From serious sports injuries causing tissue damage to bone issues and stiffness that comes with age, living with pain is, well, a pain. But it's more than that - it's a stressful, often upsetting way to get through your day, month, and year. Have you ever tried to get out of bed with sore, stiff knees? Most folks would rather just get back in bed. Think you might try exercising with plantar fasciitis? Don't plan on running far or doing cardio for very long. Torn rotator cuff? Without proper treatment, your life might not ever be the same.
Living with pain and the inevitable issues that come with age can seriously affect your wellbeing and happiness. Sure, you could wake up every morning and rely on addicting medications to help you move. Or, you could risk further injury and damage with invasive surgeries that require long periods of recovery and downtime. But those can't be the only two options for treatment, can they?
Fortunately, a new, natural, non-invasive treatment for pain is revolutionizing the medical industry and transforming people's lives. It's giving athletes, average folks, and people of a certain age a reason to be hopeful. It's called Softwave therapy, and unlike many fly-by-night medications and sketchy treatments, it's backed by science and provided by Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine.
If you're barely making it through the day suffering from chronic pain, this FDA-approved drug-free treatment may be for you. Softwave therapy has already been used by thousands of people around the country living with issues like shoulder pain, knee pain, and plantar fasciitis. You could be next.
Though its popularity has only grown in recent years, Softwave therapy - also known as shockwave therapy - has been around for years. In fact, the first systematic study into the benefits of shockwave therapy took place way back in 1950. So, what is Softwave therapy?
Softwave therapy is a method of treatment that works incredibly well for mobility rehab, pain relief, and full-body recovery, usually from chronic pain or injuries. Softwave therapy uses a device emitting low-energy soundwaves that target a patient's injured area. These low-intensity waves boost blood flow and kickstart your body's natural healing processes, relieving long-term pain and helping your body to heal a wide range of injuries and conditions.
The main targets in the body include bones, tendons, and other soft tissues, which are encouraged to regenerate and repair via the shockwaves. Often, shockwave therapy is used in conjunction with other non-invasive treatments like chiropractic care, which we offer at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine. The results are often incredible, leaving patients wondering why they never tried Softwave therapy before.
Softwave therapy works especially well for:
Better Blood Flow
Collagen Stimulation
Reducing Inflammation
Kickstarting cell growth and healing factors
Breaking down build-ups of calcium
With FDA clearance, little-to-no side effects, and quick application time, Softwave therapy is a welcome alternative for people suffering from pain. Who wants to spend weeks or months recovering from a surgery that might not even work? Likewise, who would want to become dependent on over-the-counter or, even worse, prescription pain meds? Living a life of addiction is a road nobody wants to go down.
Softwave therapy represents a revolution in non-invasive pain treatment; best of all, it's highly effective. Independent studies prove that shockwave therapy helps with pain. 65-91% of patients using shockwave therapy experienced real-deal improvements in damaged muscle and bone tissue, solving their mobility problems and drastically reducing pain. It almost sounds too good to be true, but as many patients at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine will tell you - it isn't.
Book AppointmentSome of the most common conditions that Softwave therapy treats include:
When you get up in the morning and go to the bathroom to brush your teeth, do you notice a stabbing, sharp pain near your heel? Does the pain go away once you have a chance to walk around? If so, you could have plantar fasciitis. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, this painful condition is quite common. About two million people suffer from plantar fasciitis every year, and almost 10% of all people will experience the condition at least once in their life.
This common foot issue happens when the plantar fascia - a fan-shaped tissue near your heel - gets inflamed. The plantar fascia is a thick strip of connective tissue that links your toes to your heel bone, helping to preserve the arch of your foot. When this band is strained, it causes intensely sharp pain, usually in the morning when you wake up and plant your feet on the floor.
Most folks ignore plantar fasciitis because the pain eventually goes away throughout the day. However, if left untreated, plantar fasciitis can lead to weakness and chronic pain, which may affect daily walking.
Some causes of plantar fasciitis include:
The short answer to this question is not really. Patients with plantar fasciitis will ice the affected area with little-to-no relief since they spend so much time on their feet. It's hard to rest an achy heel if you've got a job that requires you to be on your feet. Anti-inflammatory meds like Advil don't work all that well, either. They may provide temporary pain relief, but in terms of a long-term solution, taking these drugs will cause major side effects.
Book AppointmentWhen more conservative treatment options like ice and over-the-counter meds don't work, most doctors turn to ultra-expensive orthotics, steroid injections, or invasive surgery. For the average person, those options fail on all fronts, as they carry risks for side effects and may even cause the issue to worsen.
Instead of going under the knife or changing their daily routines, many people suffering from plantar fasciitis are turning to Softwave therapy for relief.
During a shockwave therapy session, our expert providers use a special probe to deliver pressure waves to inflamed tissue. These waves trigger natural healing processes causing new blood vessels to form. In turn, oxygen is supplied to the affected area, reducing inflammation and causing healthy cells to regenerate. Shockwave therapy also produces collagen, which is crucial for connective tissue health.
With just a few visits, many patients find long-term relief from plantar fasciitis without relying on strange drugs or harmful surgeries.
Living with knee pain is just miserable. From knee tendonitis to osteoarthritis, knee pain can prevent you from enjoying activities and affect your day-to-day life. Your knee is a joint comprised of cartilage, bone, ligaments, and fluids. Tendons and muscles within the knee help the joint move. When one of these crucial knee structures is hurt or compromised, it results in knee pain and long-lasting knee problems. This, in turn, leads to difficulty walking at best and debilitating knee issues at worse.
If you're an active person or somebody who plays sports often, you're probably all too familiar with knee pain - especially common conditions like patellar tendinopathy. Also called "jumpers knee," this issue happens at the patellar tendon, which is found on the front of the knee just under the knee cap. When living with this condition, most patients experience pain around the kneecap or lower down on the leg around the tibia.
In addition to injuries and issues like jumper's knee, everyday wear and tear will cause knee pain over time. With time, this knee pain can develop into arthritis. If your knees are swollen, painful, or stiff, you may have arthritis in your knees. Regardless of the kind of knee pain you're experiencing, treatment options have been limited to agonizing surgeries and addicting pain medications. But that all changes with shockwave therapy for knee pain in Daniel Island, SC.
Though no two knee pain problems are exactly the same, shockwave therapy has been shown to be highly effective for knee pain. In fact, many patients at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine find relief after just one session. Many times, sessions can be completed in as little as 30 minutes. So if you want to find relief for knee pain on your lunch break, that's definitely possible.
As is the case with plantar fasciitis, Softwave therapy works by sending sound wave and low-energy impulses to the affected area of your knee. These pulses stimulate your body's healing factors, which can help regenerate and repair damaged tendons and tissues. Softwave therapy for knee pain is especially promising for people who have tried other treatments - like surgery and pain meds - with disappointing results.
Benefits include:
Several studies and reviews prove that Softwave therapy can be very beneficial for people suffering from knee pain problems like jumper's knee. A study involving 66 patients with knee pain found that they enjoyed a significant improvement in their reported pain levels with Softwave therapy. In fact, knee pain was reduced by nearly 50% after a single month. When combined with other regenerative and physical therapy treatments at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, your days of living with knee pain are numbered.
Book AppointmentHere's a fact for you to consider: Every joint that you have in your body plays a part in your day-to-day life. But when we think of joint issues, we typically jump to knee issues. However, your knees aren't the only joints in your body to go through wear and tear. Your shoulders experience just as much, if not more, wear and tear than your knees. We put a strain on our shoulders just about every time we use or move our arms. Our shoulders play a pivotal part in living a normal life. When they begin to deteriorate over time due to age or overuse, it creates a litany of painful problems.
There are many causes of shoulder pain, like deterioration, inflammation, and trauma. Of the many painful shoulder conditions affecting Americans yearly, rotator cuff tendonitis and arthritis are very common. Also called calcific tendinitis, rotator cuff pain is caused by built-up calcium deposits on the shoulder's tendons, which connect your rotator cuff to nearby muscles and bones. This painful condition is usually linked to sports, like basketball and volleyball, or in professions requiring repetitive movements, like in the plumbing industry.
Some common symptoms of shoulder pain and rotator cuff tendinitis include:
Though strengthening exercises and some medications provide temporary relief for shoulder pain, they're not meant as long-term solutions. Luckily, Softwave therapy for rotator cuff pain in Daniel Island, SC, can help.
Shockwave therapy has been shown to work wonders for shoulder pain. Low-intensity shockwaves break up calcium deposits and jumpstart your body's healing processes, stimulating blood flow and healthy cell growth. Shockwave treatment is especially effective for long-term shoulder pain since it releases stem cells, sends growth factors to the affected area, and boosts capillary production. Shockwave therapy has also been shown to break down scar tissue and eliminate trigger points, all of which decrease shoulder pain. This relief is most often long-lasting, unlike other treatments like medications and injections.
Many studies support the efficacy of Softwave therapy for shoulder conditions like rotator cuff pain and calcific tendonitis of the shoulder. In a study of 84 patients living with long-term rotator cuff tendonitis, participants in the treatment group saw a significant decrease in the intensity of their shoulder pain. Another study related to shockwave therapy for calcific tendonitis found that 86.6% of patients experienced fewer calcifications.
If you're having to live with rotator cuff pain or another type of shoulder issue, choosing Softwave therapy may be your best course of action.
Book AppointmentWhether you're sick of living with intense heel pain from plantar fasciitis, the mobility issues associated with knee pain, or the day-to-day struggles of rotator cuff degeneration, you'll find hope at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine. Unlike some medical clinics, our team of doctors and specialists focus on an integrative, multidisciplinary approach to healing. Instead of relying on addictive medications and invasive surgeries, we prefer to address the underlying causes that our patients face.
We combine several all-natural pain relief therapies so that your shoulder pain, knee pain, joint pain, and foot pain go away for good. We resolve pain by using healing treatments that restore function and improve mobility for the long term. Our state-of-the-art regenerative medicine treatments, used hand-in-hand with proven chiropractic techniques, will stimulate your body's healing power from within. If your pain is related to muscles, nerves, and bones, our doctors can help you overcome discomfort, injury, or medical conditions affecting these systems.
If you've been unable to resolve your pain or have become dependent on painkillers to cope, Softwave therapy may be the natural solution you need. It all starts with a quick call to our office, so we can begin to understand your needs. When you come for your first visit, our doctors will find the personalized treatment you need so that you can manage your pain in a non-invasive and drug-free environment manner.
Book AppointmentDANIEL ISLAND, S.C. - The NC State women's golf team will play in its second tournament of the spring, sixth overall, at the Daniel Island Invitational hosted by the College of Charleston. Tournament play will take place from Monday, Feb. 24 to Tuesday, Feb. 25.NC State is one of 14 schools in the field, as well as one of two ACC squads. The field features five top 50 teams and six squads sitting inside the top 100.The tournament at Daniel Island Club is a par 72, 6,026-yard course. The teams will tee off at 8:...
DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. - The NC State women's golf team will play in its second tournament of the spring, sixth overall, at the Daniel Island Invitational hosted by the College of Charleston. Tournament play will take place from Monday, Feb. 24 to Tuesday, Feb. 25.
NC State is one of 14 schools in the field, as well as one of two ACC squads. The field features five top 50 teams and six squads sitting inside the top 100.
The tournament at Daniel Island Club is a par 72, 6,026-yard course. The teams will tee off at 8:45 a.m. on Monday for a shotgun start, while the final round is set for Sunday at 9 a.m. Teams are set to play two rounds for 36 holes on Monday followed by the final round on Tuesday.
Marie Eline Madsen will play at the No. 1 spot. She leads the team with a 71.13 scoring average with nine rounds at par or better and five rounds in the 60s. She has placed in the top 20 in all five tournament outings, coming off a tie for 16th with a 4-over 220 (76-71-71) at the Collegiate Invitational in Guadalajara, Mexico. She is No. 125 in the WAGR and No. 51 in the Scoreboard Powered by Clippd Rankings.
Lauren Olivares follows at the No. 2 spot, sitting second on the team in scoring average at 72.47. Olivares Leon has seven rounds at par or better, two rounds in the 60s this season and has 10 top 10 finishes in her career. She is coming off her second straight top five finish with a 4-under 212 (70-73-69) at the Collegiate Invitational in her home country of Mexico. She is No. 49 in the WAGR and No. 71 in the Scoreboard Powered by Clipped Rankings.
Vania Simont will follow by playing in her sixth tournament of the season. The junior has a 75.60 scoring average and her score has counted in all 15 rounds played this season. She is coming off a 17-over 233 (77-79-77) to tie for 48th at the Collegiate Invitational.
Jaclyn Kenzel will make her first appearance in the lineup this spring and will play in her third tournament this season. She has a 79.00 scoring average this year. In the season opener at the Cougar Classic, she finished with a 23-over 236 (79-77-80).
Caitlin Whitehead wraps up the lineup, making her fourth tournament appearance this season. She has a 75.67 scoring average this season and finished the fall season with a 7-over 223 (72-73-78) to place in 42nd at the Landfall Tradition.
Lea Ludwig will play as an individual this week. She is logging a 76.89 scoring average this season, while coming off a tie for 46th with a 16-over 232 (73-80-79) at the Collegiate Invitational.
COMPETING TEAMS (SCOREBOARD BY CLIPPD RANKINGS): 1. Campbell (47) 2. Charlotte (92) 3. Charleston Southern (180) 4. College of Charleston (48) 5. Coastal Carolina (114) 6. Eastern Michigan (141) 7. Georgia State (174) 8. Georgetown (137) 9. James Madison (161) 10. NC State (45) 11. Oral Roberts (106) 12. Tennessee (37) 13. Virginia Tech (46) 14. Yale (133)
ROUND 1 SHOTGUN START - 8:45 AM 1A - Lauren Olivares Leon 1B - Marie Eline Madsen 2 - Vania Simont 3 - Jaclyn Kenzel 4B - Caitlin Whitehead 15A - Lea Ludwig
Charleston is one of the most attractive cities for tourists in the U.S. In 2016, it was named the best city in the world by Travel + Leisure Magazine. Although Charleston doesn't host any Independence Day parades, the Independence Day weekend is a special time to be in Charleston due to an array of fun events.It's a perfect occasion to try Southern barbecue or go on...
Charleston is one of the most attractive cities for tourists in the U.S. In 2016, it was named the best city in the world by Travel + Leisure Magazine. Although Charleston doesn't host any Independence Day parades, the Independence Day weekend is a special time to be in Charleston due to an array of fun events.
It's a perfect occasion to try Southern barbecue or go on a picnic in one of a dozen city parks. you can't miss one of the spectacular fireworks displays at Patriots Point or Folly Beach. Charleston Harbor offers special 4th of July Dinner Cruises, while North Charleston holds its annual 4th of July festival.
There's no shortage of islands in Charleston, and Daniel Island is one of the best. Just a 20-minute drive away from the center of Holy City, the neighborhood remembers the importance of commemorating the heroes who fought for American independence. On 9th annual Field of Honor, the Daniel Island Exchange Club will put up 1000 star-spangled flags with the banners dedicated to local heroes. The display will be located at River Landing Drive.
North Charleston 4th of July Festival at Riverfront Park is the largest annual event in North Charleston. And the best part is: the festival is free for the public! The celebration at Riverfront Park features traditional family-fun activities, a DJ-hosted soundtrack, a wide selection of local food vendors, and one of the best fireworks shows.
Attendees can bring lawn chairs and blankets, as well as water and snacks, to have picnics right at the venue. Located on the banks of the beautiful Cooper River, Riverfront Park is a perfect spot to see the Lowcountry’s largest 4th of July fireworks display.
Every 4th of July, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, located at the mouth of the Cooper River on Charleston Harbor, hosts a vibrant Independence Day celebration. The museum opens its doors for the normal tour schedule from 9 am to 5 pm. The ticket cost ranges from $16 for children aged 6 to 11 and $27 for adults. Seniors and active and retired military personnel can get their tickets for $19. Children under six and uniformed servicemembers have free admission.
The 4th of July Fireworks Blast features a pyrotechnic show, food trucks, and live music. Attendees can visit the historic World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown and watch the fireworks on Yorktown’s flight deck. Guests can bring their lawn chairs for flight deck seating. Tickets are required for this event.
To celebrate Independence Day with a bang, consider booking a seasonal 4th of July cruise, organized by SpiritLine Cruises. The tour will take you through the waters of Charleston Harbor, where you can take in the sights of The Holy Town and enjoy a four-course meal with specialty cocktails. As a cherry on top, you'll have one of the best viewing spots for the Patriots Point fireworks display.
The boarding is normally scheduled at 6:30 pm from Aquarium Wharf, and the cruise itself spans from 7 to 10 pm. The ticket for this function costs $99 per person and $258 for an exclusive private table for two.
Fabulous Fourth in the Creek is an annual Fourth of July celebration in Goose Creek. It usually takes place from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Goose Creek Municipal Center. The party features fireworks, live music, a variety of food vendors, and free activities for kids. Admission and parking are free of charge.
Folly Island is a great summer destination with plenty of sunshine and soft white sand, situated 13 miles from Charleston It's also known for spectacular Independence Day fireworks in the town of Folly Beach. Locals and visitors can enjoy a free Independence Day show after sundown. Known as the biggest seaside pyrotechnic display on the East Coast, it's usually launched from 3rd Block West but can be observed anywhere on Folly Beach.
DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. - The NC State women's golf team earned its first win in nearly eight years, finishing at 17-under 848 (280-282-285) to lead the field in wire-to-wire fashion at the Daniel Island Invitational in Daniel Island, South Carolina. That 54-hole score matched a program record previously set at the 2023 ICON Invitational.This tournament win is the first for NC State women's golf head coach Darby...
DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. - The NC State women's golf team earned its first win in nearly eight years, finishing at 17-under 848 (280-282-285) to lead the field in wire-to-wire fashion at the Daniel Island Invitational in Daniel Island, South Carolina. That 54-hole score matched a program record previously set at the 2023 ICON Invitational.
This tournament win is the first for NC State women's golf head coach Darby Sligh, as well as the first for the program since 2017 when the Pack won the Ocean Course Invitational.
NC State led the field after each round and pushed ahead to beat host College of Charleston by three strokes. Marie Eline Madsen led the Pack and finished in second place with an 11-under 205 (67-66-72) and Vania Simont finished with a season-low 6-under 210 (69-70-71).
Madsen was on fire this weekend with an 11-under 205, finishing at par or under in all three rounds. The Denmark native's 205 is the second lowest score in school history and a freshman 54-hole record. Madsen logged a 5-under 67 in the first round and followed that up with a 6-under 66 in the second. In the tournament, she finished with the second most birdies (16) and par 5s average (4.58) and third best par 4s average (3.83) among 75 golfers. She now has seven rounds in the 60s and 12 rounds at par or better this season.
Simont finished with a 6-under 210 (69-70-71) to finish in fifth for her first career top five finish. The Mexico City, Mexico native started out the tournament with a 3-under 69 behind four birdies and 13 pars with one just bogey. Her 2-under 70 in the second round was done behind three birdies, 14 pars and one bogey. The 69 is her fifth career round in the 60s. Simont's par 4s average (3.90) was the sixth best in the tournament field.
Lauren Olivares Leon was solid all week to finish with a 2-under 214 (72-72-70) to log 11th. Her 2-under 70 in the third round jumped her up four spots on the leaderboard, doing so behind four birdies, 12 pars and just two bogeys. She finished tied for second in par 4s (4.58) in the field. Olivares Leon now has 10 rounds at par or under and 48 in her career.
Jaclyn Kenzel had the best performance of her collegiate career, finishing with a 2-over 218 (72-74-72) to log a tie for 15th. The graduate finished with eight birdies, 37 pars, eight bogeys and a double bogey.
Caitlin Whitehead finished in a tie for 52nd with a 15-over (74-80-77) 231. She finished with four birdies, 35 pars, 13 bogeys and two double bogeys. Lea Ludwig played as an individual and wrapped up the tournament with a career-high tie for 36th place. She finished with a 7-over 223 (75-73-75), a career-low 54 hole score.
The Pack had the second best par 3s average (3.12), par 4s average (3.99) and par 5s average (4.87) with the second most birdies (49) in the field.
TEAM LEADERBOARD 1 - No. 45 NC State - 280-282-285=847 (-17) 2 - No. 48 College of Charleston - 279-286-285=844 (-14) 3 - Charlotte - 283-290-292=865 (+1) 4 - No. 37 Tennessee - 285-287-295=867 (+3) 5 - No. 47 Campbell - 294-297-283=874 (+10) 6 - Yale - 285-295-300=878 (+12) 7 - No. 46 Virginia Tech - 300-294-288=882 (+14) T8 - Oral Roberts - 302-293-298=893 (+29) T8 - James Madison - 301-299-293=893 (+29) 10 - Georgetown - 295-296-304=895 (+31) T11 - Charleston Southern - 296-295-305=896 (+32) T11 - Georgia State - 310-294-292=896 (+32) 13 - Coastal Carolina - 306-296-295=897 (+33) 14 - Eastern Michigan - 307-302-292=302 (+38)
PLAYER LEADERBOARD 2 - Marie Eline Madsen - 67-66-72=205 (-11) 5 - Vania Simont - 69-70-71=210 (-6) 11 - Lauren Olivares Leon - 72-72-70=214 (-2) T15 - Jaclyn Kenzel - 72-74-72=218 (+2) T36 - Lea Ludwig* - 75-73-75=223 (+7) T52 - Caitlin Whitehead - 74-80-77=231 (+15)
*- Competed as an individual
UPCOMING The Pack will play at the Briar's Creek Invitational at the Club at Briar's Creek in John's Island, South Carolina from March 10-11.
Construction set to begin in 2026Efforts to alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of Long Point Road and I-526 in Mount Pleasant are now fully funded, with construction expected to begin in the summer of 2026.This $325 million project, led by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, aims to improve the flow of commuter and freight traffic while addressing longstanding concerns from local residents.The busy corridor, which serves as the only access point to the Wando Welch Terminal on Long Point Road, w...
Construction set to begin in 2026
Efforts to alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of Long Point Road and I-526 in Mount Pleasant are now fully funded, with construction expected to begin in the summer of 2026.
This $325 million project, led by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, aims to improve the flow of commuter and freight traffic while addressing longstanding concerns from local residents.
The busy corridor, which serves as the only access point to the Wando Welch Terminal on Long Point Road, was awarded a $195 million federal grant in October 2024. The grant covers the project’s remaining costs allowing it to move forward after years of planning.
“The purpose of the project is to move traffic, including freight traffic, safely and efficiently through the area and reduce the interaction between freight and commuter traffic,” said Hannah Robinson, SCDOT media relations manager.
Key features of the project include:
● A dedicated flyover for trucks traveling to and from the port.
● Widening I-526 from four to six lanes over approximately seven miles.
● Noise-reducing sound walls to address community concerns.
● Retaining the left-hand turn at Belle Hall Parkway.
● Improved ramps and new access points to Long Point Road.
● A multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists.
According to Robinson, “Construction is anticipated to start in the summer of 2026 and is estimated to take 3.5 years.”
Initial plans faced pushback from residents concerned about noise pollution and traffic disruption. SCDOT responded by redesigning the project to reroute the truck exit point farther from neighborhoods and incorporate sound walls to reduce noise.
“We got everything out of the redesign that we wanted,” Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie said. “SCDOT listened to our residents and produced a design that protects our local quality of life while maximizing the positive impacts on traffic.”
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin emphasized the importance of the project for freight movement and community welfare in a recent press release. “This new roadway will also separate cargo-carrying truck traffic from residential traffic, further benefiting surrounding communities.”
The project’s full funding includes $195 million from the federal grant, $65 million in federal dollars already designated for South Carolina, and another $65 million in state funds. U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace, who helped secure the federal grant, highlighted its significance in a public statement.
“With the $195 million we helped secure, improvements to the I-526/Long Point Road interchange are moving forward,” Mace said. “We are always looking for ways to put the Lowcountry first, solve problems, and work with local leaders to keep our neighborhoods connected and protected.”
The project has also received environmental approval from federal and state agencies. Permits are expected to be finalized by winter 2025.
The project will move into its design-build phase in 2025, with visible construction beginning the following year. For more details, visit the project website at 526lcclongpoint.com.