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Your Knee Pain Has a Source. SoftWave Has an Answer.

The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most abused. Whether yours gave out gradually over years or took a hit it never recovered from, the damage driving your pain is real and it responds to the right treatment. SoftWave TRT works at the cellular level to repair what’s broken rather than mask what hurts.

Knee Pain Rarely Has One Answer.
Let's Figure Out Yours.

The knee takes more force per step than almost any other joint in the body. Over time, or after injury, the structures inside and around it can break down in ways that produce persistent pain resistant to standard treatment. Here’s what Dr. Sandy most commonly sees at Key to Health.

Knee Osteoarthritis

The cartilage lining the knee joint wears down over time, leaving bone to grind against bone. The result is deep, aching pain that worsens with activity and stiffens after sitting or sleeping. Knee OA is one of the leading reasons patients come to Key to Health seeking an alternative to cortisone or replacement surgery.

Patellar Tendinitis

Also called jumper’s knee, patellar tendinitis is chronic inflammation and degeneration of the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shinbone. It causes pain just below the kneecap that worsens with activity and tends to be stubbornly resistant to rest alone.

Meniscus Tears and Degeneration

The menisci are the shock-absorbing cartilage pads inside the knee. Tears from acute injury or gradual degeneration cause pain, swelling, and a catching or locking sensation that makes the knee feel unpredictable and unreliable underfoot.

IT Band Syndrome

The iliotibial band runs along the outside of the thigh and attaches near the knee. When it becomes tight or inflamed, it creates sharp pain on the outer knee during activity that doesn’t respond well to stretching or foam rolling alone.

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Common in adolescents and active young adults, Osgood-Schlatter causes pain and swelling at the bony prominence below the kneecap where the patellar tendon attaches. It can persist into adulthood if the underlying tissue damage isn’t properly addressed.

Post-Injury and Post-Surgical Knee Pain

Knees that have been through ACL tears, meniscus repairs, or partial replacements often carry residual pain, scar tissue, and dysfunction long after the procedure is considered healed. SoftWave addresses the tissue-level damage that surgical recovery leaves behind.

You're Not Imagining It.
The Treatments You've Tried Really Don't Last.

Knee pain has a frustrating pattern of responding briefly to treatment and then returning. It’s not a failure of willpower or effort. It’s a structural problem that most standard approaches aren’t designed to solve:

Medication

Pain relievers and anti-inflammatories quiet the knee temporarily. But cartilage doesn’t regenerate on its own and tendons don’t heal just because the pain signal has been dulled. The damage accumulates while the symptoms get managed.

Cortisone Injections

Cortisone can provide meaningful relief for knee osteoarthritis and tendinitis in the short term. The problem is that each injection tends to be less effective than the last, and there’s evidence that repeated injections accelerate cartilage loss in the knee joint specifically. It’s a diminishing return with a real downside.

Physical Therapy

Strengthening the quads, hamstrings, and supporting musculature around the knee absolutely reduces stress on the joint. But muscle strength can’t replace lost cartilage, repair a degenerating tendon, or regenerate tissue at the cellular level. PT is often a valuable piece of the puzzle but rarely the whole solution for chronic knee pain.

Knee Replacement Surgery

Total or partial knee replacement is a significant procedure with a recovery measured in months and outcomes that depend heavily on the patient’s age, weight, and activity level. Most patients want to push it off as long as possible, and SoftWave gives them a meaningful way to do that.

Knees That Have Been Through a Lot Are Exactly What SoftWave Is Designed For.

Eliminate Knee Pain

The SoftWave Process at Key to Health

From your first conversation to your personalized SoftWave treatment plan, here’s how the process will unfold.

Initial Consultation

Dr. Sandy will sit down with you to talk through your pain, your history, and your goals. It’s a no-pressure conversation to make sure SoftWave is the right fit before anything else happens.

There’s no commitment required and no hard sell. Just an honest conversation about what you’ve been dealing with and whether SoftWave makes sense for you.

SoftWave Session

The SoftWave device is applied directly to the area of concern. You’ll feel a gentle pulsing sensation as the acoustic waves get to work on the damaged tissue underneath.

The treatment is non-invasive and comfortable, with no anesthesia and no preparation needed beforehand.

Most sessions take around 15 minutes from start to finish.

Ongoing Treatment Plan

Dr. Sandy will put together a plan tailored to your specific condition and the results she sees from your first session. Most patients see the best results over a series of sessions, and she’ll walk you through exactly what that looks like for you.

Every plan is different because every patient is different, and Dr. Sandy will make sure yours fits your life and your schedule.

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The Poconos' Home for SoftWave Therapy

Key to Health Chiropractic is conveniently located in Stroudsburg, PA and proudly serves the entire Poconos area.

Monday 10AM-12:30PM & 3PM-6:30PM
Tuesday 3PM - 6:30PM
Wednesday 10AM-12:30PM & 3PM-6:30PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 10AM-12:30PM & 3PM-6:30PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

SoftWave Therapy – By Appointment Only
SoftWave sessions are scheduled individually and are not offered during standard office hours. Call us during the hours listed above and we’ll find a time that works for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SoftWave Therapy

Everything you want to know about SoftWave therapy before you come in.

SoftWave has shown meaningful results for knee osteoarthritis including patients with significant joint space narrowing. It stimulates cartilage repair, reduces synovial inflammation, and activates the body’s healing response in the joint tissue. It won’t rebuild a joint that has completely deteriorated, but for most patients the result is real pain reduction and improved function without surgery. Dr. Sandy will give you an honest assessment of what to expect based on the severity of your condition.
Gel injections add lubrication to the joint temporarily but don’t address the underlying tissue degeneration. SoftWave stimulates the body to repair that degeneration at the cellular level. The mechanisms are completely different and the results from SoftWave tend to be more durable because something is actually being fixed rather than supplemented.
Not at all. Post-surgical knee pain, scar tissue from prior procedures, and residual dysfunction after ACL or meniscus repair are all areas where SoftWave has demonstrated strong results. Bring your surgical history to your consultation and Dr. Sandy will assess what’s still driving the pain and whether SoftWave is the right next step.
Yes. Patellar tendinitis is one of the tendon conditions that responds particularly well to acoustic wave therapy. The acoustic waves drive blood flow and stem cell activity directly into the tendon, stimulating collagen production and repair in tissue that struggles to heal on its own due to limited circulation.
No. The SoftWave device delivers a rhythmic pulsing sensation to the treatment area. Most patients with even severely painful knees find the treatment comfortable throughout. No numbing, no preparation, and no recovery time afterward.

Your Knees Have Taken Enough.
Time to Give Them Something That Actually Works.

Key to Health Chiropractic is now accepting new SoftWave patients in Stroudsburg and the Poconos.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Sandy and find out what SoftWave can do for your knee pain specifically.

Visit Us

1101 N. 5th St Stroudsburg, PA

Call Us

570-476-4100

Disclaimer: Key to Health Chiropractic is an authorized SoftWave TRT provider serving Stroudsburg and the Poconos. The SoftWave name, logo, and related marks are the property of SoftWave TRT, Inc.

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