Dr. Chris Dreas, Softwave Therapy - Taylorville, IL

09/01/2026

❓Are you curious about SoftWave Therapy and want to learn more about it? Please, give us a call or go to our website to learn more.

🌟Watch this video testimonial from one of our patients, it really helps you understand the therapy as well as the treatment process. 🙏🏻

08/27/2026

Have you heard of BCP? 🌿

Beta-Caryophyllene (BCP) is a naturally occurring compound found in plants like black pepper, cloves, and other botanicals.

What makes BCP so interesting? 👀 It interacts with the body’s CB2 receptors, which are involved in supporting normal immune and inflammatory processes.

Many people are becoming interested in BCP as part of a natural wellness routine to support:

✨ A healthy inflammatory response
💪 Recovery and overall wellness
🧠 Healthy body signaling
🌿 Natural wellness goals

We personally use BCP and are excited to offer it in our office as another option for those looking to support their health naturally.

Curious if BCP might be a good addition to your wellness routine? Stop by and ask us about it!

08/25/2026

🦵 Knee pain shouldn’t have to slow you down.

If your knees hurt when you walk, climb stairs, get up from a chair, or enjoy the activities you love, there may be more going on than just “getting older.”

At SoftWave Therapy & Chiropractic of Taylorville, we work with people dealing with knee pain, stiffness, and nagging injuries to help support the body’s natural healing process.

If knee pain has been hanging around longer than it should, maybe it’s time to take a different approach.

📍 Taylorville, IL
📞 (618) 217-9818

Have knee pain? Give us a call and let’s talk about it.

08/21/2026

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08/19/2026

☀️ Can you believe summer is almost over?! 🍂

The days are getting shorter, the kids are heading back to school, and before we know it, we’ll be trading flip-flops for football, hunting season, and chilly mornings. 🏈🎣🦌

Before summer officially slips away, take a minute to check in with your body.

Are those aches and pains from summer activities still hanging around?
Feeling stiff from the extra yard work, travel, or time on the water?
Or maybe you’re just ready to head into fall feeling your best?

Don’t wait until your body forces you to slow down. 😉

Here’s to finishing summer strong and heading into fall feeling better, moving better, and living better!

— Dr. Chris Dreas

08/17/2026

🦵 WHEN IT COMES TO KNEE PAIN… EXPERIENCE MATTERS.

If you’ve been dealing with knee pain that just won’t go away, you may have already tried medications, physical therapy, injections, or simply been told to “live with it.”

Heck, you might have even tried a different “Shockwave” therapy. That doesn’t mean you can’t recover still!

We’ve performed over 15,000 SoftWave shockwave treatments and have helped many patients with stubborn knee issues, including:

✔️ Knee arthritis
✔️ “Bone-on-bone” knee pain
✔️ Meniscus-related pain
✔️ Patellar tendon pain
✔️ Quadriceps tendon problems
✔️ Chronic swelling and stiffness
✔️ Knee pain that hasn’t improved with other treatments

I am a Certified Shockwave Provider (5 years) and National Board Certified Physician in Physiotherapy and Chiropractic, with 20 years of clinical experience

But experience and credentials only matter if they help us provide better care.

At Dr. Chris Dreas, SoftWave Therapy, we use SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology to stimulate the body’s natural healing response — without injections, medications, or surgery.

And here’s something I often tell my patients:

👉 Being told your knee is “bone-on-bone” does not automatically mean you have no options.

If you’ve been told your next step is another injection or even knee replacement, it may be worth exploring what SoftWave can do before making that decision.

Your body has an incredible capacity to heal.

Sometimes it just needs the right stimulus.

📞 Call us to schedule your Discovery Visit

(217) 500-0987 or (618) 217-9818

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SoftWave™ Therapy - TRT OrthoGold 100 is an exciting, breakthrough option in the field of regenerative medicine. This treatment is clinically proven, nationally recognized, and FDA cleared with a high success rate in clinical studies.

08/12/2026

🎒📚 BACK TO SCHOOL! 📚🎒

The backpacks are packed, the school supplies are ready, and somehow summer went by WAY too fast! 😅…. Again

As kids head back to school, don’t forget about something just as important as new shoes and school supplies — keeping their bodies feeling their best.

From sports injuries and growing pains to aches, posture, and everyday activity, we’re here to help keep your kids moving, active, and ready for the school year. 🏀🏃‍♀️⚽️

Wishing all of our local students, teachers, coaches, and families a happy, healthy, and successful school year! ❤️

Let’s make it a great one!

— Dr. Chris Dreas and Dr. Troy Buescher
SoftWave Therapy & Chiropractic

08/07/2026

🎉 Happy 1-Year Workiversary to Ashlee! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating an incredible milestone—Ashlee has officially been with our team for ONE YEAR!

From the moment she joined us, she’s brought kindness, compassion, and a genuine desire to help every patient who walks through our doors. Whether she’s greeting you with a smile, answering your questions, or making sure your visit goes smoothly, Ashlee always goes above and beyond.

We’re so grateful for her hard work, positive attitude, and the care she shows our patients every single day.

Thank you, Ashlee, for an amazing first year. We’re lucky to have you as part of the SoftWave Therapy family, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds! 💙

08/05/2026

💉 Pain relief isn’t the same as healing.

If your only treatment has been pain pills or steroid injections, ask yourself one question:

Has the problem actually healed… or has the pain just been turned down?

Pain medications can reduce symptoms, but they don’t repair damaged muscles, tendons, ligaments, or joints.

Steroid injections can provide temporary pain relief for some conditions, but research has also shown that repeated corticosteroid injections into joints can contribute to cartilage deterioration over time. That’s why they are generally used selectively rather than as a long-term solution.

At our office, we’re focused on something different.

Our goal is to identify the source of your pain and support your body’s healing process—not simply mask the symptoms.

Whether you’re dealing with knee pain, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, neck pain, or back pain, we’re committed to helping you move better, function better, and get back to doing what you love.

✨ Don’t settle for temporary relief if your goal is lasting improvement.

📞 Schedule an evaluation today and find out if you’re a candidate for our regenerative approach.

(618)217-9818 or
(217)500-0987

08/05/2026

💉 Pain relief isn’t the same as healing.

If your only treatment has been pain pills or steroid injections, ask yourself one question:

Has the problem actually healed… or has the pain just been turned down?

Pain medications can reduce symptoms, but they don’t repair damaged muscles, tendons, ligaments, or joints.

Steroid injections can provide temporary pain relief for some conditions, but research has also shown that repeated corticosteroid injections into joints can contribute to cartilage deterioration over time. That’s why they are generally used selectively rather than as a long-term solution.

At our office, we’re focused on something different.

Our goal is to identify the source of your pain and support your body’s healing process—not simply mask the symptoms.

Whether you’re dealing with knee pain, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, neck pain, or back pain, we’re committed to helping you move better, function better, and get back to doing what you love.

✨ Don’t settle for temporary relief if your goal is lasting improvement.

📞 Schedule an evaluation today and find out if you’re a candidate for our regenerative approach.

(618)217-9818

SoftWave™ Therapy - TRT OrthoGold 100 is an exciting, breakthrough option in the field of regenerative medicine. This treatment is clinically proven, nationally recognized, and FDA cleared with a high success rate in clinical studies.