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Tennis Elbow vs. Golfer’s Elbow: Advanced Elbow Pain Relief with SoftWave Therapy at Revive SoftWave in Utica and Syracuse
Elbow pain can be frustrating, persistent, and surprisingly limiting. Simple activities like gripping, lifting, shaking hands, typing, golfing, or playing tennis can become painful and difficult. Two of the most common elbow conditions—tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow—are often misunderstood and notoriously slow to heal.
At Revive SoftWave Therapy, Dr. Timothy DelMedico and his team offer a powerful, non-surgical, non-injection solution for elbow pain using SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology (TRT)—an advanced regenerative therapy designed to heal damaged tendons and soft tissues at the cellular level rather than simply masking symptoms.
Understanding Elbow Pain and Why It Becomes Chronic
The elbow is a hinge joint that connects the upper arm to the forearm and serves as a critical anchor point for muscles and tendons responsible for gripping, wrist motion, and arm strength. Repetitive use, poor circulation, and chronic inflammation can overwhelm the body’s natural healing response, leading to long-standing pain.
Elbow pain commonly develops due to:
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Repetitive gripping or wrist motion
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Overuse from sports or work activities
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Microtears in tendon tissue
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Poor blood supply to tendons
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Inflammation and tissue degeneration
When these issues are not addressed at the tissue level, elbow pain often lingers for months—or even years.
Tennis Elbow vs. Golfer’s Elbow: What’s the Difference?
Although they sound similar, tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow affect different sides of the elbow and involve different tendon groups.
What Is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) affects the outside of the elbow and involves the tendons that extend the wrist and fingers.
Common causes include:
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Repetitive gripping and lifting
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Racquet sports
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Manual labor
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Computer and mouse use
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Weight training
Symptoms often include pain on the outside of the elbow, weak grip strength, and pain with lifting or shaking hands.
What Is Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) affects the inside of the elbow and involves the tendons responsible for wrist flexion and forearm rotation.
Common causes include:
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Golf swings
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Throwing sports
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Repetitive wrist flexion
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Occupational overuse
Symptoms often include pain on the inner elbow, forearm tightness, and discomfort with gripping or twisting motions.
Why Traditional Treatments Often Fall Short
Many people with elbow pain try:
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Rest and braces
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Anti-inflammatory medications
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Physical therapy
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Cortisone injections
While these approaches may offer temporary relief, they often fail to restore true tendon health. Steroid injections in particular may suppress pain but can weaken tendon tissue over time and do not promote regeneration.
This is where SoftWave Therapy offers a major advantage.
What Is SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology?
SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology is an advanced shockwave therapy developed in Germany that uses electrohydraulic, broad-focused acoustic waves to stimulate healing at the cellular level.
Unlike older shockwave devices, SoftWave Therapy:
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Covers a larger treatment area
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Penetrates deeper into tendon tissue
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Is safe near nerves and joints
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Triggers powerful regenerative signaling
The Science Behind SoftWave Therapy for Elbow Pain
SoftWave Therapy initiates a biological cascade that directly supports tendon repair and regeneration.
Key Scientific Mechanisms Include:
Modulation of Inflammation
SoftWave helps regulate chronic inflammation, allowing damaged elbow tendons to move out of prolonged inflammatory states and into proper healing phases.
Angiogenesis and Neovascularization
SoftWave stimulates VEGF, promoting the formation of new blood vessels. Improved circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients to poorly vascularized elbow tendons.
Nitric Oxide Signaling (eNOS)
Activation of eNOS improves microcirculation, which is critical for tendon healing.
Cellular Repair and Regeneration
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PCNA supports cellular repair and tissue regeneration
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Toll-like receptor activation enhances immune signaling and healing responses
Activation and Migration of Resident Stem Cells
SoftWave Therapy stimulates the activation and migration of resident stem cells to damaged tendon tissue, supporting natural repair without injections or surgery.
Benefits of SoftWave Therapy for Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
Patients receiving SoftWave Therapy at Revive SoftWave Therapy often experience:
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Reduced elbow pain and inflammation
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Improved grip strength
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Faster tendon healing
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Improved range of motion
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Better tolerance for work and sports activities
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A non-surgical, non-injection, drug-free solution
Many patients notice improvement even after long-standing elbow pain that failed other treatments.
Avoiding Injections and Surgery for Elbow Pain
Dr. Tim and his team have helped countless individuals:
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Avoid cortisone injections
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Reduce reliance on pain medications
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Prevent the need for elbow surgery
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Return to sports, work, and daily activities pain-free
SoftWave Therapy focuses on true tissue healing, not temporary symptom suppression.
Why Choose Revive SoftWave Therapy?
Dr. Timothy DelMedico was hand-selected by SoftWave Headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia as a SoftWave ELITE Provider, recognizing his expertise in advanced regenerative care.
At Revive SoftWave Therapy, patients benefit from:
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Elite-level SoftWave TRT protocols
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Customized elbow pain treatment plans
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A results-driven regenerative approach
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Access to advanced wellness services including:
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Red light therapy
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IV nutrition
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Peptide therapy
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GLP-1 medical weight loss programs
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Schedule a SoftWave Therapy New Patient Visit Today
If elbow pain from tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow is limiting your strength, work, or athletic performance, SoftWave Therapy may be the solution you’ve been searching for.
Schedule a SoftWave Therapy new patient visit online today:
https://www.revivesoftwave.com/contact
Revive SoftWave Therapy Contact Information
Revive SoftWave Therapy
Two Convenient Locations in Central New York
Utica Office
2709 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
Phone: 315-725-8427
Syracuse Office
5000 Brittonfield Parkway
Inside Crouse Medical Center
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone: 315-941-8932
Schedule Your $99 New Patient Special Here!
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis Elbow vs. Golfer’s Elbow and SoftWave Therapy
What is the difference between tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow?
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) affects the outside of the elbow and involves the tendons that extend the wrist and fingers. Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) affects the inside of the elbow and involves the tendons responsible for wrist flexion and forearm rotation.
What causes tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow is caused by repetitive stress and microtearing of the forearm extensor tendons. Common causes include repetitive gripping, lifting, racquet sports, weight training, manual labor, computer and mouse use, and other overuse activities.
What causes golfer’s elbow?
Golfer’s elbow is caused by repetitive stress and microtearing of the forearm flexor tendons. It commonly occurs from golf swings, throwing sports, repetitive wrist flexion, lifting, and occupational overuse.
What are common symptoms of tennis elbow?
Common symptoms of tennis elbow include pain on the outside of the elbow, weak grip strength, pain when lifting objects, shaking hands, or performing wrist extension movements.
What are common symptoms of golfer’s elbow?
Common symptoms of golfer’s elbow include pain on the inside of the elbow, forearm tightness, discomfort with gripping, lifting, or twisting motions, and weakness in the hand or wrist.
Why do tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow take so long to heal?
Elbow tendons have poor blood supply, which limits their ability to heal naturally. Chronic inflammation, repetitive use, and lack of circulation often cause these conditions to persist for months or even years without proper regenerative treatment.
How does SoftWave Therapy help tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow?
SoftWave Therapy helps by reducing chronic inflammation, improving blood flow through angiogenesis, stimulating cellular repair, and activating resident stem cells to repair and regenerate damaged tendon tissue rather than simply masking pain.
Is SoftWave Therapy better than cortisone injections for elbow pain?
For many patients, yes. Cortisone injections temporarily reduce pain and inflammation but do not repair damaged tendons and may weaken tissue over time. SoftWave Therapy addresses the root cause of elbow pain by promoting true tissue healing without injections or drugs.
Can SoftWave Therapy help chronic or long-standing elbow pain?
Yes. SoftWave Therapy has helped many individuals with chronic tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow who did not respond to rest, physical therapy, medications, or injections.
Is SoftWave Therapy safe for elbow pain?
Yes. SoftWave Therapy is FDA-cleared and safe when administered by trained providers. Its broad-focused acoustic waves allow effective treatment of elbow tendons without damaging surrounding nerves or joints.
Does SoftWave Therapy hurt when treating the elbow?
Most patients tolerate SoftWave Therapy very well. Some areas of chronic inflammation may feel mildly uncomfortable during treatment, but sessions are typically well tolerated and require no downtime.
How many SoftWave Therapy sessions are needed for tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow?
The number of sessions varies depending on the severity and duration of the condition. Many patients notice improvement within the first few treatments, with optimal results achieved through a customized plan developed by Dr. Timothy DelMedico and his team.
Can SoftWave Therapy help avoid elbow surgery?
Yes. Many patients use SoftWave Therapy to avoid elbow surgery by addressing tendon degeneration and inflammation naturally and conservatively.
Who is a good candidate for SoftWave Therapy for elbow pain?
Individuals with tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, chronic elbow tendinitis, overuse injuries, or post-surgical elbow pain who want a non-surgical, non-drug solution may be excellent candidates.
Why choose Revive SoftWave Therapy for elbow pain?
Revive SoftWave Therapy is led by Dr. Timothy DelMedico, a SoftWave ELITE Provider hand-selected by SoftWave Headquarters. The clinic specializes in advanced regenerative care and has helped countless patients restore elbow strength and function.
How do I schedule a SoftWave Therapy consultation for elbow pain?
You can schedule a new patient visit online here:
https://www.revivesoftwave.com/contact
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