Joint
Tennis Elbow Therapy
Elbow pain that outlasted rest needs repair, not more rest.
Whether it came from the court, the river, the job site, or the keyboard, lateral elbow pain responds to shockwave therapy, instrument-assisted soft-tissue work, and progressive forearm loading — typically within six to ten weeks.
Serving Whitefish and the Flathead Valley.
What this program delivers
Benefits
- Non-surgical and drug-free
- Stimulates real tendon repair, not just pain masking
- Addresses upstream load from the shoulder and neck
- Most patients complete care in 6–10 weeks
- Clear milestones — not endless visits
Who this program is for
Conditions we treat
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
- Forearm tendinopathy from gripping or typing
- Pain shaking hands, lifting a coffee cup, or turning a doorknob
- Elbow pain that returned after cortisone or rest
How It Works
Your tennis elbow therapy program, step by step.
01
Elbow-focused exam
Dr. Smith evaluates the elbow, forearm, shoulder, and neck to confirm where the load is actually coming from.
02
Shockwave to the tendon
Sanuwave acoustic-wave therapy is applied over the affected tendon to trigger blood flow and collagen repair.
03
Soft-tissue & joint work
Instrument-assisted soft-tissue therapy and targeted joint care along the forearm and shoulder to take strain off the tendon.
04
Forearm & grip rehab
Specific eccentric loading and grip work so the tendon rebuilds and the same flare doesn't return.
What to expect
A clear course of care, measured along the way.
First visit
Elbow, forearm, shoulder, and neck exam confirms where the load is actually coming from.
Weeks 1–4
Shockwave over the affected tendon restarts blood flow and collagen repair.
Weeks 6–10
Progressive grip and forearm loading rebuilds the tendon so the flare does not return.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Clinical note: This information is educational and does not replace an individual examination or medical diagnosis. Recommendations depend on your history and findings.
Find out whether tennis elbow therapy is right for you.
Start with a $47 new patient evaluation and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.