Why Steroid Injections Are Weakening Soft Tissues, Tendons, Ligaments, and Joints – And What to Do Instead

Steroid injections (often referred to as cortisone shots) are one of the most common medical treatments prescribed for joint pain, arthritis, tendinitis, and other musculoskeletal issues. They’re often presented as a quick fix for pain relief—but what most patients don’t realize is that steroid injections can actually weaken soft tissues over time and potentially make the problem worse.

At Camarata Chiropractic & Wellness in Rochester, NY, Dr. Sam Camarata and his team provide a safe, conservative, and regenerative alternative: SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy.

How Steroid Injections Work

Steroid injections are designed to reduce inflammation in and around painful tissues. They may provide short-term relief, but their mechanism does not repair or regenerate the damaged tissue. Instead, they simply mask symptoms temporarily.

The Hidden Risks of Steroid Injections

While they may sound appealing at first, repeated steroid injections can have negative effects on your body, including:

• Weakened tendons and ligaments: Cortisone breaks down collagen, the protein that provides strength and elasticity to soft tissues.

• Joint degeneration: Over time, injections may speed up cartilage loss, worsening arthritis and joint damage.

• Increased risk of rupture: Tendons exposed to repeated steroid injections are more prone to tears and ruptures.

• Temporary relief only: Pain often returns within weeks or months, creating dependency on more injections.

• Limited usage: Doctors typically limit the number of cortisone shots because of their damaging effects.

In short, injections may buy you time but cost you long-term joint health.

What to Do Instead: SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy

If you’re looking for a solution that not only relieves pain but also promotes actual healing, SoftWave Therapy is the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.

How SoftWave Works

SoftWave is a non-invasive, non-injection, drug-free technology that uses electrohydraulic broad-focused acoustic waves to penetrate deep into tissues and stimulate your body’s own healing response.

Through a process called mechanotransduction, SoftWave activates powerful biological mechanisms, including:

• Stem cell activation and migration to injured tissues.

• Angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) to improve circulation and deliver nutrients for healing.

• eNOS and VEGF signaling to reduce inflammation and accelerate repair.

• Neovascularization to enhance oxygen delivery to tissues.

• Breakdown of scar tissue that limits mobility.

• Modulation of inflammation to restore balance and reduce chronic pain.

Why SoftWave Is Superior to Steroid Injections

Unlike cortisone shots, SoftWave Therapy does not damage tissues. Instead, it promotes repair, regeneration, and long-lasting relief.

Key Differences: Steroid Injections vs. SoftWave

• Steroid Injections = Temporary relief, potential long-term damage.

• SoftWave Therapy = Long-term pain relief, tissue repair, and regeneration.

• Steroid Injections = Weakened tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.

• SoftWave Therapy = Stronger, healthier soft tissues and improved joint function.

Conditions We Treat With SoftWave Therapy

SoftWave Therapy is helping patients with:

• Knee arthritis and meniscus tears

• Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement

• Elbow pain (tennis and golfer’s elbow)

• Achilles tendinitis and plantar fasciitis

• Back pain, sciatica, and disc herniations

• Hip arthritis and bursitis

• Hand, wrist, and thumb pain & much more!

Experience SoftWave in Rochester, NY

At Camarata Chiropractic & Wellness, we’ve seen patients cancel scheduled surgeries, stop repeat injections, and find lasting relief thanks to SoftWave Therapy. With over 3 years of experience helping our community with this groundbreaking technology, we are proud to be the trusted and top rated SoftWave Therapy providers in all of Rochester, NY and North Chili and surrounding neighborhoods.

Take the Next Step

Don’t risk the long-term damage of repeated steroid injections. Choose a solution that promotes true healing instead.

Learn more at https://www.camaratachiropractic.com/softwave-therapy
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Camarata Chiropractic & Wellness
3237 Union St, North Chili, NY 14514
Phone: 585-617-4145
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