SoftWave TRT, built to heal
If you’re struggling with chronic pain, inflammation, or reduced mobility and have tried all the old tricks, you’re in the right place. Start with a discovery session with Dr. Mitch or Dr. Zach — we’ll keep it direct and honest.
- Costs less than most orthopedic surgery deductibles
- Trusted by thousands of Pro Athletes around the world.
- Designed for soft tissue repair through non-invasive healing
- Clear next steps after your first visit
🩺 Common Back Pain Symptoms
What This Means For You
Decompression Therapy is a calm, precision-guided way to reduce pressure on irritated spinal joints and discs — without forcing your body to fight the treatment.
Decompression isn’t about overnight fixes. When it’s a good fit, we’ll know and so will you.
🎥 Changing The Storyline
🎥 Your Spine & Decompression
What This Means For You
Unlike steady traction, our decompression uses controlled cycles and positioning, alternating gentle positive and negative pressure. These natural rhythms help prevent the body from tensing against the pull and support the disc’s natural fluid movement—an important process that depends on changing pressure, not constant force.
The goal isn’t force — it’s creating the right conditions for healing
📘 Pressure Changes the story
What This Means For You
During decompression, you’ll relax on a precision controlled table while it applies gentle pull-and-release cycles to specific areas of the spine.
THIS CONTROLLED RHYTHM IS DESIGNED TO:
- Reduce pressure on sensitive joints and discs
- Help muscles relax instead of bracing
- Create an environment where movement feels safer again
🦴 The Decompression Table
What This Means For You
Not all decompression therapy or tables are the same! Our cutting-edge table allows us to be more specific, controlled, and adaptable — so the table fits the patient, not the other way around.
Specialized
Multi-directional positioning to match your tolerance with a targeted setup to focus where the problem lives.
Customized
Customizable pull-and-relax timing with session-to-session tracking for consistency.
Comfort
A padded, focused harness supports relaxation with a dedicated team to offer assistance during your session.
Traditional traction often uses a steady pull. Our decompression uses controlled cycles and positioning to reduce guarding and improve comfort — especially for people who didn’t tolerate traction in the past.
❤️🩹 What patients experience
6 Ways Decompression Helps
1. Less pressure or “compressed” feeling in the low back
2. Easier movement — bending, standing, walking feels smoother
3. A “lighter” or more open sensation through the spine
4. Reduced tension in surrounding muscles (glutes/hamstrings/hips)
5. Mild soreness afterward — like a workout — that fades within 24–48 hours
6. Better response to other therapies and movement-based care
*Responses vary. If anything feels sharp, worsening, or unusual, we adjust the settings, the plan, and/or pivot to another of our world class therapy options.
📆 What your visit looks like
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Sessions are about 30 minutes.
Some people notice meaningful improvement early. Others need more time for irritation to settle and movement tolerance to build.
We reassess along the way — not after a preset number of visits.
Decompression/Flux Capacitor Podcast
Decompression Podcast Details 📜
How 3 therapies—Adjustments, SoftWave, and Spinal Decompression—come together to form our clinic’s “Flux Capacitor” of healing.
If you’ve ever wondered “Is decompression legit?”, “What does SoftWave actually do?”, or “Why put all three together?”… this is your episode
Dr. Mitch and Dr. Zach break down what makes each point of the triangle powerful on its own, and why combining them creates next-level results for patients dealing with disc herniations, nerve pain, chronic low-back issues, and more.
Learn how the docs decide which therapy (or combo) someone actually needs and why diagnosing the source of pain beats chasing symptoms every time!
Cause & Effect 🔄
FAQ
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Is spinal decompression right for me?
Spinal decompression is commonly used for:
- Herniated discs
- Bulging discs
- Degenerated discs
- Facet syndrome
- Failed back surgery
- Chronic neck or back pain that hasn’t improved with chiropractic, physical therapy, injections, or medication
The only way to know for sure is through a full evaluation. If you’re not a candidate, we’ll tell you.
Does decompression actually work?
Published research shows patients with chronic neck or back pain have up to a 91% chance of achieving full or significant pain relief.
Many patients are able to avoid surgery.
Is it painful?
No. Most patients describe it as a gentle stretch. Many find sessions relaxing.
Is this the same as traction or inversion therapy?
No.
Spinal decompression creates negative pressure inside the disc, helping reduce disc pressure and improve nutrient flow.
In a head-to-head study:
Decompression:
– 86% good-to-excellent results for herniated discs
– 75% good-to-excellent results for facet syndrome
Traditional traction:
– No excellent results for herniated discs
– 50% good-to-excellent results for facet syndrome
What The Plan Involves
How many visits will I need?
For chronic disc conditions, research supports approximately 24 visits to create lasting structural change.
Some patients improve earlier, but consistency matters for long-term results.
What’s included in a decompression program?
A successful program typically includes, but is not limited to or required by:
Spinal Decompression
12-24 sessions (research-supported dosage)
Chiropractic Adjustments
Usually 12–24 sessions depending on technique
MLS Laser Therapy
12-24 sessions recommended for chronic pain
$75 per session (one area)
Additional $40 per session for a second area
Rehabilitation
Cox Low Back Program (lumbar cases)
Cox Isotonic Neck Device (cervical cases)
Home exercises are essential.
Nutritional Disc Support (optional)
Disc Discovery formula
$80 per bottle
Recommended during the program.
*Each component supports a different part of the healing process
How long are appointments?
Decompression sessions last 20–30 minutes.
If combined with adjustments, laser, or rehab, total visit time may range from 30–60 minutes.
When will I start feeling better?
Some patients notice relief within the first few visits.
For chronic cases, measurable improvement often begins between 6–12 visits, with structural changes developing throughout the full program.
Will the relief last?
More than 50% of patients maintained pain-free or near pain-free status for up to four years after completing treatment.
Long-term results depend on completing the program and maintaining healthy spinal habits.
Investment & Insurance
How much does the program cost?
Decompression plan price varies widely depending on cases, symptom severity and possible combined therapies
Its safe to say that a full treatment plan is almost always less than the deductible of common spinal surgeries.
Flexible payment plans are often available.
Is this covered by insurance?
Some aspects of care — such as adjustments, therapeutic services, and rehab — may be covered.
Decompression, MLS laser, supplements, and certain supportive services are often not covered. Many insurance plans have not updated their policies to include newer treatment technologies.
What if I miss visits?
Consistency matters. Decompression works by building cumulative physiological change. Missing visits may delay progress.
Our Approach
What is the “Flux Capacitor of Healing”?
*The Flux Capacitor of Healing is our name for how we combine three core therapies:
1. Spinal Decompression
2. Chiropractic Adjustments
3. SoftWave TRT
Each therapy does something different — and when used together, they amplify results.
Think of it as structure + motion + regeneration working at the same time.
*Not every case needs more than one therapy, but we will honestly and safely guide your treatment and adjust as you progress.
How does decompression fit into The Flux Capacitor?
Spinal decompression addresses the disc itself.
It reduces pressure inside the disc, improves nutrient flow, and creates the environment needed for disc healing.
In the Flux System, decompression is often the foundation when disc injury or nerve compression is present.
What do the other two therapies add?
Chiropractic Adjustments
Restore proper spinal movement and alignment.
When joints move correctly, pressure distributes more evenly — which helps protect the disc while it heals.
SoftWave TRT
Stimulates cellular repair and blood flow.
It supports tissue regeneration and helps calm chronic inflammation.
Why combine them instead of doing just one?
Because pain rarely comes from one single issue.
Disc pressure, joint restriction, inflammation, and muscular imbalance often coexist.
• Decompression reduces disc pressure
• Adjustments restore movement
• SoftWave stimulates repair
When combined strategically, the therapies reinforce each other — often leading to faster progress and more durable results.
Do I need all three?
Not always!
Some patients only require decompression and adjustments.
Others benefit from adding SoftWave to accelerate tissue healing.
Your evaluation determines what if any combination is appropriate.
We don’t add therapies unless they serve a purpose.
What’s the potential benefit of combining them?
When used together appropriately, patients often experience:
• Faster reduction in nerve irritation
• Improved mobility
• Stronger long-term stability
• Reduced likelihood of recurrence
The goal isn’t just temporary relief. It’s restoring the spine’s ability to function well under normal life stress.
THE FINAL QUESTION
If you’re wondering whether decompression is right for you, the first step is a consultation and evaluation to determine candidacy and build a personalized plan.
Patient Testimonials
Holly P.
Midwest Chiropractic is truly the best chiropractic care in Minnesota. We drive an hour to be seen by Dr. Zach and Dr. Mitch. They have helped everyone in our family from herniated discs, to chronic pain, to injury recovery of the ankle and knee-that PT alone was not helping. I could go on and on about what makes their approach different than others.
Dani T.
I recently had a fantastic experience at Midwest Chiropractic and Wellness working with Dr. Zach! The entire team at the clinic is super knowledgeable and friendly. Scheduling is easy, and I completely trust them with my care. They've been incredibly helpful in creating a clear treatment plan, and the results from the softwave treatment machine on my stubborn hamstring injury were excellent. I highly recommend them for their expertise and top-notch patient care.
How Softwave TRT Works
Are you struggling with chronic pain, inflammation, or reduced mobility? If so, you may be interested in learning more about SoftWave TRT (Tissue Regeneration Technologies).
This innovative treatment uses acoustic waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing process, and can provide a safe, non-invasive, and effective solution for a variety of conditions.
Trusted by The Mayo Clinic and used by thousands of professional athletes around the world.
- ⚡ Knee pain
- ⚡ Shoulder pain
- ⚡ Back pain
- ⚡ Plantar fasciitis
- ⚡ Tennis elbow
- ⚡ Tendinitis
- ⚡ And so many more!
Connective tissue is the building matrix of the body, it supports, protects and gives structure to all types of tissue. SoftWave Therapy uses electro hydraulically produced sound waves that are directed at unhealthy tissue within an injured area. This activates the tissue to improve and accelerate your body’s own natural healing process.
BREAKS UP CALCIFICATION:
Trauma to the tendons can generate calcified fibroblasts in the injured area. Calcified fibroblasts cause chronic pain which decreases mobility. Using shockwave pulses, calcification is cleared from the damaged area after being broken into small particles that are easily absorbed by the body. This reduces pain and restores function.
STEM CELL STIMULATION:
SoftWave TRT uses hydraulically produced sound waves sent through the body at a high speed. Your brain reacts by sending stem cells to the area to repair damage. Stem cells are always dormant in the body, ready to go anywhere that they’re needed. We simply jumpstart this healing process.
• Non-invasive: SoftWave TRT is a non-surgical and non-invasive treatment option that can provide relief without the need for drugs or surgery.
• Effective: Many patients experience significant pain relief and improved function after just a few treatments.
• No downtime: SoftWave TRT requires no downtime, and patients can typically return to their daily activities immediately following treatment.
• Safe: SoftWave TRT is a safe treatment option that has few side effects and is well-tolerated by most patients.
If you’re looking for a non-invasive, safe, and effective solution for pain relief and improved function, SoftWave TRT may be right for you.
To learn more about this innovative treatment in combination with our Unique Chiropractic care and
SCHEDULE A NEW PATIENT EXAM with The Docs!
It is commonly used to increase circulation, break up scar tissue/calcifications and stimulate migration of stem cells and growth factors to injured areas. SoftWave TRT is an exciting, breakthrough option in the field of regenerative medicine.
It is an advanced, effective, non-invasive and safe way to treat painful musculoskeletal conditions, degenerative conditions and chronic pain. All without needles, anesthesia, pain medication, or expensive hospitalization.
Podcast About Softwave
Patient Experience with Softwave TRT
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Patient Testimonials
Holly P.
Midwest Chiropractic is truly the best chiropractic care in Minnesota. We drive an hour to be seen by Dr. Zach and Dr. Mitch. They have helped everyone in our family from herniated discs, to chronic pain, to injury recovery of the ankle and knee-that PT alone was not helping. I could go on and on about what makes their approach different than others.
Dani T.
I recently had a fantastic experience at Midwest Chiropractic and Wellness working with Dr. Zach! The entire team at the clinic is super knowledgeable and friendly. Scheduling is easy, and I completely trust them with my care. They've been incredibly helpful in creating a clear treatment plan, and the results from the softwave treatment machine on my stubborn hamstring injury were excellent. I highly recommend them for their expertise and top-notch patient care.
