By Jennifer Stultz
Tri-County Tribune Editor
jstultz@cherryroad.com
StemWave, a new pain management technique is making an impactful impression at Beugelsdijk Chiropractic which serves Great Bend, St. John, Central Kansas and Western Kansas.
Beugelsdijk Chiropractic in Great Bend, under the directions of Dr. Sam Beugelsdijk made the decision in January 2025 to bring this new technology to the area.
“I’m thrilled to bring StemWave’s advanced technology for pain and inflammation to our office and to our community,” said Dr. Beugelsdijk. “This is something that many doctors around the country are incorporating into their practice with outstanding results. Even several professional and college sports teams are using StemWave to help their athletes recover quicker from injuries. I’m just really excited with the results that we’re seeing already.”
StemWave utilizes cellular response technology with extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) , the gold standard in musculoskeletal treatment. This non-invasive therapy is designed to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, increase blood supply, and improve range of motion, making it ideal for a variety of conditions. StemWave is a regenerative medicine technique that utilizes harmless, yet powerful acoustic waves to activate your body’s natural healing mechanisms. As a safe non-invasive option, it doesn’t require any downtime and has minimal to no side-effects. Patients experience significant reduction in pain levels, even after only one session. StemWave is particularly effective for treating:
• Joint Pain Relief: Knee, Shoulder, Elbow, Ankle, TMJ
• Soft Tissue Pain Relief: Muscles, Ligaments, Tendons
• Chronic Pain Relief: Back, Nerves, Discs, Joints
• Surgery Alternative: Back, Knee, Hand, Foot, Shoulder
• Injection Alternative: Stem Cells, PRP, Cortisone, etc
Treatment Process
During the initial visit following a thorough history and examination, Dr. Beugelsdijk will use the StemWave applicator head to scan over areas of pain. Ultrasound transmission gel is applied to the surface area with no anesthesia or numbing creams required. Through the StemWave applicator head, several focused therapeutic waves are absorbed by the body.
“The technology of StemWave allows us to quickly identify areas of tissue inflammation making our treatments extremely precise and efficient,” he said. “Patients also provide us with their feedback of where they feel more sensitivity. This combination of machine and patient-driven biofeedback is a vital part in developing a treatment plan.”
One can expect the initial mapping visit to last 20 minutes, but subsequent treatments for most only take between three to eight minutes, depending on the severity and type of the condition.
“I’ve witnessed patients see a noticeable difference after their first treatment. Most experience a significant improvement after only three to four treatments,” Beugelsdijk said.
For more information about StemWave, please contact Beugelsdijk Chiropractic at (620) 792-3678.
