If you have tennis elbow near Alexandria, Mayfield Advanced Chiropractic treats it at its Jackson Street office with radial pressure wave (shockwave) therapy, dry needling, chiropractic adjustments, and a rehab plan that rebuilds the tendon, without injections or surgery. A shockwave course is six weekly visits with a progress check after the third, and you can request an appointment online or call (318) 787-2708.
Below is what tennis elbow really is, why it keeps coming back, and what care looks like for patients in Alexandria, Pineville, and the rest of Central Louisiana.
What Tennis Elbow Really Is
Tennis elbow is the common name for lateral epicondylitis. It is a tendon problem on the outside of the elbow, at the shared attachment point for the muscles that extend your wrist. You do not need to play tennis to get it. Repetitive gripping, twisting, computer work, plumbing, electrical work, and racquet sports can all wear down the tendon faster than the body rebuilds it.
That is why it can be so frustrating. Rest helps a little, but it does not restore tendon quality. Many people feel better for a few weeks, then the pain comes right back the moment they grip a wrench or pick up a child.
Common Signs Patients Describe
The team at Mayfield Advanced Chiropractic commonly hears about:
- Pain on the outside of the elbow
- Pain when gripping, lifting, or shaking hands
- Weak grip strength on the affected side
- Tenderness on the bony bump on the outside of the elbow
- Pain when extending the wrist or middle finger against resistance
- Morning stiffness in the elbow
- Pain that radiates down the forearm toward the wrist
- Symptoms that have lasted more than a few weeks
Pain on the inside of the elbow is a different condition, often called golfer's elbow, which is also on the clinic's list of conditions it addresses. An exam sorts out which one you are dealing with, and whether something else, like irritation from the neck, is part of the picture.
Some elbow pain should be checked sooner rather than later. If the pain started with a fall or a hard impact, if the elbow is visibly swollen, if you cannot fully straighten or bend it, or if you notice numbness or tingling into the hand, do not wait it out. Tell the team exactly when and how it started so the exam can focus on the right structures.
How Mayfield Advanced Chiropractic Treats Tennis Elbow
The plan is built around the cause, not just the sore spot. A typical approach on the tennis elbow treatment page combines four pieces:
- Shockwave (RPW) therapy. The Alexandria office uses the Chattanooga Intelect RPW 2 radial pressure wave system. For tendon problems like tennis elbow, the device sends mechanical pressure waves into the irritated tendon, which may help stimulate blood flow and the body's own repair process. Learn more on the shockwave therapy page.
- Dry needling. Fine needles target trigger points in the wrist-extensor and forearm muscles to help reduce muscle tension and spasm. See the dry needling page.
- Chiropractic adjustments. Adjustments may address the elbow, the wrist, and the cervical-thoracic spine, where the nerves to the arm begin. See chiropractic care.
- Load-tolerance rehab. A graded rehabilitation plan rebuilds tendon capacity so symptoms are less likely to return when you go back to work.
What to Expect From Shockwave Sessions
Your first step is a focused exam: palpation, range of motion, and provocative testing to confirm the diagnosis and rule out conditions where shockwave is not a good fit. If radial pressure wave therapy is the right tool, the team maps out how many sessions to expect and what the course will cost before you begin.
During a session, conductive gel is applied and the applicator is placed over the tendon. Most patients describe a deep, rapid tapping sensation that is intense but tolerable, and the intensity is adjusted to your comfort. Each session runs about 10 to 15 minutes, with no downtime, so most people head back to work the same day. Mild soreness for 24 to 48 hours afterward, similar to a hard workout, is normal.
A course is six weekly visits, with a progress check after the third. If you are not trending in the right direction by then, the team will have an honest conversation with you about adding other therapies or referring for imaging. Individual results vary.
Why Education Is Part of the Plan
Mayfield Advanced Chiropractic describes its care with a 4E framework that starts with Evaluate and Educate. In plain terms, you should leave knowing what is wrong, why it happened, and what the plan is. For tennis elbow, that often means looking honestly at the grip-heavy parts of your day, from the job site to the keyboard to yard work, and learning what you can do at home between visits to keep your progress.
The practice was founded by Dr. Samuel Mayfield after 20 years in Air Force Special Operations, and Dr. Conrad Taylor, who holds a Master of Sports Science and Rehabilitation and is dry needling certified, brings a sports rehab background to tendon cases like this one.
Serving Alexandria, Pineville, and Central Louisiana
The office sits at 5419 Jackson Street Ext, Suite B, in Alexandria. The clinic serves patients from Pineville, Ball, Boyce, Woodworth, Lecompte, Forest Hill, Glenmora, Tioga, Cheneyville, Bunkie, Marksville, and across Central Louisiana. If you are on the Pineville side of the river, the Pineville tennis elbow page has the same details for your area. New patients are often seen the same day they call, and walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours, though an appointment helps reduce your wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to play tennis to get tennis elbow?
No. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, often comes from repetitive gripping, twisting, computer work, plumbing, electrical work, and other jobs that load the wrist extensor tendons. Racquet sports are only one cause.
How long is a shockwave course for tennis elbow at Mayfield Advanced Chiropractic?
A course is six weekly visits, with a progress check after the third. Each session takes about 10 to 15 minutes with no downtime. Individual results vary, and the team will tell you honestly at the progress check if the plan needs to change.
Is shockwave therapy for tennis elbow covered by insurance?
In most cases, radial pressure wave therapy is not covered by insurance and is paid out of pocket. During your evaluation the team lays out the total expected cost for the full course, so there are no surprises.
Where is Mayfield Advanced Chiropractic located?
The office is at 5419 Jackson Street Ext, Suite B, Alexandria, LA 71303. The clinic serves Alexandria, Pineville, Ball, Boyce, Tioga, and other Central Louisiana communities. Call (318) 787-2708 to schedule.
Mayfield Advanced Chiropractic can help you find out what is behind your elbow pain and build a plan to fix it. Call (318) 787-2708 or request your appointment online today.