Meniscus Tear & Knee Cartilage Pain
SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy — non-surgical, drug-free care.
A meniscus tear doesn't always require surgery. Many degenerative tears cause pain, swelling, and catching that settle once the surrounding soft tissue, joint lining, and supporting structures heal and calm down. SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy offers a non-surgical option for knee cartilage pain — no scope, no injections, no downtime.
- Pain along the inside or outside of the knee joint line
- Catching, clicking, or a sense that the knee may give way
- Swelling that comes and goes with activity
- Pain with twisting, squatting, or getting out of a car
- Stiffness after sitting or first thing in the morning
- Degenerative wear of the meniscus with age
- Twisting or pivoting injuries during sport
- Deep squatting and repetitive kneeling
- Osteoarthritis changing how load passes through the joint
- Weak or inhibited quadriceps and hip muscles overloading the knee
How SoftWave Helps Meniscus Pain
SoftWave increases circulation through the knee, recruits the body's own stem cells to the treated area, and reduces the inflammation in the joint lining and surrounding soft tissue that produces most of the day-to-day pain and swelling. It does not stitch a torn meniscus, but for the many degenerative tears where inflammation and irritated surrounding tissue drive the symptoms, patients often regain comfortable function without an operation.
What to Expect
Each session takes about 10–15 minutes and treats the whole knee region rather than a single point. Most patients begin noticing less swelling and easier stairs within the first few visits, with a typical plan running several sessions over a few weeks. There is no bracing, no crutches, and no recovery time — you walk out and carry on with your day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can shockwave therapy heal a torn meniscus?▾
It will not reattach a large mechanical tear. What it does is reduce the inflammation and soft-tissue irritation that cause most of the pain and swelling, which is why many people with degenerative tears do well without surgery.
Should I try this before knee surgery?▾
Many patients do. It's non-invasive and doesn't limit any option later, so a trial of SoftWave before committing to a scope is a reasonable step for most degenerative tears.
What if my knee locks up completely?▾
A truly locked knee can signal a displaced fragment that needs orthopedic evaluation. We screen for that at your visit and refer out when surgery is genuinely the right call.
Do I need an MRI first?▾
No. We do not require costly imaging before starting. If your history or exam suggests you need it, we'll tell you.
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