Knee pain sends more people toward injections and surgery than almost any other joint complaint, often before anything conservative has been genuinely tried. Cartilage, meniscus, and ligament tissue all have limited blood supply, which is why knees heal slowly and why treatment aimed at stimulating repair in those tissues can change the picture for problems that have not moved in years.
What We Commonly Treat
- Osteoarthritis — wear in the joint, stiffness, morning pain
- Meniscus injuries — the cartilage cushion between the bones
- Ligament injuries — including sprains and instability
- Tendinitis — irritation from running, jumping, or repetitive load
- Chronic knee pain that has outlasted rest, braces, and injections
Why the Knee Is Often Not the Whole Story
Knees sit between your hips and your feet and absorb the consequences of both. Uneven pelvic mechanics, a leg-length difference, or collapsing arches will load one knee harder than the other for years before it complains. Treating only the knee in that situation buys temporary relief.
Dr. Hansen examines how you actually stand and move, not just the joint that hurts. Where the feet are driving it, custom orthotics may be part of the answer; where the pelvis is, chiropractic care is.
SoftWave Therapy for Knees
SoftWave therapy is FDA-cleared shockwave treatment that activates your body's own stem-cell healing response in tissue that struggles to repair itself. It is non-invasive — no drugs, no needles, no surgery, no downtime. Sessions take five to ten minutes and you walk straight out afterward.
Knees are one of the most common things we treat with it, including people who arrived after being told their only remaining options were injections or a replacement.
Worth Knowing Before You Commit to Surgery
Surgery is sometimes genuinely the right answer, and Dr. Hansen will say so if he thinks it is. But it is a one-way door, and conservative care is not. Trying the reversible option first costs you weeks. Skipping it can cost you more than that.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SoftWave help arthritis in the knee?
Arthritic knees are one of the more common cases we see with SoftWave. Whether it is right for your knee depends on what the exam finds, which is what the assessment is for.
Do I need a referral to be seen?
No. You can call (631) 321-5400 and book directly. The front desk will verify your insurance benefits for free.
How many SoftWave sessions will I need?
It depends on the tissue and how long it has been a problem. Many people feel a difference within the first one to three sessions, but Dr. Hansen will give you a realistic plan after assessing your knee rather than a number in advance.
Is this covered by insurance?
Most insurance is accepted at the practice and the front desk verifies benefits for free before you start. Coverage for specific therapies varies by plan — call and they will check yours.
Last reviewed 2026-09-10 by Hansen Chiropractic. This page is general information, not medical advice. Individual results vary.
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