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SoftWave Therapy in Franklin, TN
SoftWave therapy is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate your body's natural healing response, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain without surgery or medication. At Cool Springs Chiropractic in Franklin, TN, we use it for chronic joint pain, tendon injuries, and soft-tissue conditions that haven't fully responded to other treatments.
Better Together
How SoftWave complements chiropractic care.
Adjustments restore alignment. SoftWave heals the tissue around it. They work on different systems — combining them fixes both sources of pain.
Chiropractic Adjustment
- Focus
- Joint alignment and motion.
- How it works
- A precise, hands-on thrust that restores joint position and mobility.
- Where it works
- Bones, joints, and the nerve pathways they protect.
- Role in your plan
- Primary corrective care — the foundation of the practice.
SoftWave Therapy
- Focus
- Soft tissue, inflammation, and cellular repair.
- How it works
- High-energy acoustic pulses that stimulate blood flow and the body's own repair response.
- Where it works
- Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules.
- Role in your plan
- Adjunct healing when soft-tissue damage or inflammation slows recovery.
Dr. Hinz and Dr. Smith often build SoftWave into a broader chiropractic care plan rather than treating it as a standalone service — the two multiply results when used together.
What Conditions Does SoftWave Treat?
- Chronic neck and back pain
- Shoulder tendinopathies
- Knee pain and osteoarthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Muscular trigger points
- Neuropathies
How It Works
The science behind SoftWave, in plain English.
SoftWave uses patented shockwave technology (originally developed to break up kidney stones) to trigger your body's own repair response — no drugs, no incisions, no downtime.
- 1
High-energy acoustic waves reach the tissue
A handheld applicator directs targeted pulses several centimeters deep — through skin, muscle, and connective tissue — right to the injured area.
- 2
Blood flow ramps up and repair cells respond
The waves signal your body to increase circulation and recruit its own repair mechanisms in the treated zone, the biological engine behind natural healing.
- 3
Inflammation drops, tissue starts to remodel
As inflammation clears, the tissue rebuilds stronger over the following days and weeks, not just numbed against pain, actually healing.
SoftWave is FDA-cleared, non-invasive, and requires no recovery time. Most sessions run 10-15 minutes.
What to Expect
What happens during a SoftWave session?
No needles, no numbing, no downtime. Here's exactly what your visit looks like.
- 1
Consultation & fit check
Your first visit starts with a short conversation about your symptoms and history — the doctor confirms SoftWave is a good match before anything else.
- 2
The applicator maps the area
A specialized head passes low-energy pulses across the treatment zone (about 15 minutes) to pinpoint exactly where the pain and tissue damage live.
- 3
Targeted treatment pulses
The doctor delivers the therapeutic pulses to the mapped area — most sessions run 10-15 minutes and feel like a firm tap, no numbing needed.
- 4
Walk out, back to your day
No recovery period. You can drive yourself home and get on with the rest of your schedule.
Occasional mild redness or swelling in the treated area is normal and usually resolves within a few hours.
Your Care Plan
How many SoftWave sessions will I need?
SoftWave plans are short by design — typical total is 2-10 sessions depending on the condition and how your tissue responds.
- 11-2 sessions
First Response
Your doctor watches how your tissue reacts to the initial pulses and confirms SoftWave is the right tool for your case.
- 22-8 sessions
Full Series
Weekly visits let the healing response build session-over-session — most patients feel meaningful change in this phase.
- 3As needed
Follow-up
Once you're feeling better, periodic touch-up sessions protect the gains and keep the tissue healthy long-term.
We map the full plan and cost at visit 1 — no open-ended care, no surprises.
Get Your $49 EvaluationIs It Safe?
SoftWave, backed by real safeguards.
FDA-cleared, non-invasive, and screened before it starts — SoftWave has no known significant side effects.
FDA-cleared
SoftWave's patented shockwave technology is FDA-cleared for musculoskeletal pain treatment.
Non-invasive
No needles, no incisions, no drugs. The applicator works from the outside.
No downtime
Walk out and drive home. Any mild redness or swelling clears within a few hours.
Screened first
Dr. Hinz and Dr. Smith confirm SoftWave is a fit before any therapeutic pulses begin.
SoftWave Pricing
Try SoftWave therapy for $49.
New-patient evaluation, consultation, and fit check
- ✓10-15 minute sessions
- ✓FDA-cleared, non-invasive
- ✓No recovery time
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FAQ · SoftWave Therapy
Straight answers
What is SoftWave therapy?
SoftWave therapy is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate the body's natural healing process, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain without surgery or drugs.
How does SoftWave therapy work?
SoftWave sends high-energy acoustic waves deep into affected tissue, stimulating blood flow and the body's own repair mechanisms. This helps reduce inflammation and accelerate healing in the treated area.
What conditions does SoftWave therapy treat?
SoftWave is commonly used for shoulder tendinopathies, knee pain and osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, tennis and golfer's elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic neck and back pain.
How long does a SoftWave therapy session take?
A typical SoftWave treatment session lasts 10 to 15 minutes, though the initial mapping session may take about 15 minutes to identify the treatment area.
How many SoftWave sessions will I need?
Most treatment plans involve 2 to 10 sessions depending on the condition and how it responds to treatment. Your doctor will confirm a specific plan after your first evaluation.
Is SoftWave therapy painful or does it have side effects?
SoftWave has no known significant side effects. Some patients notice mild, temporary redness or swelling in the treated area, which usually resolves within a few hours.
How does SoftWave therapy work with chiropractic adjustments?
SoftWave targets soft tissue and inflammation while chiropractic adjustments restore joint alignment, so many patients use both together for faster, more complete recovery.
How much does SoftWave therapy cost?
New patients can try SoftWave therapy for $49; regular sessions are $150. Cool Springs Chiropractic is located at 3252 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 13, Franklin, TN 37067.
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