The most common condition affecting the elbow!
Lateral elbow pain following activity without direct trauma to the elbow. Tennis elbow results from overuse injuries that cause inflammation and eventually micro-tears to the tendon. You may have trouble picking up items or weak grip strength.
Risk factors:
- Repetitive wrist extension and alternating supination/ pronation
- Repetitive movements for more than 2 hours a day
- Tennis, typing, gardening, video games, musical instruments, carpenters, plumbers, electricians 🎾🎻💡⌨
Massage Therapy Treatment:
Soft tissue release
Trigger point therapy
Friction massage
Ice massage after use/ treatment
Stretching wrist extensors
Strengthening exercises for grip
Chiropractic Treatment:
Myofascial release
Joint mobilizations and adjustments
Strengthening and stretching exercises
Kinesio / Athletic taping
90-95% of people with tennis elbow respond well to conservative care measures.
Has your elbow been sore? Call us today 902-270-7022