Do you have pain on the outside of your elbow, and you don’t play tennis? You could be dealing “tennis elbow”. This condition is an overload to the tendons of your forearm and can be annoying and lengthy.
Here are some common symptoms
- Pain that radiates from the outside of the elbow to the forearm and wrist.
- Difficulty gripping objects, shaking hands, or turning doorknobs.
- Weakness in the forearm.
- Stiffness or swelling around the elbow area.
- Pain that worsens with repetitive wrist or arm movements, such as lifting, writing, or using tools.
Appropriate management and loading for this condition are key and UPhysio can help.
Discussing activity modifications, managing daily loads for your elbow, bracing options and initiating an exercise program with your practitioner, can get you out of pain quicker!
We also offer alternative treatments such as trigger point dry needling, Shockwave Therapy, and manual therapy techniques to help manage your symptoms. Get in touch with our clinic if you need help with your tennis elbow!