How Does Shockwave Therapy Help Tennis Elbow?

Shockwave therapy is an advanced, non-invasive, non-surgical treatment modality that accelerates the body’s natural healing abilities.  This is perfect for a condition such as tennis elbow/lateral epicondylitis because tendons are notorious for their slow healing capabilities.  The effects of shockwave include; enhancing local blood circulation, increasing cellular metabolism, and supporting the repair and regeneration of damaged or injured tissues. 

Shockwave therapy works by using high energy sound/pressure waves and transmitting the energy into the target tissue, triggering the desired biological responses.  Shockwave therapy is extremely effective in dealing with conditions or injuries where the body struggles to heal independently, such as tennis elbow.  

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Why Adding Shockwave Therapy is Beneficial Compared to Traditional Treatments

More effective than a "rest and wait" approach

At our clinic in Burlington, we believe in getting people back to doing what they love as quickly as possible, and we know just how impactful dealing with a stubborn case of tennis elbow can be!  While traditional approaches treating lateral epicondylitis that involve taking time off, resting, and taking anti-inflammatories may reduce your pain, it really does nothing, and sometimes even prolongs your overall recovery period. 

Shockwave therapy allows us to create an optimal healing environment within the damaged tissue, and when coupled with the right type of exercises at the right time, we can not only get you out of pain, but we can produce long lasting and sustained results. 

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What to Expect During a Shockwave Therapy Session in Burlington

The first step on your journey with our chiropractor in Burlington is to schedule an initial assessment.  This is where we get a thorough understanding of your condition, come up with a diagnosis, and suggest a treatment plan.  If we determine that you are a good candidate for shockwave therapy the following sessions will involve the following: 

  • A quick check in on your progress
  • Shockwave therapy which can last between 5-10 minutes
  • Hands on manual therapy to address any tension and mobility restrictions
  • Reviewing and/or performing exercises that are designed to get you back to doing the sport or activity you love. 

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