The softwave treatment was pretty simple. I do plan on using it for neuropathy for my feet and legs, but.....i had a more urgent problem i was dealing with, so i used my visit to concentrate on my left side of hip thru shoulders, which went out of whack a while ago. When the Dr., ran the device over my back, and hit the lift side of back, it was very tender, so he found the area giving me grief. When i told him my problem, he did say sciatica.
He said in aprx 4 hrs, i would probably feel a little more discomfort, and not to ice or apply heat, and just rest. But, that was yesterday, and as of now, thurs , I did not feel any discomfort. He is going to call today for a follow up, (wow! I found a Dr, that actually does that ). I told him I don't think i will be able to give him any results, as i have been able to walk and do my daily stuff just fine. BUT......i will be able to tell the difference, when he does further treatments AND when the left back area is no longer tender. so, I will see him again Monday. After my back area is under control, then i will have him work on my tight feeling feet, and my weak legs. Remember, many Dr/specialsts who do Not work with alternate health, may just down play any of these non invasive, non drug treatments.......So it might be helpful to find a therepist, or alternative Dr., who actually works with patients using alternate therapies. Especially if a Dr., is recommending Surgery. Check other therapies out first. If they can not help you, then at least you tried the safer route. Only way you will personally know tho, is to try it. I will update you on treatments, but, it may be a few weeks before i get to using it for neuropathy. I do have my ultrasound device at home, which i had run over the bottom of my feet and around my ankles for 5 minutes each. Once a week. You are not supposed to use it too frequently. Only used it maybe 4 times, or so, might have started to help a little, but i quit since i am going to be doing the SoftWave tratments.