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SoftWave Therapy vs. Steroid Injections for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
If you’ve been struggling with chronic osteoarthritis pain, chances are you’ve been offered a steroid injection as a quick fix. While it might seem like a convenient option, steroid injections often fall short of offering the long-term results people are truly searching for.
At DeBole Chiropractic in Farmington, NY, Dr. Mike DeBole offers an advanced, non-invasive, drug-free solution that’s helping patients experience lasting relief without injections, surgery, or medications—it’s called SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy.
Understanding the Limitations of Steroid Injections
Steroid injections are commonly prescribed for osteoarthritis pain, particularly in joints such as the knees, shoulders, and hips. However, they come with significant limitations and potential side effects that patients should be aware of.
1. Temporary Symptom Relief Only
Steroid injections work by reducing inflammation, which can temporarily alleviate pain and swelling. However, this effect is often short-lived, lasting just weeks or a few months. They do not address the root cause of the arthritis or contribute to long-term healing.
2. No Tissue Repair or Regeneration
Steroids do nothing to repair cartilage, ligaments, tendons, or joints. In fact, repeated injections can weaken connective tissue and even accelerate joint degeneration over time.
3. Potential Side Effects and Risks
While generally considered safe in the short term, repeated or high-dose steroid injections can lead to several side effects, including:
- Joint deterioration or cartilage breakdown
- Increased risk of infection at the injection site
- Weakened tendons or ligament damage
- Elevated blood sugar levels (especially concerning for diabetics)
- Bone thinning (osteoporosis) with long-term use
- Suppressed immune response
Many patients find that after several injections, the relief becomes less effective—and they’re left with fewer options beyond surgery.
Why Patients Are Choosing SoftWave Therapy Instead
SoftWave Therapy: A Regenerative, Non-Invasive Alternative
Unlike steroid injections, SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy is designed to promote the body’s natural ability to heal and regenerate. This FDA-cleared, non-invasive technology uses electrohydraulic acoustic waves to stimulate deep biological responses at the cellular level.
How SoftWave Helps Osteoarthritis Pain
SoftWave offers real, long-term solutions for those with osteoarthritis:
- Reduces inflammation and joint pain
- Improves circulation and blood flow to joints
- Stimulates angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth)
- Activates and attracts stem cells for tissue repair
- Breaks down scar tissue and enhances joint mobility
- Flushes out senescent (non-functioning) cells and stimulates new, healthy cellular growth
The Science Behind SoftWave Healing
SoftWave is backed by extensive research and clinical application. It triggers several key regenerative responses in the body, including:
- VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor): Promotes new blood vessel formation
- eNOS (Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase): Improves vascular function and tissue oxygenation
- Neoangiogenesis: Develops new microcirculation pathways in joints and soft tissue
- PCNA (Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen): Supports DNA replication and cell regeneration
- Stem Cell Activation and Migration: Promotes true tissue rebuilding
- Toll-Like Receptor Modulation: Helps regulate the inflammatory response
- Flushing Out Senescent Cells: Makes space for new, functional cells to thrive
Unlike injections that suppress inflammation temporarily, SoftWave modulates inflammation for optimal healing—without shutting down your body’s natural repair processes.
SoftWave Therapy vs. Steroid Injections: A Clear Choice
| Feature | Steroid Injections | SoftWave Therapy |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Pain Relief | Maybe? | Yes, but leads to long-term healing |
| Reduces Inflammation | Yes | Yes, and regulates it naturally |
| Promotes Tissue Regeneration | No | Yes |
| Invasive | Yes (needle) | No (non-invasive) |
| Potential Side Effects | Yes | None reported |
| Long-Term Benefit | No | Yes |
| Recovery Time | Possible downtime | No downtime |
Patients Prefer SoftWave for a Reason
At DeBole Chiropractic, we’re seeing more and more patients turn away from steroid injections and choose SoftWave Therapy because:
- They want long-term, sustainable relief
- They want to heal the root cause, not mask the pain
- They want a natural, regenerative, drug-free solution
- They want to avoid the side effects of medications and injections
If you’ve been told injections are your only option—know that there is another path forward.
Request Your SoftWave Therapy Consultation Today
If you or a loved one is living with joint pain from osteoarthritis, don’t wait until injections stop working or surgery becomes your only choice.
Experience the power of regeneration. Discover how SoftWave can help you move better, feel better, and live better—naturally.
Request a SoftWave Therapy new patient visit online today.
Contact DeBole Chiropractic
DeBole Chiropractic
6280 NY-96 STE E, Victor, NY 14564
Phone: (585) 433-5680
Website: https://debolechiro.com
Schedule Online: https://www.softwavefarmington.com/contact
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