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Common Running Injuries and How SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy at Stoetzel Chiropractic In Winston-Salem Can Help

Published April 17th, 2025 by Stoetzel Chiropractic Clinic

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Common Running Injuries and How SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy at Stoetzel Chiropractic In Winston-Salem Can Help

A Non-Invasive, Regenerative Solution for Runners in Winston-Salem

Whether you're training for your first 5K or logging miles for a marathon, running puts repetitive stress on the body—especially the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lower back. Over time, this impact can lead to pain, inflammation, and injury that may interrupt your training or force you to stop running altogether.

At Stoetzel Chiropractic Clinic in Winston-Salem, NC, Dr. John Stoetzel and his team offer a powerful, science-based, and non-invasive solution for running injuries: SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology (TRT).

SoftWave is trusted by collegiate programs, elite runners, and pro sports teams because it stimulates true tissue healing, reduces inflammation, and accelerates recovery—without drugs, injections, or surgery.

Common Running Injuries We See and Treat

Running injuries often result from repetitive motion, poor biomechanics, overtraining, or improper footwear. Here are some of the most common conditions that SoftWave Therapy can effectively treat:

1. Plantar Fasciitis

  • Pain in the heel and arch of the foot, especially with the first steps in the morning

  • Caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia

  • SoftWave reduces inflammation and promotes tissue healing in the foot fascia

2. Achilles Tendonitis

  • Pain and tightness at the back of the ankle or heel

  • Often caused by overuse or tight calf muscles

  • SoftWave helps by stimulating tendon regeneration and increasing blood flow

3. Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

  • Pain along the inner edge of the shinbone

  • Results from overuse or improper running form

  • SoftWave calms inflammation and promotes healing in the tibial fascia and surrounding tissues

4. Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)

  • Pain around or behind the kneecap

  • Worsens with stairs, squats, or long periods of sitting

  • SoftWave promotes cartilage and tendon healing, reducing pressure on the kneecap

5. IT Band Syndrome

  • Pain along the outside of the thigh or knee

  • Caused by friction between the IT band and the lateral femur

  • SoftWave breaks up scar tissue and reduces inflammation in the IT band complex

6. Hamstring or Calf Strains

  • Muscle tears or tightness that limit stride and power

  • SoftWave accelerates healing by recruiting stem cells and improving circulation to the muscle tissue

7. Stress Fractures

  • Tiny cracks in weight-bearing bones such as the tibia or metatarsals

  • SoftWave promotes angiogenesis and helps stimulate bone repair at the cellular level

How SoftWave Therapy Accelerates Healing for Runners

SoftWave Therapy uses electrohydraulic supersonic acoustic waves that penetrate into deep tissues and trigger a biological healing response. Here’s how it works at the scientific level:

Biological Benefits of SoftWave for Runners:

  • VEGF and eNOS Activation – Increases angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) to improve blood flow, oxygen delivery, and nutrient transport to injured areas

  • Stem Cell Activation and Migration – Stimulates resident stem cells to mobilize and repair damaged tissues

  • PCNA and BMP Expression – Promotes cell proliferation and collagen regeneration in tendons, muscles, and fascia

  • Toll-Like Receptor Modulation – Reduces chronic inflammation and pain signaling

  • Flushing of Senescent Cells – Clears out damaged, non-functioning cells that slow recovery

  • No Downtime – Runners can often resume light activity shortly after treatment

Whether you're rehabbing an injury or trying to prevent one, SoftWave offers a drug-free, regenerative solution that works with your body to heal faster and train stronger.

Why Runners Are Choosing SoftWave Over Injections and Medications

While corticosteroid injections, NSAIDs, or rest may offer temporary relief, they do not address the root cause of injury. In fact, some approaches may delay true healing or weaken tissue over time.

SoftWave Therapy:

  • Promotes actual repair of injured tissue

  • Is non-invasive and drug-free

  • Doesn’t mask symptoms, but supports healing

  • Has no harmful side effects or joint damage

  • Is used and trusted by top-tier running programs and sports clinics

This is why so many runners—both casual and competitive—are choosing SoftWave as part of their recovery, maintenance, and performance optimization routine.

Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Running

If running pain is holding you back or you want to recover from an injury faster, SoftWave Therapy at Stoetzel Chiropractic Clinic may be the solution you need. Whether you’re returning to the trails or training for your next big race, we’re here to help you recover naturally and safely.

?? Request a SoftWave Therapy new patient visit online today

Contact Stoetzel Chiropractic Clinic

Stoetzel Chiropractic Clinic
3333 Brookview Hills Blvd, Suite 101
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone: (336) 773-1177
Our Main Office Website: https://winston-salemchiro.com

Dr. John Stoetzel and his team are proud to serve the running community of Winston-Salem with non-invasive, science-backed SoftWave Therapy. Get back to the miles you love—with strength, speed, and confidence.

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