Tennis Elbow

“I had chronic tennis elbow, as a result of 15 years playing squash and “trying to play through” the injury. I had physiotherapy and a Cortisone injection.  This seemed to have worked but, after 3 months rest and a steady return to the game the injury flared up again. I then had a second injection and took a year off playing. The pain became  so unbearable that I could not grasp anything or even lift up my 2 yr old daughter or baby son.  Opening a door was painful and I could only write  for 30 minutes . I  tried acupuncture, which alleviated the pain, but did not cure it. At the time surgery was the final option, which I took.

Following surgery I was 70% better. Shock wave therapy then became available which I was keen to try to rid me of the residual symptoms and disability.  The treatment itself was  painful but relief was immediately noticeable.  BUPA only fund 3 treatments. I think another  2 sessions would have been better. Today, with a resulting combination of Surgery and shockwave treatment my condition has significantly improved I am now 95% better.  I am able to play squash (but not daily), write longer and lead a very good quality of life. I would have had shock wave  before surgery had it been available.”

A.C. Child Okeford, Dorset