SoftWave therapy
SoftWave Therapy in Dunwoody, Georgia
A non-invasive option for pain that has outlasted rest, stretching and hoping it settles.
Direct answer
What is SoftWave therapy?
SoftWave is a brand of extracorporeal shockwave therapy. A handheld applicator sends acoustic pressure waves through the skin into the tissue underneath, with the aim of prompting the body's own repair response in an area that has stalled. There is no incision, no injection and no medication. In Dunwoody, treatment is provided by Compass Family Chiropractic.
Reviewed by: Clinical team, Compass Family Chiropractic · Last reviewed: September 2026
General patient education only. Not medical advice and not a diagnosis. See our editorial policy and medical disclaimer.
Who tends to consider it
- Pain that has lasted months rather than days
- Symptoms that keep coming back when activity resumes
- People who want to explore non-surgical options first
- Adults working around a problem instead of solving it
What a first visit involves
- History: what happened, what makes it worse, what you've tried
- Examination to identify the tissue involved
- A straight answer on whether SoftWave is a reasonable option
- A referral elsewhere if something else is a better fit
Honest limitations
- Evidence quality varies significantly by condition
- Some people do not respond at all
- It doesn't replace loading, rehab or lifestyle change
- It is not appropriate for every diagnosis or every person
Frequently asked questions
Where treatment happens
SoftWave Therapy Right Here in Dunwoody
SoftWave therapy is provided by Compass Family Chiropractic at their Dunwoody office — not a partner clinic in another city. If you live or work near Dunwoody, Perimeter Center, Brookhaven or Chamblee, treatment happens here.
Compass Family Chiropractic1745 Old Spring House Ln., Ste. 410
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Call or text: (770) 452-0022
See If SoftWave Is Worth Exploring
An evaluation is how you find out what you're actually dealing with — and whether SoftWave belongs in the plan.