Orthopedic/Sport Injuries

SoftWave treatment helps repair tissues in tendons, ligaments, and muscles, effectively treating various orthopedic and sports injuries. It may also benefit other conditions. If you’re unsure if our services are right for you, please call us at (602) 887-7632 and leave a message. We’ll call you back promptly, usually within the same day or by the next day, to answer your questions.

Your safety is our top priority. Please consider the following contraindications for FIG Wellness Therapy:

• New onset of unexplained pain
• Cardiac pacemakers or other implantable devices near treatment areas
• Coagulation disorders, thrombosis, heart or circulatory conditions
• Use of anticoagulants like Marcumar, Heparin, Coumadin
• Tumor diseases or systemic cancers such as leukemia
• Pregnancy or growth plates (FIG Wellness Therapy only treats adults)
• Recent cortisone therapy within the last 6 weeks
• History of fainting for unknown reasons or vagal response
• History of seizures or seizure disorders
• Recent surgeries or procedures in the treatment area (consult your doctor)

Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications is not a contraindication. Still, more treatment sessions may be required due to potential interference with SoftWave therapy’s effects.

Please remember, this list is not exhaustive. At FIG Wellness Therapy, we only work with adults. If we determine that you may not be a suitable candidate, we will explain this decision to you. Your safety and well-being are always our top priority.

Before your first appointment, please fill out the New Client Intake Form- Orthopedic/Sport Injuries.

We recommend wearing clothing that allows easy access to treatment areas, such as shorts for hip or knee treatments or a sports bra for shoulder and upper back treatments.

For the best results with SoftWave therapy, please shave the treatment area, like the armpit, for shoulder treatment. It ensures direct contact and better energy penetration into the tissue, maximizing the treatment benefits.

First, the gel is applied to the area that needs treatment. Then, the therapist uses an applicator that produces deep acoustic wave pulses with precision, slowly moving around the injured area to target all the painful points. The applicator stays in these painful areas until the pulses reduce the pain, ensuring a thorough and effective treatment.

These sound waves penetrate deep into damaged tissue, resulting in increased mobility and significantly reduced inflammation and pain in just 1- 3 treatments. Additionally, electrohydraulic shockwaves have proven to have a 300% increase in small, medium, and large blood vessels within 12 weeks following the first treatment.

Most clients notice improvement after 1-3 sessions, but for lasting results, 4-10 sessions are recommended to treat both symptoms and the root causes. Problems in the foot or knee can often come from issues in the lower back or hip, and the reverse is also true. That’s why addressing both areas is key for a full recovery.

The benefits don’t stop once the sessions are over. Full results usually appear about 12 weeks later, as it takes around three months for tissues to fully heal.

To keep the results lasting longer, regular maintenance treatments—once a month to once a year—help keep stem cells active and maintain the benefits.

SoftWave Tissue Regenerative Technology stimulates the body’s natural inflammatory response, which is crucial for healing. After treatment, avoid using anti-inflammatory medications (such as aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, and Naprosyn). If you experience discomfort, you may apply mild heat as needed. Pain should subside within 24 hours. You can use over-the-counter non-anti-inflammatory pain medications like Tylenol if necessary and suitable for you. Additionally, reduce activity for 48 hours post-treatment and stay well-hydrated.