What to Expect After Your First SoftWave Therapy Session & Understanding The SoftWave Care Plan

Understanding the SoftWave Journey at Stoetzel Chiropractic Clinic in Winston-Salem

If you've just completed your first SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy session—or you're considering starting—this guide is for you.

At Stoetzel Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. John Stoetzel and his team are proud to offer a science-backed, non-invasive solution for pain, inflammation, injuries, and degeneration. SoftWave is more than a one-time treatment—it's a healing journey designed to activate your body’s natural ability to repair and regenerate.

Let’s walk through what happens after your first session, what the care plan includes, and how you can maximize your results.

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After Your First SoftWave Therapy Session

Your initial visit often includes:

• A full health history and evaluation

• Education about how SoftWave works and how it promotes healing

• A "mapping session" where we scan the area to find inflamed or damaged tissues

• A full SoftWave treatment session to begin stimulating healing, reducing inflammation, and activating stem cells

What You May Notice After Your First Session

Each person responds a little differently to their first treatment, but many report:

• A noticeable reduction in pain or tenderness

• Improved mobility or range of motion

• Less stiffness or swelling

• A “warming” sensation or a feeling of deep tissue relief

• Mild, temporary soreness (similar to post-workout muscle fatigue)

These are signs that SoftWave is working to reboot the cellular healing process. Even if you don’t feel immediate changes, the biological effects are still happening at the cellular level.

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The Science Behind SoftWave Healing

SoftWave Therapy is not just about temporary relief—it initiates a cascade of long-term regenerative healing through mechanisms such as:

• VEGF and eNOS Expression: Stimulating angiogenesis—the creation of new blood vessels that improve circulation and tissue oxygenation.

• Stem Cell Activation & Migration: Signaling your body’s own resident stem cells to migrate to injured areas and begin repairing damaged tissue.

• Toll-Like Receptor Modulation: Reducing inflammation by calming overactive immune pathways.

• PCNA and BMP Expression: Increasing collagen production, cell turnover, and tissue regeneration.

• Senescent Cell Clearance: Flushing out “stale” or non-functional cells that impede healing.

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What’s the Full SoftWave Care Plan Like?

At Stoetzel Chiropractic Clinic, SoftWave Therapy is delivered over a structured 6–8 week care plan designed for maximum tissue healing and lasting results.

Your SoftWave Therapy Journey Includes:

1. Discovery Day Visit
   Introduction, health history, mapping, education, and your first SoftWave treatment session.

2. Phase I: Activation (Weeks 1–2)
   We target inflamed and injured tissues to jumpstart cellular signaling, reduce pain, and decrease inflammation.

3. Phase II: Regeneration (Weeks 3–5)
   With repeated treatments, your body begins rebuilding tissue, improving blood flow, and stabilizing the area.

4. Phase III: Repair & Recovery (Weeks 6–8+)
   Ongoing improvements in strength, mobility, and pain reduction as new collagen forms and healing continues.

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Continued Healing Beyond Your Care Plan

Here’s something most people don’t know:
Stem cell activity remains elevated for up to 12 weeks after your final SoftWave session!

That means your body is still actively healing and regenerating even after your last appointment. Many patients continue to experience:

• Further pain relief

• Improved joint mobility

• Reduced inflammation

• Greater endurance and quality of life

This is why SoftWave is so effective—it works with your biology, not against it.

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Will You Need Tune-Ups?

Depending on your condition and goals, occasional “boost” visits may be recommended to:

• Maintain pain relief

• Support ongoing tissue repair

• Prevent reinjury or flare-ups

• Address new areas of discomfort or degeneration

Tune-ups are especially helpful for patients with:

• Chronic arthritis

• Repetitive strain injuries

• Athletic performance demands

• Post-surgical recovery support

• High inflammation or degenerative conditions

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SoftWave Works—Now Let’s Maximize Your Outcome

SoftWave Therapy is a non-surgical, drug-free, and non-injection solution to many chronic pain and injury conditions. But like any healing process, it works best with consistency and a tailored plan. That's why Dr. John Stoetzel and his team walk with you every step of the way—through mapping, education, treatment, and recovery.

If you’re ready to get your life back—without invasive procedures—SoftWave may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Request your SoftWave Therapy new patient visit online today

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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