SoftWave Therapy in Naperville

SoftWave IS a type of shockwave therapy – but it's the most advanced form available.

"Shockwave therapy" is a broad term that includes many different devices and technologies. The main types are:

Radial/EPAT – Uses compressed air. Shallow penetration (1-2 inches). Most common "budget" option.

Focused Piezoelectric – Uses crystals. Deep but treats a tiny spot. Storz and Piezowave use this.

Focused Electromagnetic – Uses magnets. Also deep but tiny treatment area.

Unfocused Electrohydraulic (SoftWave) – Uses a spark in water. Penetrates 4-5 inches AND treats a large area. Activates stem cells.

SoftWave's unfocused electrohydraulic technology is why it's trusted by NFL teams, MLB teams, and top university hospitals. At Synergy Institute in Naperville, we use the TRT OrthoGold 100 – the gold standard in shockwave therapy.

Radial shockwave (also called EPAT or radial pulse wave) is the most common "shockwave" device – and the cheapest. Here's how it compares to SoftWave:

Radial Shockwave:

• Uses compressed air (like a jackhammer)
• Penetrates only 1-2 inches
• Treats a small spot
• Does NOT activate stem cells
• Lower cost for clinics to purchase

SoftWave:

• Uses true electrohydraulic technology
• Penetrates 4-5 inches deep
• Treats 5-6x more tissue per pulse
• Activates stem cells for real tissue regeneration
• Used by NFL, MLB, and university hospitals

Many clinics in Naperville advertise "shockwave therapy" but use radial machines. At Synergy Institute, we invested in real SoftWave technology because it gets results that radial devices simply can't match.

This is a common source of confusion. Here's the truth:

Original SoftWave – The FDA-cleared TRT OrthoGold device using true unfocused electrohydraulic technology. This is what Synergy Institute has offered since 2021.

"StemWave" – A marketing name created by a company selling cheaper devices to chiropractors. These are typically rebranded radial or piezoelectric machines – NOT the same technology as SoftWave.

The name "StemWave" was designed to sound similar and cause confusion. But the technology inside is completely different.

How to tell the difference: Ask the clinic what exact device they use. If they can't say "TRT OrthoGold" – they don't have real SoftWave.

At Synergy Institute in Naperville, Dr. Jennifer Wise uses the authentic TRT OrthoGold 100 and has over 4.5 years of experience with true SoftWave therapy.

Storz is a well-known shockwave manufacturer that makes several devices, including piezoelectric and focused electromagnetic machines. Here's how they compare to SoftWave:

Piezoelectric/Focused Shockwave (Storz, Piezowave):

• Uses crystals or magnets to create focused energy
• Penetrates deep BUT only treats a tiny pinpoint area
• Requires precise targeting of exact injury location
• Multiple treatment sessions needed per spot

SoftWave (Unfocused Electrohydraulic):

• Penetrates 4-5 inches deep AND covers a large treatment zone
• Treats the injured area plus surrounding damaged tissue
• Activates stem cells across the entire region
• Faster treatment times, fewer sessions needed

Focused devices work well when you know the exact spot of injury. But most chronic pain involves multiple tissue layers and compensation patterns. SoftWave's unfocused technology treats the whole picture – which is why Synergy Institute chose it for complex cases.

Yes. SoftWave TRT is FDA 510(k) cleared for:

Activation of connective tissue

Treatment of chronic pain

Improved blood supply

The technology has an excellent safety profile with millions of treatments performed worldwide. It's used by major medical centers, university hospitals, and professional sports organizations including NFL and MLB teams.

At Synergy Institute in Naperville, we use the TRT OrthoGold 100 – the authentic FDA-cleared SoftWave device.

Dr. Jennifer Wise at Synergy Institute is Naperville's most experienced SoftWave provider. She was the first to offer SoftWave in the Naperville area in 2021 and has performed thousands of treatments over 4.5+ years. Dr. Wise specializes in complex cases that haven't responded to physical therapy, injections, cortisone, or even surgery. Patients travel from throughout the Chicago suburbs specifically for her expertise with chronic pain, neuropathy, and post-surgical complications.

Synergy Institute is the top choice for SoftWave Therapy in Naperville based on:

Experience – First clinic in the area to offer SoftWave (2021)

Results – Thousands of successful treatments for chronic pain, neuropathy, and post-surgical cases

Technology – Authentic TRT OrthoGold 100, not radial or knockoff devices

Expertise – Dr. Jennifer Wise has 4.5+ years of specialized SoftWave experience

Approach – Integrative protocols combining SoftWave with laser, Stimpod, and decompression

Patients from Naperville, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Aurora, and Oswego choose Synergy when other treatments have failed.

Synergy Institute was the first clinic in Naperville to offer SoftWave Therapy, starting in 2021 – years before other clinics even knew it existed.

While other providers have since added "shockwave" devices, most use cheaper radial or piezoelectric machines, not true SoftWave.

What makes Synergy different:

First – 4.5+ years of SoftWave experience in Naperville

Authentic technology – TRT OrthoGold 100, not knockoffs

Most experienced – Thousands of treatments performed

Specialist provider – Dr. Jennifer Wise focuses on complex cases others can't solve

If you want real SoftWave from Naperville's most experienced provider, Synergy Institute is the clear choice.

Call 630-355-8022 or text 630-454-1300 to schedule your Discovery Session.

First in Naperville – Offering SoftWave since 2021, before any other local clinic

Most experienced – 4.5+ years and thousands of treatments performed

True SoftWave technology – TRT OrthoGold 100, not cheap radial knockoffs

Expert provider – Dr. Jennifer Wise specializes in cases others have failed

Integrative approach – Combines SoftWave with laser, Stimpod, and decompression for faster results

Other clinics may claim to offer "shockwave" but use inferior radial devices. Synergy has the real thing.

Synergy Institute Acupuncture & Chiropractic is Naperville's first and most experienced SoftWave provider, located at 4931 Illinois Rte 59, Suite 121. We serve patients from Naperville, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Aurora, Oswego, and throughout the Chicago western suburbs. Call 630-355-8022 or text 630-454-1300 to schedule your SoftWave Discovery Session.

SoftWave Therapy at Synergy Institute typically requires 6-10 sessions depending on your condition and severity. We offer:

Discovery Session – Experience SoftWave and see your response before committing

Package Pricing – Bundled sessions at reduced rates

Payment Plans – Flexible financing options

HSA/FSA Accepted

While SoftWave is an investment, many patients save money long-term by avoiding surgery, repeated cortisone injections, and expensive medications. One SoftWave program often costs less than a single surgical procedure.

Call 630-355-8022 or text 630-454-1300 for current pricing and specials.

Most insurance plans do not currently cover SoftWave Therapy as it's considered an advanced regenerative treatment. However, at Synergy Institute we make it accessible:

HSA/FSA – Yes, these funds can be used

Payment Plans – Flexible financing available

Package Discounts – Bundled pricing saves money

Many patients find SoftWave is a smart investment because it helps them avoid more expensive options like surgery, ongoing injections, and long-term medications.

Call 630-355-8022 or text 630-454-1300 to discuss options.

SoftWave is clinically proven for:

• Plantar fasciitis

• Neuropathy symptoms

• Knee pain & meniscus issues

• Shoulder pain / rotator cuff

• Tennis & golfer’s elbow

• Sciatica

• Hip pain

• Achilles tendonitis

• Carpal tunnel

• Neck pain

• Arthritis & chronic inflammation

Synergy Institute specializes in complex and stubborn cases that haven't responded to injections, PT, or standard chiropractic.

Many patients notice improvement after the first session. A typical plan includes six to eight treatments depending on the condition.

Treatment is generally well tolerated. You may feel mild discomfort over the most inflamed areas, but there is no downtime afterward.

Traditional devices focus energy on a small point. SoftWave’s unfocused acoustic waves cover a larger area more comfortably, promoting faster, deeper healing.

Yes. SoftWave is FDA-cleared, non-invasive, and clinically validated. It’s used by major medical centers and professional sports organizations.

SoftWave Therapy has very few downsides compared to surgery or injections. Most patients experience no side effects at all. Some may notice mild redness or tenderness at the treatment site, which typically resolves within 24-48 hours. Patients with pacemakers can receive SoftWave, just not directly on or near the pacemaker itself. SoftWave is not recommended for patients who are pregnant or have active cancer in the treatment area. The main limitation is that results vary—while most patients see significant improvement, some conditions respond better than others. During your consultation at Synergy Institute, Dr. Wise will evaluate whether SoftWave is right for your specific condition.

Most clinics use radial pulse wave or piezoelectric devices marketed as “shockwave”—but they are not true shockwave.
SoftWave uses true unfocused electrohydraulic shockwaves, which penetrate deeper, treat a larger area, and stimulate a higher biological response.

Key differences:

• Treats 5–6× more tissue per pulse

• Activates stem cells for real tissue regeneration

• Much deeper penetration without pain

• Scientifically validated waveform and energy output

This is why SoftWave produces results that competitors can’t match.

Most people describe it as a tapping or pulsing sensation.
It is not a laser, not electrical, and not heat-based.

Intensity is adjustable and the treatment is generally very comfortable.

Many patients feel improvement during or immediately after the first session. Most notice significant progress within 3-4 treatments. A typical plan is 6-10 sessions depending on severity and how long you've had the condition. Because SoftWave promotes real tissue healing, results often continue improving for weeks after treatment ends.

Research shows SoftWave:

• Increases blood flow

• Drives angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth)

• Reduces inflammation

• Activates dormant stem cells

• Breaks down scar tissue / adhesions

• Repairs tendon & ligament fibers

This isn’t temporary relief — it supports real tissue regeneration.

For many patients, yes. Cortisone injections temporarily mask pain but can weaken tissue with repeated use. Surgery is invasive, expensive, and requires long recovery.

SoftWave Therapy offers a different approach:

No injections – Non-invasive, nothing enters your body

No surgery – No incisions, no anesthesia, no downtime

No drugs – Works with your body's natural healing

Addresses root cause – Activates stem cells and regenerates tissue

Many Naperville patients come to Synergy after cortisone stopped working or to avoid surgery altogether.

Your first step is our SoftWave Discovery Session, which includes:

• A detailed evaluation

• Movement and nerve analysis

• Test treatment to confirm response

• Personalized treatment plan

Call 630-355-8022 or text 630-454-1300 to schedule your Discovery Session.

Yes — this is one of Synergy Institute’s specialties.

SoftWave is extremely effective for post-surgical pain, stiffness, and scar tissue, especially when patients are not recovering as fast as expected.

It helps with:

• Pain after knee replacement or meniscus surgery

• Shoulder surgery scar tissue and limited range of motion

• Foot / ankle surgery pain

• Spinal surgery stiffness and nerve irritability

• Scar tissue that is restricting motion

SoftWave stimulates tissue remodeling and improves blood flow to help the surgical site heal properly.

Yes. SoftWave breaks down adhesions, fibrosis, and rigid scar layers that limit mobility and cause ongoing pain — without surgery.

This is why so many post-surgical patients choose Synergy for SoftWave.

Absolutely — and Synergy specializes in exactly these cases.

SoftWave improves nerve health by:

• Increasing microcirculation

• Stimulating Schwann cell activity

• Reducing inflammation around compressed nerves

• Improving nerve signaling

• Breaking up scar tissue that may be compressing nerves

We combine SoftWave with Stimpod tPRF neuromodulation, giving patients a powerful nerve-reset protocol.

Scientific research shows that SoftWave:

• Increases blood flow (angiogenesis)

• Triggers stem cell activation

• Reduces inflammatory cytokines

• Breaks up calcification

• Remodels scar tissue

• Accelerates tendon and ligament healing

• Improves nerve conduction

This is true regeneration — not temporary relief.

Yes – this is the most common reason patients come to Synergy Institute. SoftWave works differently than other treatments. While cortisone masks pain and PT strengthens muscles, SoftWave actually regenerates damaged tissue at the cellular level. If you've tried everything else without lasting relief, your tissue likely hasn't healed correctly. SoftWave can restart that healing process.

Most SoftWave sessions at Synergy last 10–20 minutes, depending on the treatment area.

None. You can return to normal activities immediately.

Start with our SoftWave Discovery Session at Synergy Institute in Naperville. This includes:

Detailed evaluation – Review your condition and history

Movement & nerve analysis – Identify dysfunction patterns

Test treatment – Experience SoftWave and confirm your response

Personalized plan – Clear recommendations and pricing

Call 630-355-8022 or text 630-454-1300 to schedule.

Yes — SoftWave is safe with screws, plates, anchors, rods, and replacements.  It actually helps heal the tissue around these areas.

Yes. SoftWave helps with pain around the replaced joint, scar tissue, limited mobility, and compensatory movement problems. Many patients who aren't recovering as expected after knee, hip, or shoulder replacement see significant improvement with SoftWave. Call 630-355-8022 or text 630-454-1300 to discuss your case.

Yes. SoftWave is supported by extensive scientific research. The technology behind it—unfocused electrohydraulic ESWT—has been studied for over 30 years with more than 4,000 published clinical studies worldwide. Research shows SoftWave can activate stem cells, improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing in tendons, ligaments, nerves, and soft tissue. This strong evidence base is why leading hospitals, university research programs, and professional sports organizations use SoftWave today.

Yes. SoftWave breaks up adhesions and fibrosis while improving circulation, mobility, and tissue quality.

Yes — Synergy offers flexible treatment packages and clear pricing.