SoftWave vs Physical Therapy & Chiropractic
Different tools for different jobs — and often better together.
Solana Beach has many great physical therapists and chiropractors. SoftWave Solana Beach is different: SoftWave TRT is our specialty. Here's how it compares, and how it fits with care you may already be getting.
| SoftWave TRT | Physical Therapy | Chiropractic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Acoustic shockwave treatment of painful tissue | Exercise, movement retraining, manual therapy | Spinal and joint adjustments, soft tissue work |
| Needles or medication | None | None | None |
| Typical visit length | About 10–15 minutes of treatment | Often 45–60 minutes | Varies by clinic |
| Best used for | Persistent tendon, heel, joint and soft-tissue pain | Strength, mobility, post-surgical rehab | Spine and joint alignment, movement |
| Works together with others? | Yes — often paired with a home exercise program | Yes | Yes |
Why Patients Choose Us
- SoftWave is our specialty, led by Dr. O'Neill — see why choose us.
- Clear pricing: $49 first visit including consultation, evaluation and first treatment (one area). See all prices.
- Same-day and next-day appointments, Monday–Friday.
- REVIVE® pelvic floor therapy and SoftWave for ED under the same roof.
Comparing shockwave devices? Read SoftWave vs other shockwave therapy and SoftWave vs cortisone injections.
Questions
Should I choose SoftWave instead of physical therapy?
Usually it isn't either/or. For many tendon and heel problems, SoftWave is paired with strengthening exercise. We're happy to work alongside your physical therapist or chiropractor.
Other clinics nearby offer shockwave. What's different here?
Shockwave devices differ — radial, focused, and SoftWave's unfocused electrohydraulic design. SoftWave is our specialty rather than one service among many, our first-visit price is posted up front, and same-day appointments are available.
How does SoftWave compare with cortisone injections?
Cortisone often gives faster short-term relief; SoftWave is non-invasive and aims at longer-term change. See our full comparison of SoftWave and cortisone injections.
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