pain therapies available today.
Why Most Treatments Don't Actually Fix Anything
Medications
Pain medications work by blocking or dulling the signals your brain receives. The pain feels better because your body stops registering it, not because anything has been repaired. The moment the medication wears off, the pain returns because the underlying damage was never addressed.
Injections
Corticosteroid injections reduce inflammation quickly , but the relief is temporary. Most patients are limited to a few injections per year, and repeated use can actually accelerate tissue breakdown over time. The inflammation comes back because the cause of it hasn’t changed.
Surgery
Surgery restructures or removes damaged tissue and is sometimes the right call. But it comes with significant recovery time, real risk, and no guarantee of success. Many patients who undergo surgery for chronic pain conditions report only partial improvement or a return of symptoms within a few years.
SoftWave doesn’t mask the pain or remove the problem. It gives your body what it needs to repair itself.
What's Actually Happening Under the Surface During SoftWave Treatments
SoftWave TRT uses a patented electrohydraulic spark gap technology paired with a parabolic reflector to generate a supersonic acoustic wave that penetrates deep into damaged tissue without breaking the skin. As the first North American provider of unfocused shockwave therapy, known as Li-ESWT, it covers a broader treatment area than traditional focused devices, resulting in faster and more comprehensive tissue repair.
1. Acoustic Waves Are Delivered
The SoftWave device emits low-intensity acoustic waves that penetrate deep into the affected tissue. You feel a gentle pulsing sensation on the surface while the waves work several centimeters below it.
2. Cell Response Is Triggered
3. Stem Cells Are Activated
4. Inflammation Is Reduced
5. Pain Decreases as Tissue Repairs
Trusted & Researched
$25 Million in Research. 46 Patents. Zero Guesswork.
SoftWave TRT has been in development since 2004, founded by John Warlick and Mark Gronowski with origins in lithotripsy, a proven medical technology used for decades to break up kidney stones using acoustic waves. Since then, more than $25 million has been invested in research and development, resulting in 46 active patents protecting the technology.
SoftWave is a deeply researched, rigorously developed medical technology with a two-decade track record.
Endorsed and used by: The Cleveland Clinic • Walter Reed Military Center • The Mayo Clinic
Trusted by: Elite athletes and professional sports organizations • Orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, chiropractors, and athletic trainers across multiple disciplines • Notable healthcare figures including Dr. Josh Axe and Dr. John David Mullins
SoftWave is FDA Cleared - What Does that Mean?
FDA clearance is not a rubber stamp. It means SoftWave TRT has been reviewed by the United States Food and Drug Administration and cleared for use as a medical device based on demonstrated safety and effectiveness data. It has been evaluated in clinical studies, reviewed by medical professionals, and authorized for use in treating musculoskeletal pain conditions.
This matters because the chronic pain space is full of devices and treatments that make big claims without regulatory backing. SoftWave TRT is not one of them. It has gone through the process, met the standard, and earned the clearance.
Key to Health Chiropractic is an official authorized SoftWave TRT provider, which means Dr. Sandy has been trained directly by SoftWave TRT to administer treatments correctly and safely.
15 Minutes
Average length of each session
No Downtime
Back to your day immediately afterÂ
Non-Invasive
No needles, no surgery, no recovery
Drug-Free
No medications, no side effects
Lasting Relief
Results don’t wear off quickly
Locally Available
Offered at Key to Health Chiropractic
SoftWave Is the Option Most Patients Wish They'd Found Sooner.
SoftWave is a strong fit if you:
- Have been living with chronic pain for months or years
- Want to avoid surgery or are not a surgical candidate
- Have tried medications or injections without lasting relief
- Are looking for a drug-free, non-invasive alternative
- Want to get back to your normal life without a recovery period
- Have already had surgery and are still dealing with residual pain
Patients come to us from:
- Years of managing pain with prescription medication
- Cortisone injection cycles that stopped working
- A surgery recommendation they're not ready to accept
- A general feeling that they've run out of options
SoftWave was founded on a simple belief: no one should have to live with pain or chronic injuries. Key to Health believes the same, which is why we’re dedicated to bringing the best care possible.
How SoftWave Stacks Up
Against Other Pain Treatments
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SoftWave
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Medication
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Injections
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Surgery
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Non-Invasive
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Drug-Free
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No Downtime
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Addresses Root Cause
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Yes
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No
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No
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Sometimes
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Long-Lasting Results
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Yes
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No
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No
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Sometimes
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Session Length
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15 min
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N/A
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30-60 min
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Hours
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Stop Reading About It.
Come Experience It.
Key to Health Chiropractic is now accepting new SoftWave patients in Stroudsburg and the Poconos. Schedule your initial consultation and find out if SoftWave is the right fit for you.
