StemWave Shockwave Therapy
Take on stubborn pain without surgery or drugs.
StemWave is acoustic shockwave therapy for chronic tendon, joint, and soft-tissue aches. No needles, no medication, no downtime, and the whole session happens right in our Fort Mill clinic.
- Care, start to finish
- Surgeon-led
- Posted prices, no surprise bills
- Cash only
- Seen in days, not months
- Days
Targeted acoustic energy, delivered in minutes.
StemWave is a form of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). A handheld applicator delivers focused acoustic pressure waves over the tissue that hurts. Sessions are quick and noninvasive, and the device is registered with the FDA as a Class I therapeutic massager for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches and pains.
In-clinic, noninvasive
Performed right here in Fort Mill.
- No incision, no anesthesia, no operating room
- A surgeon confirms candidacy at your consultation
- Often part of a broader, coordinated care plan
Built for the aches that will not quit.
StemWave sessions are most often booked for chronic and overuse aches of the tendons and soft tissue like these. This is education, not a promise: whether StemWave fits your case is confirmed during your consultation.
- Plantar fasciitis and stubborn heel pain
- Achilles tendinopathy and ankle tendon pain
- Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy and calcific shoulder pain
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) stiffness
- Patellar tendinopathy, or jumper's knee
- Knee osteoarthritis pain
- Hip and gluteal tendon pain (greater trochanteric pain)
- Carpal tunnel and trigger finger symptoms
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint and chronic low-back pain
- Hamstring and other chronic soft-tissue pain
- Shin splints and stress-related bone pain
A drug-free, surgery-free next step.
StemWave tends to be a strong fit for active adults who want to stay moving and would rather avoid medication or the operating room when they can. It pairs well with a structured rehab plan, which is why many of our patients combine StemWave with physical therapy under one coordinated plan.
In, treated, and back to your day.
A StemWave session is quick and straightforward. We start with a consultation to confirm StemWave is right for you and to map the exact area to treat, then deliver the treatment and send you on your way.
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Map the source
We start with a consultation to confirm StemWave is right for you and to map the exact area to treat.
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Targeted treatment
Gel is applied to the skin and the applicator delivers acoustic waves over the target area. Most patients feel a tapping or pulsing sensation, and intensity is adjusted to your comfort.
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Walk out and resume
There is no anesthesia, no needles, and no recovery time, so you can return to your normal day right after.
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A short series
Treatment is typically delivered as a short series of sessions rather than a single visit. Your specific plan is set during your consultation based on your condition and goals.
- Typical session length
- 30 min
- Needles, medication, or anesthesia
- Zero
- Scheduled downtime, walk in and out
- None
Know the cost before you book.
Like everything at JOI, StemWave has posted prices. Choose a single session or a package; your recommended plan is confirmed at your consultation.
Single Session, 2 Joints
One standalone treatment covering two joints or regions. Three joints $480, four joints $600.
1 Joint Package
The full standard protocol most patients choose, paid up front.
2 Joint Package
Two joints or regions treated across the same 10-session course.
3 Joint Package
Three joints or regions treated across the same 10-session course.
4 Joint Package
Four joints or regions treated across the same 10-session course.
1-Year Maintenance Package
Monthly tune-ups for lasting relief. 2 joints $2,100, 3 joints $3,000, 4 joints $3,900.
Mobile StemWave is included free with any package, or add $50 to a single session. Cash only. Not covered by any insurance, so there is no claim to file and nothing arrives afterwards. The price you see is the entire transaction.
About this device
StemWave is a Class I, 510(k)-exempt therapeutic massager registered with the FDA for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches and pains; registration is not FDA clearance, approval, or endorsement. It is not a cure, and individual results vary.
Surgeon-led care, on your schedule.
JOI is a cash-based, out of network orthopaedic sports medicine practice in Fort Mill, SC. That means rapid access, honest pricing, and a plan built around you, not a billing code. StemWave is one part of an integrated approach that can include physical therapy with Dr. Christie Smith, DPT, so you get coordinated care under one roof.
Surgeon-led care
Double board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, the same expert you read about treats you.
Transparent pricing
Cash only. Not covered by any insurance, so there is no claim to file and nothing arrives afterwards. The price you see is the entire transaction.
Rapid access
Seen in days, not months, with a plan built around you rather than a billing code.
Integrated rehab
Pairs naturally with one-on-one physical therapy from Dr. Christie Smith, DPT, under one coordinated plan.
StemWave, answered.
Ready when you are
Ready to take on that nagging pain?
Start with a StemWave consultation and find out if you are a candidate. Cash only, one posted price, no surprise bills.