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Relief from Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow with SoftWave Therapy with Dr Tim Ciolkosz

Published March 6th, 2025 by Integrative Physical Health

Elbow Pain

Relief from Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow with SoftWave Therapy with Dr Tim Ciolkosz

A Non-Surgical, Drug-Free Solution for Elbow Pain in Wilmington, DE

Pain in the elbow—whether it's on the inside or outside—can significantly impact your ability to lift, grip, type, or enjoy the activities you love. For many, elbow pain becomes chronic, frustrating, and difficult to resolve with traditional treatments.

At Integrative Physical Health in Wilmington, DE, Dr. Tim Ciolkosz and his team offer a cutting-edge solution: SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology (TRT). This non-invasive, FDA-cleared therapy is helping patients with tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow find long-lasting, drug-free relief by targeting the root cause of the pain and stimulating tissue repair at the cellular level.

Learn more about the practice here.

Tennis Elbow vs. Golfer’s Elbow: What’s the Difference?

Both conditions are forms of elbow tendinopathy, but they affect different areas and activities:

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

  • Affects the outer part of the elbow

  • Involves inflammation or degeneration of the extensor tendons

  • Common in activities with repetitive wrist extension, such as tennis, typing, painting, or gripping

Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)

  • Affects the inner part of the elbow

  • Involves inflammation of the flexor tendons

  • Associated with activities involving repetitive wrist flexion or forearm rotation, such as golfing, lifting, or throwing

Both conditions can become chronic if not properly addressed, especially when the tendons begin to break down, lose blood supply, and form microtears or adhesions.

The SoftWave Solution: Healing from the Inside Out

SoftWave Therapy uses electrohydraulic supersonic acoustic waves that travel over 3,000 mph to penetrate deep into inflamed or damaged soft tissue. These acoustic waves initiate a powerful healing cascade that stimulates regeneration at the cellular and tendon level.

Key Benefits of SoftWave Therapy for Elbow Pain:

  • Modulates inflammation and reduces tendon irritation

  • Stimulates VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) to create new capillaries and enhance tissue oxygenation

  • Activates eNOS (Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase) to improve circulation

  • Promotes neoangiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) in degenerated tendons

  • Triggers PCNA (Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen) for tissue and cellular repair

  • Activates and migrates resident stem cells to the site of injury

  • Regulates toll-like receptors to modulate the inflammatory immune response

This makes SoftWave a superior option for tennis and golfer’s elbow, especially for those who want to avoid steroid injections, medications, or surgery.

Why Traditional Treatments Often Fall Short

Cortisone injections, anti-inflammatories, and rest can provide temporary relief—but they often fail to heal the underlying tendon damage. In some cases, steroid injections may even weaken the tendon over time.

SoftWave Therapy goes beyond symptom management. It targets the root cause of elbow pain by revascularizing the tendon, stimulating natural tissue healing, and restoring function—without downtime or risk of further damage.

Who Can Benefit from SoftWave for Elbow Pain?

  • Athletes involved in tennis, golf, pickleball, baseball, or weightlifting

  • Individuals with repetitive strain from computer use, manual labor, or tools

  • Those recovering from acute elbow injuries or dealing with chronic tendinitis

  • Patients seeking a non-surgical alternative to injections or long-term medications

Most patients begin to feel a reduction in pain and an increase in range of motion within just a few sessions, with continued improvement over several weeks as tissue healing progresses.

Get Back to What You Love—Pain Free

Whether it’s picking up your kids, swinging a golf club, or simply using your hand without discomfort, SoftWave Therapy is giving patients a second chance at pain-free living.

If you're dealing with tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow and are ready to explore a proven, science-backed treatment that stimulates real healing—SoftWave is your next step.

Request your SoftWave Therapy new patient visit online today

Contact Information

Integrative Physical Health
Pike Creek Sports Medicine Building
3105 Limestone Road, Suite 303
Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: 302-510-6780
Website: https://integrativephysicalhealth.com
SoftWave Appointments: Request online here

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