Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow Treatment Glasgow | Specialist Shockwave Therapy
Professional Recovery for Chronic Elbow Pain & Grip Weakness
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis—commonly known as Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow—are painful conditions caused by the overuse of the tendons around the elbow. When rest and braces aren't enough, Swiss Dolorclast® Shockwave Therapy provides a targeted, non-surgical solution to repair damaged tendon tissue and restore your grip strength.
What is the Difference in tennis & golfer’s elbow?
Shockwave therapy - pain relief for tennis elbow
Both conditions involve the point where tendons attach to the bone at the elbow, but they affect different sides:
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Pain on the outside of the elbow. It affects the tendons responsible for extending the wrist and is often aggravated by typing, lifting, or racquet sports.
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis): Pain on the inside of the elbow. It affects the tendons used for flexing the wrist and gripping, often caused by repetitive throwing, golfing, or weightlifting.
How Shockwave Therapy Fixes the "Root Cause"
Chronic elbow pain is rarely about active inflammation; it is usually Angiofibroblastic Hyperplasia—a state where the tendon has become scarred and weakened. Traditional "rest" cannot fix this structural change.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) works by:
Stimulating Healing: The high-energy soundwaves create a "pro-inflammatory" response that restarts the body’s natural repair cycle.
Reducing "Substance P": Shockwave depletes the chemical messengers responsible for transmitting chronic pain, providing significant relief.
Breaking Down Scar Tissue: Helping to realign tendon fibers to improve their ability to handle the load of daily activities.
Your Pathway to a Pain-Free Grip:
At Physio Effect, we bridge the gap between clinical treatment and functional performance.
Clinical Diagnosis: We verify whether your pain is originating from the tendon, the joint, or referred from the neck.
Specialist Protocol: A typical course of shockwave treatment for elbow pain involves 3 to 5 sessions. Shockwave treatment takes just a few minutes to deliver while the remainder of your session will focus on holistic rehab and recovery unique to you.
Functional Loading: Led by specialists like Danny Wray, we provide specific strengthening exercises in our clinic Gym to ensure your elbow can handle the demands of your sport or profession.
