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Golfer’s Elbow Shockwave Therapy in Vancouver BC
Also known as Medial Epicondylitis, Golfer’s Elbow can be a very painful elbow condition. Golfer’s Elbow Shockwave Therapy in Vancouver BC is very effective method of treating this debilitating condition. The cause of this condition is usually overstraining the inside forearm muscles repetitively by gripping and lifting something heavy. The tendons that attach to the inside bony part of the elbow gets really inflamed and painful. There can also be referral pain to the forearm and the underarm muscles leading up the armpit. Some patients will complaint of weakness in the wrist of the same forearm involved and some numbness and tingling in the hands and fingers.
Golfer’s elbow is more an issue with the wrist and fingers then the elbow. The muscles that need to move the fingers and wrist on the side of your palm extend from there and insert into inside of the bony part of your elbow. Usually activities that involved heavy lifting and gripping on a repetitive basis will cause pain and inflammation to the inside elbow there those muscles finally insert into. In severe cases, even lifting and carrying a shopping bag can be quite painful. Luckily, getting Shockwave Therapy for Golfer’s Elbow in Vancouver BC is a very effective treatment for this painful injury. This condition is common with weightlifters and athletes that involve overloading the inside forearm muscles with heavy lifting and throwing. Occupations such as those in construction with repetitive gripping actions will also experience the pain from Golfer’s Elbow.
Common treatments like over-the counter pain medication, ice, rest, and using an elbow brace are not very effective in completely healing Golfer’s Elbow. Shockwave Therapy for Golfer’s Elbow in Vancouver BC has had excellent results in totally removing the pain and help accelerate the healing of Golfer’s Elbow in a matter of weeks. The recommended treatment frequency is usually between 5 to 8 visits.