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What to Expect After Your First SoftWave Therapy Session with Active Chiropractic & Wellness: Understanding Your SoftWave Care Plan

Published July 25th, 2025 by Active Chiropractic & Wellness

Understanding the SoftWave Therapy Journey at Active Chiropractic & Wellness

If you’ve just completed your first SoftWave Therapy session at Active Chiropractic & Wellness or are preparing for your first visit, you may be wondering: What happens next? How will I feel? What does the full care plan look like?

Dr. Molly Hall and her team are here to guide you every step of the way. SoftWave Therapy is a revolutionary treatment that promotes deep tissue healing—not just temporary relief. This article will walk you through what to expect after your first session and how your SoftWave care journey is designed to deliver real, lasting results.


After Your First SoftWave Therapy Session: What You Might Feel

SoftWave Therapy uses electrohydraulic supersonic acoustic waves to trigger the body’s natural healing processes at the cellular level. These waves stimulate inflammation modulation, circulation, and stem cell activation and migration—which is why so many patients notice meaningful changes even after one session.

Here's what many patients experience after their first visit:

  • Decreased pain or discomfort

  • Improved range of motion

  • Loosening of tight muscles or joints

  • Less stiffness and swelling

  • More energy or mobility throughout the day

However, every body is different. Some patients may experience delayed improvement over the next few days as the body begins the repair process. A small percentage of patients may feel mild soreness around the treatment area—this is normal and a positive sign that your body is responding to the therapy. Increasing your water intake and eating foods that are anti-inflammatory will help improve your results. Please consult with our team on lifestyle, nutrition and fitness routines before, during or after your SoftWave Therapy care plan. Dr Molly and her team will happily guide you on this journey to maximize your results that are sustainable and lasting!


Understanding the SoftWave Healing Response

One of the most powerful aspects of SoftWave Therapy is what happens beneath the surface—at the joint, tissue, and cellular levels.

SoftWave Therapy stimulates:

  • VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor): Promotes new blood vessel growth

  • eNOS (Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase): Enhances circulation and oxygenation

  • PCNA (Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen): Supports tissue and cellular regeneration

  • Neoangiogenesis: Restores microcirculation in damaged or degenerated tissues

  • Stem Cell Activation and Migration: Directs natural repair cells to areas of injury

  • Inflammation Modulation: Reduces harmful inflammation that delays healing

  • Toll-like Receptor Activation: Regulates immune response and supports nerve repair

This science-backed healing process continues to work long after your first session—laying the groundwork for sustainable relief and recovery.


The SoftWave Care Plan: What the Journey Looks Like

While you may feel improvement after your first treatment, SoftWave’s full benefits come through a structured care plan, typically lasting 6 to 8 weeks. This allows the therapy to progressively address inflammation, trigger regeneration, and support your body in repairing tissue at a deeper level.

Your SoftWave care plan may include:

  • 2 visits per week for the first few weeks to jumpstart healing

  • Targeted treatments based on your condition and response

  • Progress evaluations to track your results and make adjustments

  • Education on lifestyle, movement, or activity modifications to support healing

Each session builds upon the last—creating a compounding effect that leads to meaningful recovery, mobility improvement, and pain relief.


Long-Term Healing and Beyond

Once your initial care plan is complete, SoftWave continues to work. Research shows stem cell activity can remain elevated for up to 12 weeks after your final session, which means healing continues long after your last appointment.

Many patients experience:

  • Continued improvements in function, flexibility, and strength

  • Less frequent pain flare-ups or inflammation

  • Improved athletic performance or daily mobility

  • Better overall quality of life

For some, tune-up sessions every few months help sustain results, prevent re-injury, and keep you functioning at your best.


Your Next Step Toward Healing Starts Here

Your first SoftWave Therapy session is just the beginning of a powerful journey toward regeneration, mobility, and long-term relief. Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from surgery or injury, or hoping to avoid more invasive procedures, the SoftWave care plan at Active Chiropractic & Wellness is tailored to help you heal naturally and fully.

Dr. Molly Hall and her team are committed to guiding you every step of the way—through education, expert care, and customized support for your unique health journey.

Schedule your follow-up appointment or SoftWave consultation today


Contact Active Chiropractic & Wellness

Active Chiropractic & Wellness
3410 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: (919) 899-7316
Website: https://www.activechiroraleigh.com
Schedule a SoftWave Therapy Session Online Here: https://www.softwaveraleigh.com/contact


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