SoftWave

What Is SoftWave Therapy in Maui?

SoftWave Therapy is an advanced, FDA-cleared regenerative treatment available right here in South Maui. It is designed to help reduce pain, restore mobility, and stimulate the body’s natural healing process — without surgery, injections, or downtime.

At Shockwave Maui, SoftWave Therapy is used to help Maui residents and visitors recover from chronic pain, overuse injuries, and soft tissue damage that often come from an active island lifestyle. Whether pain started from surfing, hiking, golf, paddling, work-related strain, or everyday movement, SoftWave Therapy helps the body heal from the inside out.

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How SoftWave Therapy Works

SoftWave Therapy delivers high-energy acoustic waves into injured or painful tissue. These waves trigger a biological response that helps restart stalled healing processes and improves circulation at the cellular level.

SoftWave Therapy works by:

Increasing blood flow to injured tissue
Stimulating new blood vessel formation
Activating stem cells and growth factors
Reducing chronic inflammation
Breaking up scar tissue and adhesions

Rather than masking pain, SoftWave Therapy addresses the underlying cause of pain — which is why it is often effective for conditions that have not responded to rest, physical therapy, or medications.

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What Makes SoftWave Therapy Different?

Not all shockwave therapy is the same.

SoftWave Therapy uses broad-spectrum, unfocused acoustic waves that allow treatment of a larger area compared to traditional focused shockwave devices. This makes SoftWave especially effective for complex injuries, chronic pain patterns, and conditions involving multiple tissues.

At Shockwave Maui, SoftWave Therapy is delivered using FDA-cleared technology, providing patients across Maui with a safe, consistent, and clinically backed regenerative option — without having to leave Hawaii for care.

Conditions Treated with SoftWave Therapy in Maui

SoftWave Therapy is commonly used to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions seen in Maui’s active population.

Foot & Ankle Pain

Plantar fasciitis
Heel pain
Achilles tendinopathy
Ankle pain

Knee & Hip Pain

Knee pain
Patellar tendinitis
Hip pain
Bursitis

Shoulder, Arm & Elbow Pain

Rotator cuff injuries
Shoulder pain and stiffness
Tennis elbow
Golfer’s elbow

Muscle & Soft Tissue Injuries

Chronic muscle tightness
Tendon injuries
Ligament injuries
Overuse and sports-related injuries

SoftWave Therapy is often chosen by patients in Maui who want to avoid surgery, injections, or long recovery timelines while still pursuing meaningful pain relief and improved mobility.

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What to Expect During SoftWave Therapy

SoftWave Therapy sessions are quick and efficient, making them easy to fit into your schedule — whether you live on Maui or are visiting the island.

Most sessions last 10–15 minutes
No anesthesia or medications required
Little to no downtime after treatment
Many patients notice improvement within a few sessions

Each treatment plan is customized based on your condition, activity level, and goals — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

SoftWave Therapy at Shockwave Maui

Shockwave Maui offers SoftWave Therapy as part of a regenerative care approach led by Dr. Craig, known locally as Dr. 808.

Our goal is to provide Maui residents and visitors with access to advanced regenerative treatments that support long-term movement, recovery, and performance — without unnecessary procedures or medications.