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How Does Shockwave Therapy Treat Symptoms of Tennis Elbow?

Written By Amplify Chiropractic and Wellness on October 8, 2024

person getting shockwave therapy on their elbowTennis elbow can cause severe or worsening pain and inflammation in the tendons of the elbow. When you have tennis elbow, you may have trouble using your arm without experiencing pain and discomfort. Our chiropractor at Amplify Chiropractic and Wellness, Dr. Josh Rinaldi, is an avid tennis player and has extensive experience in sports medicine and sports injury rehabilitation. He recommends a combination of chiropractic rehabilitation and shockwave therapy in Poughkeepsie, NY, for the treatment of tennis elbow.

What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, nonsurgical treatment option for repetitive stress injuries, overuse injuries, and soft tissue injuries. Shockwave therapy directs high-energy acoustic waves to injured areas of the body. It is most effective at treating chronic pain caused by injuries to the tendons and ligaments. Dr. Rinaldi has found that shockwave therapy, combined with chiropractic physical therapy, can significantly reduce symptoms of tennis elbow and help patients return to playing tennis without pain or discomfort.

How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?

Shockwave therapy stimulates biological processes in the body that promote healing. When your body absorbs the high-energy acoustic waves, it directs increased blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the treated area. This relieves inflammation and pain and jump starts the healing process. The acoustic waves can also break apart scar tissue and calcification that is causing pain, stiffness, and loss of range of motion. Over time, shockwave therapy can promote new tissue growth and improve nerve regeneration.

Why Is Shockwave Therapy a Good Choice for Tennis Elbow?

Shockwave therapy can accelerate the healing process without requiring significant downtime or recovery time. Dr. Rinaldi will design a personalized injury rehabilitation plan for you that ensures your injury is fully healed and reduces your risk of future injury. Incorporating shockwave therapy into this plan can make other therapies more effective and result in quicker healing, improved flexibility and range of motion, and faster tissue and nerve repair.

Learn More About Shockwave Therapy for Tennis Elbow

At Amplify Chiropractic and Wellness, Dr. Rinaldi can design the ideal sports injury rehabilitation plan for you. He will evaluate your injury, discuss your lifestyle and goals, and create a treatment plan that relieves pain, improves strength and flexibility, and reduces your risk of further injury. Learn more about the benefits of shockwave therapy for the treatment of tennis elbow when you call us now to schedule an appointment, or contact us online with questions


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