Frequently Asked Questions

StemWave is a regenerative medicine technique that utilizes harmless, yet powerful acoustic waves to activate your body’s natural healing mechanisms. It increases blood flow by creating new blood vessels, reduces inflammation, and encourages stem cells to navigate to the treatment area for tissue repair. It is FDA-listed, safe, non-invasive, and requires no downtime.

A gel is applied to the surface of the treatment area, and the StemWave applicator delivers focused acoustic waves into the tissue. These waves stimulate your body’s natural regenerative process — boosting blood circulation, reducing inflammation, and activating stem cells for tissue repair. The treatment does not require anesthesia or numbing creams.

Care plans commonly range between 8–12 sessions. Patients typically experience significant improvement after 3–4 treatments, and many notice results after the very first session. Subsequent treatments offer continual improvement and sustained results.

StemWave therapy is non-invasive and generally painless. Most patients describe the sensation as a mild tapping or tingling. No anesthesia or numbing creams are required, and there is no downtime after treatment.

StemWave is effective for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including neck and back pain, shoulder and elbow injuries, knee and hip issues, wrist and ankle conditions, soft tissue injuries involving muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and post-surgical recovery. It has shown to be an effective alternative to surgery, injections, or medications.

Chiropractic care optimizes nervous system function by detecting and correcting spinal misalignments. Using manual adjustments, table-assisted adjustments, and instrument adjustments, we relieve pain, improve mobility, and support overall wellness. Restoring proper joint motion also reduces friction, wear and tear, and slows the progression of joint arthritis and disc thinning.

StemWave sessions average around 10–15 minutes depending on the diagnosis and treatment area. Chiropractic visits are similarly efficient, allowing you to get back to your day quickly.

Please contact our office directly to discuss insurance coverage and payment options. We strive to make our treatments accessible and offer affordable care plans for both chiropractic and StemWave therapy.

Dr. Mattar has been providing chiropractic care to Macomb County since 1982. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and opened his clinic in 1985. His gentle, painless procedures are customized to each patient’s needs. He now also offers StemWave regenerative acoustic wave therapy under Mattar Joint & Spine.

You can contact Pam directly to answer any questions or schedule your appointment. Visit our contact page or call the office to get started on your path to healing.