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Lumbar Spine Disc Herniations and SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy: A Non-Surgical, Non-Injection Path to Relief and Regeneration in Calgary at Natural Way Chiropractic

Published April 14th, 2025 by Natural Way Chiropractic

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Lumbar Spine Disc Herniations and SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy: A Non-Surgical, Non-Injection Path to Relief and Regeneration in Calgary at Natural Way Chiropractic

Lumbar disc herniations are one of the most common causes of lower back pain, sciatica, and restricted mobility. For many patients, this condition brings with it not only pain, but fear of surgery, long recovery times, and a reduced quality of life.

Fortunately, SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology offers a non-invasive, drug-free, and surgery-free alternative to help those suffering from lumbar disc injuries heal naturally and reclaim their lives.

At Natural Way Chiropractic, Dr. Kale Matovich provides science-backed regenerative care using SoftWave Therapy to help patients in Calgary recover from disc herniations safely and effectively.

Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniations

Your lumbar spine (lower back) contains intervertebral discs that act as cushions between vertebrae. These discs are made of a soft, gel-like center (nucleus pulposus) surrounded by a tougher outer layer (annulus fibrosus). When a disc is injured, it can bulge or rupture—compressing nearby nerves and causing pain, inflammation, and functional limitations.

Types of Lumbar Disc Herniations

  1. Contained Herniation (Protrusion):
    The disc is bulging, but the outer wall remains intact. This can still cause pressure on spinal nerves and inflammation.

  2. Non-Contained Herniation (Extrusion):
    The nucleus breaks through the outer disc wall but remains connected to the disc. Nerve compression and chemical irritation are common.

  3. Sequestered Herniation (Free Fragment):
    A piece of the nucleus pulposus breaks free and migrates into the spinal canal. This can cause severe nerve inflammation, sciatica, or weakness.

Causes of Lumbar Disc Herniation

  • Repetitive lifting or twisting

  • Prolonged sitting or poor posture

  • Sudden trauma or injury

  • Degenerative disc disease and aging

  • Weak core muscles or spinal instability

Common Symptoms

  • Lower back pain

  • Shooting pain into the buttock, thigh, or leg (sciatica)

  • Tingling or numbness in the leg or foot

  • Muscle weakness or difficulty standing

  • Pain that worsens with bending, sitting, or lifting

These symptoms can vary in intensity depending on the type and severity of the disc injury.

How SoftWave Therapy Helps Lumbar Disc Herniations Heal

SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology is an advanced healing solution that uses electrohydraulic supersonic acoustic waves, delivered via a broad focused energy shockwave, to initiate deep biological healing at the site of disc injury and surrounding tissues.

Here's the science behind how it works:

1. Modulation of Inflammation

SoftWave interacts with toll-like receptors to calm excessive inflammation while supporting a balanced immune response. This helps reduce pain and swelling around the nerve roots.

2. VEGF – Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

Stimulates angiogenesis—the formation of new blood vessels—to improve circulation and oxygenation of the affected tissues, including the disc and surrounding ligaments.

3. eNOS – Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase

Promotes nitric oxide production, a powerful signaling molecule that improves microcirculation, reduces oxidative stress, and supports tissue repair.

4. Stem Cell Activation & Migration

SoftWave stimulates the body’s resident stem cells, directing them to the site of injury to regenerate damaged disc tissue, nerve roots, and connective structures.

5. PCNA – Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen

Increases cellular replication and DNA repair in damaged tissues, accelerating recovery and structural remodeling of the disc and supporting tissues.

6. Neoangiogenesis and Removal of Senescent Cells

Improves long-term healing by supporting new capillary growth and clearing out non-functioning, inflamed, or damaged cells that block recovery.

This process creates a healthier cellular environment around the lumbar spine—reducing nerve irritation, improving blood flow, and promoting deep healing and functional restoration.

Why Patients Choose SoftWave Over Injections or Surgery

  • Non-invasive with no injections, no incisions, and no downtime

  • Drug-free and free from the risks of cortisone or opioids

  • Backed by science and trusted by leading institutions like the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Walter Reed, Stanford, Harvard, and UCLA

  • Used by elite sports teams

  • Promotes true healing rather than just masking symptoms

SoftWave Therapy is helping patients across Calgary avoid spinal injections, cancel surgery consultations, and return to work, sport, and everyday life—pain-free.

Reclaim Your Life from Lumbar Disc Pain

If you're struggling with a lumbar disc herniation and want a solution that supports natural healing and long-term recovery, SoftWave Therapy at Natural Way Chiropractic may be right for you.

Request a SoftWave Therapy new patient visit online today
Or call (403) 246-0334 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Kale Matovich and his team.

Contact Information

Natural Way Chiropractic
Dr. Kale Matovich, DC
3527 18 Street SW #201
Calgary, AB T2T 4T9
Phone: (403) 246-0334
Email: Info@naturalwaychiro.ca
Learn More About Us On Our Main Website: https://naturalwaychiro.ca
Request a SoftWave Therapy Visit Online Here: https://www.softwavecalgary.com/contact

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