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Shock Wave Treatment Tennis Elbow
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a form of treatment that has recently become more popular. Shockwaves are sent via an applicator to the area of pain. Shockwaves provide a pain-relieving effect while stimulating blood circulation and increasing activity in the cell. Shockwave therapy is widely used in sports and orthopaedic medicine as it has proven to be effective with few side effects.
Shock wave treatment or Deep wave treatment for Tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow often occurs as a result of a primary imbalance in the body. An imbalance will create an uneven load in the body which can then spread so that muscles and tendons can become overstretched. For example, a tilted pelvis can lead to a change in the curvature of the spine, which can cause one shoulder to be higher than the other and the thoracic spine to become more tense. Uneven shoulders with a tense thoracic spine reduce the mobility of the shoulders and the muscles of the neck become unevenly loaded and more tense.
Deep tissue therapy examines the whole body to see if there are any asymmetries and adjusts accordingly. Deep wave therapy reduces fascial tightness and speeds up its flow. Mobility between the different structures of the body is improved and the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the cells is increased. The treatment makes the body more balanced and the load on muscles and tendons more even. A more even body will reduce the risk of problems returning and facilitate the body’s healing process.
Studies show that shockwave therapy is an effective treatment for musculoskeletal disorders. However, the treatment only targets the area that is in pain or close to it, unlike a deep wave treatment where the whole body is examined and treated down to the body’s connective tissue. This gives the client a clearer understanding of how the problem may have arisen.
With shock wave therapy, the primary problem to the tennis elbow may remain. There is a high risk that the symptoms will return and more shock wave treatment may be required. Treating the symptoms but not the cause is not a long-term solution.
Deep Fascia Treatment for Tennis Elbow
The treatment of tennis elbow starts by analyzing the client’s body to detect imbalances and how the body has adapted to them. After the analysis, you start working with the plantar fascia under the feet. The joints of the legs and feet are depressurized and the IT band on the thighs and hip joints is also worked on. The symphysis between the pubic bones of the pelvis is examined and corrected. The hip flexors and diaphragm are treated and the ribs are articulated. The sternum, clavicle, pectoral muscles and scapula are examined and treated. Shoulders, arms and fingers are depressurized and treated. The pelvis is adjusted and the entire spine is worked on for increased mobility.
The whole body is treated. Pressure and tightness in the fascia are released and disappear over time. When pressure and congestion are reduced, the balance in the body improves and the load on muscles and tendons is evened out. The flow in the fascia improves and the nutrient exchange in the cells improves, which will benefit the body’s own healing. The treatment does not hurt but is often experienced as very nice and relaxing.
