(Platinum Clinic) Common Tennis Elbow Treatments

2022. 9. 8.

(Platinum Clinic) Common Tennis Elbow Treatments

#tennis elbow#lateral epicondylitis#elbow pain#prolotherapy#shockwave therapy

As sports like golf and tennis have become more popular among the general public, the number of people experiencing elbow pain has also increased. Elbow pain from golf or tennis is commonly called tennis elbow or golfer's elbow. Pain on the outer side of the elbow is called tennis elbow, while pain on the inner side is called golfer's elbow. Not only sports enthusiasts who play tennis or golf, but also homemakers, chefs, and office workers who overuse their arms have a high incidence of elbow-related conditions.

Tennis elbow is characterized by pain on the outer side of the elbow, and its medical name is lateral epicondylitis. If you extend your palm upward and press the middle finger downward, feeling pain in the elbow, there is a high possibility of tennis elbow. The pain typically radiates from the elbow toward the forearm. If this condition worsens over a long period, even bending and extending the arm becomes difficult, and elbow pain increases. If you frequently use your arms and experience elbow pain from sports like golf or tennis, you should reduce arm use and get sufficient rest. If elbow pain persists even after rest, visit a hospital to identify the cause of pain and receive tennis elbow treatment. Early-stage tennis elbow can be sufficiently improved with non-surgical treatment alone. The sooner tennis elbow treatment begins, the shorter the treatment period can be, so it is important not to miss the treatment window. What are the common tennis elbow treatments?

Options include bio-collagen injections, hybrid DNA injections, prolotherapy injections, shockwave therapy, physical therapy, and medication. DNA injections treat damage to tendons and ligaments. They aid in functional recovery of the damaged area and can help regenerate torn tendons. Prolotherapy involves injecting a high concentration of dextrose into the damaged area to stimulate tissue growth and strengthen tissues, helping reduce elbow pain. Collagen injections use collagen, a component of tendons and ligaments, to strengthen function at the damaged site. Combining these injection therapies with shockwave therapy to improve blood supply to the damaged elbow area can further enhance regenerative effects. During the tennis elbow treatment period, it is best to minimize elbow use and rest as much as possible. Using a brace to allow the elbow soft tissues to rest adequately and performing stretches and strengthening exercises until the condition improves can help you fully recover your elbow health. See DNA injection tennis elbow treatment progress https://blog.naver.com/9690067/220968548561

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Dr. Dongkyu Lee

Dr. Dongkyu Lee

Orthopedic Specialist · Platinum Clinic

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