Relieve Pain & Reclaim Your Life with SoftWave Therapy in Marion & Cedar Rapids!

FDA-Cleared, Non-Invasive Pain Relief – No Drugs, No Surgery

Softwave Therapy at Care Chiropractic in Marion IA. We serve the Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and surrounding areas.
SoftWave Therapy at Care Chiropractic in Marion IA

Address Pain at Its Root — No Surgery. No Injections. No Medication.

Whether you’re dealing with joint pain, arthritis, soft tissue injuries, muscle pain, sports recovery, nerve inflammation, disc herniation and sciatica or common foot conditions like plantar fasciitis, SoftWave Therapy at Care Chiropractic provides a non-invasive solution that works with your body—not against it. This advanced treatment stimulates natural healing processes to reduce pain, restore mobility, and help you feel like yourself again.

Dr. Sean Dunkle providing Softwave Therapy to a patient at Care Chiropractic in Marion IA. We serve the Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and surrounding areas.

Relieve Pain Naturally, Skip the Scalpel

Break free from chronic pain without surgery or medication. SoftWave Therapy targets the root of inflammation, jumpstarts your body’s natural repair response, and gets you back to living pain-free—fast.

Dr. Sean Dunkle providing Softwave Therapy to a patient at Care Chiropractic in Marion IA. We serve the Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and surrounding areas.

Recover Stronger, Move Freely Again

From post-injury recovery to ongoing joint discomfort, SoftWave Therapy helps regenerate damaged tissue and restore range of motion—so you can get back to the activities you love.

Dr. Sean Dunkle providing Softwave Therapy to a patient at Care Chiropractic in Marion IA. We serve the Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and surrounding areas.

Knee Recovery That Works With Your Body

Don’t settle for temporary fixes. SoftWave Therapy stimulates cellular repair in the knee, improves circulation, and calms inflammation—offering long-term relief without pills, shots, or invasive procedures.

SoftWave Therapy, Explained Without the Medical Jargon

SoftWave uses electrohydraulic acoustic shockwaves to create a controlled mechanical signal in irritated or injured tissue. That signal may help wake up stalled healing pathways, improve local circulation, calm inflammation, and support tissue repair. Translation: it gives your body a very persuasive “hey, let’s fix this” memo.

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Increase Local Blood Flow

Better circulation helps bring oxygen, nutrients, and repair signals into tissues that have been stuck in the “still mad about it” phase.
02

Modulate Inflammation

Research on ESWT shows anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects, which may help irritated tissue settle down and recover more normally.
03

Support Regeneration

Shockwave research supports cellular signaling tied to angiogenesis, connective tissue activity, and repair pathways involved in healing.

Stem Cells: The Honest, Research-Backed Version

Careful wording matters here. SoftWave does not inject stem cells, does not replace orthopedic care, and we should not claim it magically grows new tissue overnight. What research on extracorporeal shockwave therapy supports is that mechanical shockwave signaling may influence stem-cell activity, improve stem-cell function, encourage angiogenesis, and support tissue-regeneration pathways.

So the better, more accurate statement is: SoftWave helps activate and recruit your body’s own repair processes, including stem-cell-related signaling involved in tissue healing.  Which is absolutely amazing!

Confirmed

Stem-Cell-Related Signaling

ESWT studies describe effects on stem cell migration, differentiation, function, and tissue repair pathways.
Confirmed

Angiogenesis Support

Shockwave research shows biological signaling related to new blood vessel formation, which matters because healing tissue needs supply lines.
Confirmed

Connective Tissue Activation

SoftWave lists FDA-cleared indications that include activation of connective tissue, temporary pain relief, and temporary increase in local blood flow.
Professional sport teams that use Softwave therapy for their professional athletes.
Leading Medical institutions that use Softwave therapy for their patients.

SOFTWAVE THERAPY SPECIAL OFFER

Initial Consultation + SoftWave Therapy Treatment + Complete Recovery Plan $49 First Session For New Patients

We want you to be able to experience the most modern and effective healing method available. Don’t miss out on this offer.

Advanced Pain Relief Without Surgery

Looking for a cutting-edge, non-invasive solution to pain and inflammation?

SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy uses patented acoustic waves to naturally stimulate your body’s healing processes — without needles, drugs, or downtime.

“Many of our patients call it a game-changer. If you’ve tried other treatments without success, SoftWave might be the answer.”

What SoftWave May Help With

Every patient is different, but these are common reasons people visit Care Chiropractic for SoftWave Therapy in Marion, Iowa.

Knee Pain & Arthritis

Designed to help reduce pain, improve motion, and support irritated joint tissues without shots, medication, or “just stop using your knee” advice.

Plantar Fasciitis

For heel pain that makes your first steps feel like stepping on a Lego with a grudge.

Shoulder & Rotator Cuff

Supports irritated tendons and soft tissue around the shoulder so reaching, lifting, and sleeping may become less dramatic.

Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow

Helpful for stubborn elbow tendon pain from work, lifting, sports, or pretending one more bucket of range balls was a good idea.

Back, Hip & Neck Pain

Can be used as part of a broader plan for chronic soft-tissue irritation, stiffness, and mobility limitations.

Sports & Overuse Injuries

Helps support recovery from the repetitive “I’m fine” injuries that often are, in fact, not fine.

Your SoftWave Visit: Simple, Fast, and Surprisingly Specific

1. Scan

We use the applicator to scan the painful area and identify tissue that reacts strongly. Your body gives us feedback. We listen.

2. Treat

Acoustic waves are delivered into the target tissue. Most sessions are quick, and there is no anesthesia, incision, or downtime.

3. Move

We recheck motion and symptoms so you can feel how your body responds instead of guessing from a brochure.

4. Plan

If SoftWave is a good fit, we build a plan around your condition, goals, schedule, and how stubborn your tissue wants to be.

Why Patients Like It

Non-Invasive

Root-Focused

Patient-Friendly

Results vary by condition and patient. SoftWave is not a cure-all, but when the right patient meets the right problem, it can be a very impressive tool.

SOFTWAVE THERAPY SPECIAL OFFER

Initial Consultation + SoftWave Therapy Treatment + Complete Recovery Plan $49 First Session For New Patients

We want you to be able to experience the most modern and effective healing method available. Don’t miss out on this offer.

Most Frequently Asked Questions.

If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, 

please contact us at 319-377-7331

What's Included in the New Patient $49 Special?

This limited-time offer includes everything you need to explore SoftWave Therapy with confidence:

  • A personalized, one-on-one consultation to identify the root cause of your pain or mobility issues
  • A trial SoftWave session so you can experience how your body responds to treatment
  • A custom care plan created by our team, tailored to your unique goals and health needs

During your Discovery Visit, you won’t just learn about SoftWave — you’ll feel its regenerative effects for yourself. Together, we’ll determine if this non-invasive, drug-free approach is the right solution to help you heal and move forward.

Please note: While SoftWave Therapy is not covered by insurance, many of our patients use Health Spending Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to cover the cost.

SoftWave Therapy is redefining how we treat pain and support recovery. Backed by clinical research and FDA clearance, this non-invasive treatment is trusted worldwide to help the body heal itself—no surgery, no medications, no injections.

Unlike temporary fixes that mask symptoms, SoftWave works at the cellular level to address the true source of pain and injury. By activating your body’s natural healing mechanisms, it helps regenerate tissue, reduce inflammation, and accelerate long-term recovery.

Using patented electrohydraulic spark-gap technology and a uniquely designed parabolic reflector, SoftWave delivers powerful acoustic waves that penetrate deep into damaged tissue. This broad wave spread stimulates regeneration even in areas that are difficult to treat—making it especially effective for complex or chronic pain conditions.

What You Can Expect from SoftWave Therapy at Care Chiropractic:

  • Improved circulation and increased blood flow to injured tissues
  • Reduced inflammation for faster, more sustainable relief
  • Activation of your body’s own stem cells to promote natural healing
  • Encouragement of tissue repair and long-term regeneration
  • Relief from both acute injuries and long-standing chronic pain—without surgery or downtime

Your path to natural pain relief begins right with a Discovery Day at Care Chiropractic. This introductory visit gives us the chance to fully understand your condition, explain how SoftWave Therapy works, and provide a trial treatment so we can see how your body responds.

This hands-on experience helps determine whether SoftWave is the right fit for your recovery—and for many patients, the relief starts right away.

What to Expect After Your First Sessions

Many patients feel improvement after just one treatment. By your third session, it’s common to experience a 60% to 75% reduction in pain. But SoftWave isn’t just about short-term relief—it’s designed to jumpstart long-term healing.

Over a typical care plan of 6 to 8 sessions, SoftWave Therapy activates your body’s own stem cells, which continue supporting tissue repair and regeneration for up to 12 weeks after treatment ends.

Patients Frequently Report:

  • Noticeable pain relief and reduced inflammation within hours
  • Better flexibility and range of motion in targeted areas
  • Improved circulation and ongoing healing even after sessions are complete

Each session is fast—usually 5 to 15 minutes—but the healing continues long after you leave. That’s the real power of SoftWave: it activates your body’s own regenerative system for results that last.

Your treatment plan will be fully customized to your condition, goals, and lifestyle. We’ll go over every detail during your Discovery Day with our team right here in Marion.

Pinpoint the Problem. Kickstart the Healing.
Your first visit at Care Chiropractic isn’t just a consultation—it’s a discovery process. During this session, we use advanced SoftWave scanning to locate exactly where your body is holding onto pain, inflammation, or hidden tissue damage.

Most people are surprised to feel it immediately: a quick signal from the treatment head that tells us, “This is where your body needs help.” That reaction isn’t random—it’s real-time feedback from your nervous system showing us the exact tissue breakdown. It’s the opposite of guesswork.

This scan sets the stage for results. In fact, clinical studies show that patients who respond to this initial trial experience a 65% to 91% success rate when following through with a full SoftWave care plan.


The Most Advanced Therapy for Everyday Pain

SoftWave Therapy is a next-level tool for helping people move past the pain that’s held them back—from daily stiffness to years of lingering injuries. It’s completely non-invasive, requires no downtime, and works by stimulating your body’s own repair systems to rebuild from within.

At our Marion clinic, we’ve seen patients respond incredibly well to SoftWave for conditions like:

  • Persistent back or disc pain

  • Knee pain from arthritis or past sports injuries

  • Plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and foot injuries

  • Neck tension, whiplash, and chronic headaches

  • Shoulder stiffness, rotator cuff issues, and limited mobility

  • Hip pain and IT band tightness

  • Elbow and wrist pain including tennis elbow and carpal tunnel

  • Post-surgical stiffness, repetitive strain, and overuse injuries


Why It Works
SoftWave Therapy reaches deep into damaged tissue and reactivates the healing process that’s often stalled in chronic or complex cases. The acoustic waves improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and stimulate dormant stem cells—helping your body do what it’s built to do: heal itself.


This is your starting point.
If you’re tired of living in cycles of pain, masking symptoms with medication, or being told surgery is the only option—Discovery Day could be your turning point.

Not at all. While many of our patients do choose to pair SoftWave with chiropractic care for even greater results, it’s completely optional. You can receive SoftWave Therapy on its own — no adjustments required.

Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or looking for a stand-alone, non-invasive solution for pain, we’ll build a care plan around your needs, your comfort, and your goals. You’re in control of your healing journey — and we’re here to support it every step of the way.

Not Every Therapy Heals — But SoftWave Does

At Care Chiropractic, we offer SoftWave OrthoGold, one of the most advanced regenerative technologies available today. Backed by 46+ global patents and trusted by top medical institutions around the world, SoftWave is designed to do more than ease symptoms — it helps your body repair and rebuild from within.

Why SoftWave Therapy Stands Apart

  • Treats More in Less Time
    Its wide-focused technology covers a larger area per session, allowing for faster progress and fewer total visits.

  • No Trauma. No Downtime.
    Unlike other methods that trigger inflammation to “stimulate” healing, SoftWave works without causing damage — just results.

  • Reaches the Root of the Problem
    SoftWave dives deeper than other therapies, targeting tissues and trouble spots other systems simply can’t reach.

  • Regenerates. Not Just Relieves.
    From old injuries to stubborn chronic pain, SoftWave encourages true tissue regeneration — so healing actually sticks.


Most treatments aim to numb pain or mask discomfort. SoftWave Therapy helps you break that cycle by targeting the cause of the pain at a cellular level. Whether you’re trying to avoid surgery, tired of temporary fixes, or looking for a natural way to feel better — this is a smarter solution.

How SoftWave Therapy Sets a New Standard for Healing

Not all wave-based treatments are created equal. If you’re comparing your options for non-invasive pain relief and recovery, it’s important to understand why SoftWave Therapy goes deeper—literally and clinically—than alternatives like radial pressure waves or ultrasound.


Understanding the Difference:

Shock Waves vs. Radial Pressure Waves vs. Ultrasound

  • Shock Waves (used in SoftWave): These are high-intensity, fast-rising acoustic pulses that reach deep into tissue—up to 12 cm below the surface. They trigger a powerful regenerative response by stimulating cellular activity, improving circulation, and activating dormant stem cells.

  • Radial Pressure Waves: These are much shallower. The energy dissipates quickly, only reaching a few millimeters below the surface—about the thickness of a small coin stack. They may ease minor aches, but they lack the power to target deeper injuries or chronic damage.

  • Ultrasound Therapy: Ultrasound relies on gentle, continuous vibrations. It may offer surface-level relief for acute strains or stiffness, but it doesn’t stimulate tissue repair or long-term healing the way true shockwave therapy does.


Why SoftWave Therapy at Care Chiropractic Is Different

At our Marion clinic, we use SoftWave OrthoGold—an electrohydraulic device with a patented parabolic reflector that spreads healing energy over a much wider and deeper zone than standard-focused devices. Think of it as covering a treatment area the size of a soup can, not a pencil tip.

This broader, more powerful delivery means we can treat more tissue in each session, helping patients recover faster and with fewer visits.


The SoftWave Advantage:

  • Deeper Reach, Broader Coverage
    Penetrates further and treats more tissue per session—ideal for stubborn pain and large injury sites.

  • No Trauma Required
    Unlike other therapies that create micro-damage to “trigger” healing, SoftWave does it without causing additional stress to the body.

  • Activates Healing at the Cellular Level
    Promotes true tissue regeneration by stimulating your body’s own stem cells.

  • Pinpoint Accuracy
    Our scanning system delivers instant biofeedback, allowing us to target the exact source of pain with precision.


If you’re tired of surface-level treatments that don’t last—or looking for a non-invasive, drug-free alternative to surgery—SoftWave Therapy at Care Chiropractic offers a smarter, deeper solution for healing that lasts.

Ready to Find Out if SoftWave Is Right for You?

Come in for a SoftWave Discovery Visit at Care Chiropractic in Marion. We will scan the area, explain what we find, answer your questions, and help you decide if this belongs in your recovery plan. No pressure. No weird sales pitch. Just good information and a chance to feel how your body responds.

Call 319-377-7331 • Serving Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, and surrounding areas.

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