Tennis Elbow – How to stop elbow pain
Tennis elbow is a condition caused by an inflammation of the tendons (Tissues connecting forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow). Common cause of tennis elbow is overuse and repetitive elbow and wrist movement, leading to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.
What Causes Tennis Elbow?
• Repetitive wrist and elbow movements
• Direct blow outside of the elbow
• Overuse
• Poor sporting technique
• Age / Pathological tear
Symptoms associated with tennis elbow
• Pain on the outside of your elbow
• Weak painful grip
• Difficulty lifting objects such as can of milk, kettle etc.
How My Physio can help
Approximately 80% to 95% of patients with tennis elbow have tremendous success at Capalaba my physio.
Aims:
• Improve tissue repair & reduce pain
• Improve joint range of motion
• Restore normal muscle function
Some of the treatments available at My Physio Capalaba include:
– Soft tissue release
– Splint prescription
– Acupuncture
– Dry needling
– Ultrasound Soft tissue release
– Tailored exercise program
Dry needling has worked wonders on my forearms and shoulders
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If you are experiencing tennis elbow, do not hesitate to get checked out by Capalaba My Physio. Diagnosis and timley care will help you recover faster and get on with daily life.
