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A person with a long-standing elbow problem (probably tendonitis) says they’ve tried lots of common treatments — red light, massage, ice, heat, infrared — and mostly improved but still had about 10–20% of the issue left. In 2023 they added a compression sleeve and saw big improvement but not total relief. Two weeks ago they started using an LDM therapeutic ultrasound device (it has 1 and 3 MHz settings) on the elbow, and they’ve been applying a topical copper peptide afterward because they already use that on their face with the device. Copper peptides are small molecules used in some skincare products. They’re often marketed to help with wound healing and skin repair and some people use them for collagen support. In plain terms: they’re not a magic drug, but a topical ingredient that can influence the skin and maybe local healing signals. Therapeutic ultrasound is a machine that sends sound waves into tissues and is used in physiotherapy; the 1 MHz setting penetrates deeper and 3 MHz is more shallow. Both are intended to stimulate tissue and blood flow and sometimes reduce pain. What we actually have here is an anecdote, not a formal study. The person reports that adding the LDM ultrasound plus topical copper peptide seemed to help their lingering elbow problem over a two-week period. That’s one person’s experience, without controls or measurements. There’s no information about how often they used the device, the exact settings, or whether improvement could be due to continued rest, the compression sleeve, natural healing, or placebo effect. So the evidence level is very low — interesting as a personal tip, but not proof that ultrasound plus copper peptide reliably fixes elbow tendonitis. Why this matters is simple: elbow tendonitis (like “tennis elbow” or “golfer’s elbow”) is common and frustrating. People who’ve tried many standard treatments and still have lingering pain are often willing to try new noninvasive options. If ultrasound plus a topical like copper peptide helps even some people, it could be a useful addition to home care or physiotherapy routines. It’s also appealing because both approaches are non-surgical and generally accessible through clinics or consumer devices. There are important caveats. Anecdotes can’t establish safety or effectiveness. Therapeutic ultrasound should be used according to manufacturer instructions; improper use can cause harm, and it’s not appropriate over areas with certain implants, open wounds, or over the spine without guidance. Copper peptides applied to skin are generally considered safe for many people, but they can irritate sensitive skin or react with other topicals. If you have an underlying medical condition, are pregnant, or have metal implants or recent surgery near the site, check with a clinician first. For persistent elbow pain, a proper assessment from a physiotherapist or doctor is still the most reliable path. Bottom line: One person found that physiotherapy-style ultrasound plus a topical copper peptide seemed to ease stubborn elbow tendonitis, but this is just an anecdote and not proof — talk to a professional before trying it yourself.
Source: r/Biohackers