How does Shockwave Therapy help with Tennis Elbow?
As mums, many of us suffer from Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) with the prolonged typing and use of our hands, whether at home or at work. Tennis elbow can cause excruciating pain in the outer elbow due to the inflammation in this area. There are many treatments for this condition but a popular one is the Shock Wave Therapy (SWT). But does it really help with Tennis Elbow? Lets discuss more in this blog about what is Shockwave Therapy and how it works and helps in the treatment of Tennis Elbow.
 
Tennis elbow can be a very painful and limiting condition, that can be recurrent in nature. It can easily come back with every little activity such as  lifting any weights or making a tight fist etc. It can radiate into the triceps and neck/shoulder or into your fingers. Watch this video for more details on Tennis elbow:


(This video is a part of the free training in my community. click HERE to join and access the rest of the training: details are at the end of the blog.) 

There are many treatments available for tennis elbow and one of the popular one is 
Shockwave Therapy. It is a painful (depends on your pain tolerance) yet non-invasive treatment that uses high intensity sound waves to accelerate the healing mechanism of the body. When applied to the muscle these high intensity sound waves create microscopic tears in the muscle fibres which leads to a low scale inflammation in the area. This signals the body to start the healing process and it starts to lay down the new fibres in the area to repair the controlled damage that has been done in the muscle. 
 
Here are two tips for you if you have done Shockwave Therapy for tennis elbow (the same tips apply to Shockwave Therapy that has been done for Golfers Elbow) :

#Tip 1: As Shockwave Therapy can be a painful treatment many people try and rest the area completely after the treatment. However it is a good practise to do stretches for that muscles within the painfree range as this stimulates the body to lay down the fibres in the direction of the muscle fibres and not in a haphazard fashion. If stretching is not done the fibres get laid down in a random manner will again contribute to trigger (painful) points within the muscles. 
 
#Tip 2: Sometimes the pain after Shockwave Therapy can be quite intense. Discuss this with your physical therapist so that they can adjust the intensity of the Shockwave Therapy or give a longer break between sessions for your body to heal. You can use a cold pack to ease the inflammation. Some physical therapist advise against it as this eases the inflammation that is being created to actually treat the tennis elbow. You can discuss this with your physical therapist and follow their advice. 
 
If you want to learn more tips on how to manage your tennis elbow or learn some specific stretches that can be done after Shockwave Therapy you can join my free community where you can access a free training on “Simple Solutions to Manage Your Tennis Elbow”. Here we discuss all about tennis elbow, why it happens, how it happens and some simple solutions to manage it such as stretches, etc.
 
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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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