Yes — for many people with tennis elbow, Class IV laser therapy can ease pain and restore function without drugs or surgery. Clinical research shows low-level laser therapy, at the right wavelength and dose, can provide short-term pain relief and reduced disability, often alongside an exercise program. At ReliefNow Laser Naples, Dr. Marc Browner offers this non-surgical option to patients across Naples and Collier County.

Dr. Browner knows tennis elbow from the inside. After a 2016 elbow injury, an MRI revealed micro-tears in his triceps tendon along with lateral epicondylitis. Six months of acupuncture, ultrasound, electric muscle stimulation, and massage brought no relief. Laser therapy ended his pain in three visits — and convinced him to bring the technology into his Naples practice, where he treats this condition regularly.

What is tennis elbow, exactly?

Clinically, lateral epicondylitis — a tendinopathy of the tendons attaching the forearm muscles to the outer elbow. It causes pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow, often with grip weakness, usually coming on gradually and most often affecting adults 35 to 60.

Do you have to play tennis to get it?

No. It’s an overuse condition affecting anyone with repetitive forearm and wrist motion — now also nicknamed “pickleball elbow.” In an active community like Naples, racquet sports, golf, and yard work are common triggers. The same repetitive overhead motion can also strain the shoulder.

What does the research show?

Clinical reviews have found laser at appropriate doses can provide short-term pain relief and improved function for tennis elbow, working best combined with an exercise program — a fit with Dr. Browner’s view that movement belongs in recovery, not on the sidelines.

Is it safe, and how long does it take?

It’s non-invasive — no needles, no incisions, no required recovery time — and generally well tolerated. Sessions are short, often a few minutes; the number depends on how severe and long-standing your symptoms are.

Sources

1. Mayo Clinic — Tennis elbow
2. Bjordal JM, et al. LLLT meta-analysis in tennis elbow. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008.
3. Oken O, et al. Laser/brace/ultrasound RCT. J Hand Ther. 2008.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition.

Tired of elbow pain interrupting your game? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Browner at ReliefNow Laser Naples.

ReliefNow® Laser Naples — Dr. Marc Browner, Chiropractic Physician · 3200 Bailey Ln, Suite 225-B, Naples, FL 34105 · (239) 893-7811 · Serving Naples and the surrounding Collier County area.

About the author: Dr. Marc Browner graduated from the University of Florida in 1990 and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life College in 1995. After interning in Fort Lauderdale, he established private practices in Plantation, Weston, and Naples. He is a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association and pursues ongoing continuing education to stay current with new treatment methods and technologies — the commitment that led him to adopt Class IV laser therapy.