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SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology vs. Steroid Injections for Osteoarthritis Pain: What You Need to Know with Dr Kale Matovich

Published March 24th, 2025 by Natural Way Chiropractic

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SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology vs. Steroid Injections for Osteoarthritis Pain: What You Need to Know with Dr Kale Matovich

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common and debilitating joint conditions worldwide. It affects millions of people, leading to chronic joint pain, stiffness, inflammation, and limited mobility. While many patients are offered steroid injections as a treatment option, there's growing awareness of their limitations and long-term risks—and an increasing shift toward regenerative therapies like SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology.

At Natural Way Chiropractic, Dr. Kale Matovich is helping patients across Calgary find safe, sustainable, and science-backed relief from osteoarthritis pain through SoftWave Therapy—without drugs, injections, or surgery.

The Limitations of Steroid Injections for Osteoarthritis

Corticosteroid injections have been used for decades to reduce inflammation and relieve pain in arthritic joints. While they may offer short-term relief, they come with serious limitations and risks that are often overlooked.

Downsides of Steroid Injections:

  • Temporary Relief Only: In most cases, pain relief lasts just a few weeks to a few months.
  • No Regenerative Effect: Steroids do not help the body heal or rebuild damaged cartilage or joint tissues.
  • Tissue Breakdown Over Time: Repeated injections can weaken tendons, ligaments, and cartilage—leading to joint degeneration.
  • Suppression of the Natural Healing Process: Steroids suppress inflammation, which is part of the body’s normal healing response.
  • Potential Side Effects: Including joint infection, skin thinning, bone loss (osteopenia), elevated blood sugar, and adrenal suppression.

In fact, some research has shown that repeated corticosteroid injections may accelerate joint damage in the long run—raising questions about their long-term safety for managing osteoarthritis.

SoftWave Therapy: A Regenerative Alternative to Injections

SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology offers a conservative, non-invasive, drug-free solution for osteoarthritis pain that goes beyond symptom relief. This breakthrough therapy uses electrohydraulic supersonic acoustic waves, delivered via a broad focused energy shockwave, to activate the body’s natural healing and regeneration processes.

Unlike steroid injections, SoftWave does not mask the pain—it addresses the root cause by promoting healing at the cellular and tissue level.

How SoftWave Therapy Helps Heal Osteoarthritic Joints

SoftWave Therapy works by initiating a cascade of regenerative biological responses in the affected joint:

  • Modulation of inflammation via toll-like receptor signaling
  • VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor): Promotes angiogenesis and new blood vessel formation for improved nutrient delivery
  • eNOS (Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase): Increases nitric oxide production for vascular and tissue repair
  • Neoangiogenesis: Supports microcirculation to joint cartilage and synovial structures
  • PCNA (Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen): Supports DNA repair and cellular regeneration
  • Activation and migration of resident stem cells to rebuild and repair joint tissues

This makes SoftWave Therapy ideal for treating the underlying causes of osteoarthritis, including cartilage breakdown, joint inflammation, poor circulation, and connective tissue damage.

Why Patients Are Choosing SoftWave Over Steroid Injections in Calgary at Natural Way Chiropractic with Dr Kale Matovich & Team!

Patients suffering from osteoarthritis are increasingly turning to SoftWave Therapy as their preferred choice for several key reasons:

  • No drugs, no injections, no surgery

  • No risk of tissue damage or side effects

  • Addresses the root cause of pain through cellular regeneration

  • Improves joint function, flexibility, and overall mobility

  • Provides longer-lasting relief compared to temporary steroid solutions

  • Promotes true healing, not just symptom masking

For patients who are tired of the cycle of injections, medications, and short-term fixes, SoftWave Therapy offers a scientifically backed and sustainable path forward.

Backed by Research and Trusted Worldwide

SoftWave Therapy is currently being used by world-class institutions and clinics, including:

  • The Cleveland Clinic

  • Mayo Clinic

  • Walter Reed Military Medical Center

  • Harvard Medical School

  • Stanford University

  • UCLA Health

  • Piedmont Hospital

It’s also trusted by professional athletes and medical teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA, UFC, NCAA, and more.

Experience the Future of Osteoarthritis Pain Relief

If you're dealing with joint pain, stiffness, or loss of mobility from osteoarthritis, and you’ve had enough of temporary relief from injections, it’s time to explore a regenerative solution that works with your body—not against it.

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

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 Office Website Here: https://naturalwaychiro.ca
Request a SoftWave Therapy Discovery Session Online Here: https://www.softwavecalgary.com/contact

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