Is your elbow sensitive to touch? Does pain worsen when lifting heavy objects? You might have tennis elbow. It’s not limited to tennis; any overuse can cause it. Pain originates where forearm tendons attach outside your elbow. With time, it may extend to your wrist. Other symptoms include: Pain from touching your elbow’s outside Discomfort […]
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Treating Tennis Elbow: When Shockwave Therapy Might Be Your Next Step If you’ve been treating tennis elbow for months without lasting improvement, you’re likely searching for something beyond the usual approaches. Rehabilitation programs don’t always resolve stubborn cases, and when conservative methods fall short, it’s worth exploring other options. One treatment gaining traction is extracorporeal
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