Can You Do Shockwave Therapy at Home? The MOLOTHERAPY Perspective

Derek Parker
Jun 17
3 min read

Softwave by Molotherapy shockwave therapy at home

Shockwave therapy has become one of the most powerful tools across many areas of medicine for treating pain, tissue damage, and chronic conditions that previously had few good options. But with more "shockwave machines" showing up for home use, people naturally wonder: Can you get the same results at home that you get in a clinic?

At MOLOTHERAPY, we believe healing works best when it’s precise, controlled, and tailored to your body’s needs. Home-use devices may sound convenient, but when it comes to true regenerative outcomes, not all shockwaves are created equal.

What Is Shockwave Therapy and How Does It Work?

Shockwave therapy works by delivering mechanical sound waves—acoustic pressure—deep into tissues. These waves create a form of mechanical stress that your body actually understands and responds to. This is called mechanotransduction — basically, your cells take that force signal and turn it into a healing response.

Here’s what happens:

New blood vessels form (neovascularization): Increasing VEGF and nitric oxide to restore circulation.
Stem cells get activated: Helping tissue rebuild at a cellular level.
Inflammation decreases: Calming down overactive pain signals and reducing substance P (a key pain mediator).

In short, we’re not just covering up pain — we’re waking up your body’s repair systems.

Why Home Use Shockwave Devices Fall Short

Here’s where most home-use shockwave devices miss the mark:

Lower Energy Levels: Clinical machines deliver carefully calibrated energy (measured in mJ/mm²) proven to trigger biological healing. Home devices usually operate at much lower, often sub-therapeutic levels.
Lack of Precision: Clinical-grade devices target specific tissues at specific depths. Home devices don’t have ultrasound guidance or specialized applicators, which makes accurate treatment nearly impossible.
Safety Risks: Without proper diagnosis and trained application, you risk missing underlying issues—or worse, treating areas that shouldn't be treated (e.g. tumors, infections, pregnancy).
Regulation Gap: Many home devices don’t meet the rigorous standards applied to true medical devices, instead slipping into the market as "wellness products."

SoftWave isn’t just another "shockwave machine" — it’s in an entirely different class of technology designed to activate real tissue repair safely and effectively under professional care.

Clinical vs. Home Shockwave: The Technical Differences

	Clinical-Grade (SoftWave)	Home-Use Devices
Energy Output	0.10-0.55 mJ/mm²	Much lower (often <0.05 mJ/mm²)
Treatment Depth	Up to 7 cm	Typically superficial
Targeting	Specialized applicators with adjustable depths	Limited or fixed applicators
Safety	Administered by trained professionals	User-administered with minimal training
Regulation	FDA-cleared and clinically validated	Often not FDA-cleared for medical indications
Outcomes	Stimulates true biological regeneration	Often provides temporary symptom relief

Why SoftWave Is Different

The SoftWave Gold Li Series uses patented parabolic reflector technology that creates broad-focused waves. This allows for:

Safe treatment of larger areas without microtrauma
Penetration into both superficial and deep tissue layers simultaneously
Widespread activation of your body's repair systems

This level of depth, control, and therapeutic effect simply isn't available with home-use models.

MOLOTHERAPY: The Right Signal at the Right Time

At MOLOTHERAPY, we often say: Cells speak the language of force. SoftWave delivers that language with the correct intensity, depth, and frequency to wake up your body’s innate healing capacity.

We don’t chase symptoms — we activate the biology.
We don’t rely on pills, injections, or surgeries — we stimulate your tissue to repair itself.
We don’t treat everyone the same — your body tells us where to go, and SoftWave helps do the rest.

When Should Shockwave Therapy Be Done at Home?

For minor issues or temporary pain relief, some home-use devices may provide mild symptomatic support — but they’re simply not designed to replace clinical-grade regenerative medicine.

If you’re dealing with:

Chronic pain
Tendinopathy
Neuropathy
Joint degeneration
Soft tissue injuries

... then true clinical-grade SoftWave therapy under professional guidance is where real change happens.

Bring True Regenerative Medicine into Your Practice

For clinics looking to elevate their care, SoftWave allows providers to safely treat conditions that were previously difficult to address. Clinical research shows consistent benefits: