Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a common condition that causes pain and tenderness around the outside of the elbow. Despite its name, it does not only affect people who play tennis.
Repetitive movements involving the wrist and forearm can place increased stress on the tissues around the elbow, making everyday activities such as lifting, gripping and working uncomfortable. Chiropractic care can help manage tennis elbow by addressing the affected area and improving movement and function throughout the arm.
What causes tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow commonly develops from repetitive strain on the muscles and tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow. Activities involving repeated gripping, lifting, typing, using tools or playing sport can increase stress on these tissues.
Symptoms may develop gradually following an increase in activity or workload. Poor movement patterns, reduced strength, restricted mobility and repetitive use of the wrist and forearm can also contribute to ongoing symptoms.
What are the symptoms?
Common symptoms of tennis elbow include:
- Pain or tenderness on the outside of the elbow
- Pain when gripping or lifting objects
- Weakness in the wrist or hand
- Pain when moving the wrist or forearm
- Discomfort during repetitive activities
- Pain that can extend into the forearm
Treatment options
Chiropractic care can be an effective option for managing tennis elbow and improving the function of the elbow, wrist and surrounding areas. Treatment may include manual therapy, targeted exercises and advice on activity levels, posture and movement.
Your chiropractor will assess your elbow, wrist and surrounding areas to identify factors that may be contributing to your symptoms. A personalised treatment plan can then be developed to reduce discomfort, restore movement and improve strength.
Can chiropractic care help with tennis elbow?
Chiropractic care can help manage tennis elbow by improving movement and function throughout the wrist, forearm and elbow. Manual therapy can help reduce discomfort and improve mobility, while targeted exercises can strengthen the muscles and tendons and support a gradual return to normal activities.
Addressing contributing factors such as repetitive movements, reduced strength and poor movement patterns can also help reduce the risk of symptoms continuing or returning.