Regenerative Vs Degenerative Golfer’s And Tennis Elbow Treatments – Healing Vs. Hurting

March 4, 2018 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist Leave a Comment

“Prolotherapy and Sports Medicine Specialist, David Woznica, MD, discusses Regenerative Medicine treatment options for elbow pain vs. cortisone and bracing.” Regenerative Treatments For Tennis Elbow Vs. Cortisone – YouTube

Dr. David Woznica, MD, a Sports Medicine Specialist, discusses Regenerative Medicine treatment options for ligament-related elbow pain, as well as tendon-related Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow

PRP Injection Therapy: Does it work for Tennis Elbow?

Platelet-Rich Plasma: Regenerative Medicine

Prolotherapy is specifically discussed as a Regenerative alternative to Cortisone Shots and bracing…

Along with Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections, which you can read more about here

Regenerative, meaning a treatment that supports healing, repair and regeneration…

As opposed to treatments, specifically Corticosteroid Injections, which suppress the healing response, and can lead to degeneration – Which means breakdown and decay.

Dr. Woznica describes the differences he has seen viewing elbows under Diagnostic Ultrasound (also known as a Sonogram)…

Comparing both elbows of a patient, one uninjured vs one which was injured and had received 5-6 Cortisone Shots, he describes the tendons of the uninjured / non-injected side as appearing “pristine”

Whereas, the injured / injected side appeared to be “thickened, irregular and showing signs of partial tears”

See my video and read more about the dangers of Cortisone Shots here

Platelet-Rich Plasma For Tennis Elbow: Does It Work?

Could Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy be an effective, new Tennis Elbow treatment – A breakthrough, even? – Or is it actually an expensive, unproven fad, driven by rock star-athlete publicity and questionable medical studies?

How Important Is Rest In Treating Tennis Elbow?

They usually say “You should rest it” when you have Tennis Elbow, but this may not be the best treatment advice. Learn why tendons need a lot more than just rest and “R.I.C.E.” – And why they don’t necessarily heal themselves while you’re resting, hoping and waiting!

Cortisone Shots For Treating Tennis Elbow: Damaging AND Ineffective?

Proffered as THE quick fix cure for Tennis Elbow, research suggests Cortisone injections are highly effective for treating elbow tendon pain – But only in the short term! – In the long term it’s all bad news, unfortunately. Learn why these shots should be avoided at all costs.

Selfie Elbow 101: What Is It And How Do You Treat It?

Does your elbow hurt from taking too many selfie pics? (And texting or using your ipad?) You may have a “new” type of Tech Injury, many are starting to call “Selfie Elbow” – But, is this Selfie Elbow really a new medical condition, or is it just the repetitive actions causing it that are new? (Hint: It’s actually Tennis Elbow – So, let’s treat that!)

Healing Tennis Elbow: How Muscles And Tendons Heal

Why do muscles – and especially tendons – often take so long to heal?… WHY don’t they fully recover from injury – even when you follow the “official” Tennis Elbow treatment advice to the letter?… And why do those tendons so often get re-injured in spite of your best efforts?

About Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist

I'm a Neuromuscular Therapist in Marin County, California, and my passion for treating and teaching about Tennis Elbow began in 1990 when I developed a terrible case of wrist/elbow Tendonitis. (Involving the infamous BEE-Sting Story!) You're laughing WITH me - Right? - Here's my full bio

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