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Stem Cell Injections or SoftWave Therapy for Pain Relief? Here’s What You Should Know

Published August 11th, 2025 by Dr. Jeremiah Jimerson

When chronic pain or joint degeneration becomes a daily burden, many patients start exploring regenerative options to avoid medications, steroid injections, or surgery. One increasingly popular option is stem cell therapy — but it’s not the only game in town.

At Fix Your Pain Charleston, Dr. Jeremiah Jimerson, DC, ART offers SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy, a proven regenerative solution that’s non-invasive, drug-free, and highly cost-effective — often delivering outstanding results without the need for needles or downtime.

Let’s break down how these two powerful therapies compare, and why more people are choosing SoftWave.


What Are Stem Cell Injections?

Stem cell therapy involves extracting cells (often from bone marrow or adipose tissue) and injecting them into an area of injury to promote tissue regeneration and healing. This therapy has been used to treat:

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Tendon and ligament injuries

  • Spinal disc degeneration

  • Cartilage damage

  • Joint pain in the knees, hips, shoulders, and more

While promising, stem cell therapy can be expensive (often $5,000–$20,000 per treatment), invasive, and involves downtime and possible side effects from the injection process.


How Does SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy Compare?

SoftWave is a cutting-edge, FDA-cleared regenerative technology that activates your body’s own stem cells and healing response — without the need for injections or surgery.

Benefits of SoftWave Therapy:

  • No needles, no surgery, and no drugs

  • Stimulates your body’s own stem cells to migrate and repair tissue

  • Improves blood flow, circulation, and nutrient delivery

  • Breaks down scar tissue and promotes soft tissue remodeling

  • Reduces inflammation and pain

  • Much more cost-effective than stem cell injections

  • Easy to administer in-office with no downtime

  • Can be repeated as needed without significant cost


The Science Behind SoftWave: Why It Works

SoftWave works through mechanotransduction — the process by which physical energy (in this case, acoustic waves) is converted into biochemical signals that trigger healing.

SoftWave has been shown to:

  • Activate and recruit resident stem cells

  • Increase VEGF and eNOS for new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis)

  • Improve circulation and oxygen delivery to damaged tissues

  • Flush out chronic inflammation and inflammatory cytokines

  • Modulate nerve signals for pain relief

  • Improve mitochondrial health for better cell function and longevity

SoftWave does all this without puncturing the skin, making it ideal for patients seeking a conservative and non-invasive path to healing.


Cost Comparison: SoftWave vs. Stem Cell Injections

Treatment TypeInvasivenessCost Per SessionDowntimeRepeatable?
Stem Cell InjectionsInvasive$5,000 – $20,000Several daysRarely
SoftWave TherapyNon-invasive$100-300 avgNoneYes, as needed

Most patients see noticeable improvements within the first 1–3 SoftWave sessions and complete their care in 6–8 visits, spaced weekly. Boost sessions can be done monthly or quarterly to maintain progress — something that’s far more feasible than repeating expensive stem cell injections.


Which Should You Choose?

Both stem cell therapy and SoftWave offer regenerative benefits. But for patients who:

  • Want to avoid invasive procedures

  • Prefer a more conservative, office-based treatment

  • Are looking for outstanding results without a high price tag

  • Need a customizable and repeatable option

SoftWave is an ideal first step — and for many, the only step they need.


Dr. Jeremiah Jimerson Is Leading the Way in Regenerative Care in Charleston, SC

Dr. Jeremiah has successfully helped countless patients in the Lowcountry avoid injections, drugs, and surgery by activating their body’s healing potential through SoftWave.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic knee, shoulder, spine, or joint pain — or you’re recovering from surgery or sports injuries — SoftWave may be your path forward.


Ready to Experience SoftWave for Yourself?

Fix Your Pain Charleston
761 Saint Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: 843.873.6004
Website: https://fixyourpaincharleston.com
Request an Appointment: https://www.softwavecharleston.com/contact


No needles. No surgery. No downtime. Just results. Discover why SoftWave is the smarter, safer, and more affordable regenerative solution.


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