

Chiropractic Solutions for Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that causes pain and discomfort in the outer part of the elbow. Despite its name, tennis players are not the only ones affected by this condition. Anyone who performs repetitive arm and hand movements, such as painters, plumbers, carpenters, and even hair stylists, can develop tennis elbow. The condition is characterised by inflammation or degeneration of the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow, leading to a repetitive strain injury.
Tennis elbow can be a debilitating condition, causing pain that radiates into the forearm and wrist, making it difficult to perform daily activities and work tasks. The symptoms of tennis elbow can vary in severity, ranging from mild discomfort to intense pain. Common symptoms include tenderness over the outside of the elbow, weakness in the wrist, poor grip strength, and pain when lifting or extending the arm.
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What Makes Chiropractic Care Effective for Tennis Elbows?
Chiropractic care is effective for tennis elbow because it targets the root cause of the condition, addressing misalignments in the elbow joint and promoting proper function. By restoring alignment and reducing inflammation, chiropractic adjustments facilitate healing and provide long-term relief from tennis elbow symptoms.
How Soon Can I Expect Relief After Starting Treatment?
The relief timeline varies for each individual, depending on the severity of the condition and the body's response to treatment. While some patients may experience immediate relief, others may require multiple sessions to achieve significant improvement. Your chiropractor will tailor a treatment plan to meet your specific needs and provide ongoing care to ensure a timely recovery.

The Problem at Hand
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that affects the outer part of the elbow. Contrary to popular belief, tennis players are not the only ones who can develop tennis elbow. The condition can occur in anyone who engages in repetitive arm and hand movements, such as painters, plumbers, and carpenters. The repetitive stress placed on the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow leads to inflammation and degeneration, resulting in pain and discomfort.
The Mechanics of Tennis Elbow: What's Going Wrong?
The elbow joint is made up of three bones: the humerus bone in the upper arm, the radius bone, and the ulna bone in the forearm. The tendons connecting the forearm muscles to the lateral epicondyle, a bony bump on the outside of the elbow, are responsible for extending the wrist and fingers. The extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB), a specific muscle in the forearm, helps stabilise the wrist when the elbow is straight.
Repetitive arm and hand movements can lead to overuse of the ECRB muscle, causing microscopic tears in the tendon where it attaches to the lateral epicondyle. These tears result in inflammation and pain, commonly known as tennis elbow. The repetitive rubbing of the muscle against the bony bumps during elbow movement can also contribute to wear and tear over time. Chiropractic care focuses on addressing these underlying mechanical issues to alleviate pain and promote healing.
Recognising the Symptoms: More Than Just Elbow Pain
The symptoms of tennis elbow can vary in scope and severity, extending beyond just elbow pain. Recognising these symptoms is essential for early diagnosis and timely treatment. Common symptoms of tennis elbow include:
- Elbow pain that radiates into the forearm and wrist
- Weakness in the forearm muscles, leading to poor grip strength
- Tenderness over the outside of the elbow
- Pain when lifting, bending, or extending the arm
- Difficulty fully extending the forearm
- Pain when gripping, lifting, and carrying objects
- Intensified pain with bending or twisting of the arm, such as opening jars or turning door knobs
- Swelling in severe cases, making the affected elbow appear larger than the other

Chiropractic Solutions: Your Path to Relief
Chiropractic care offers effective solutions for tennis elbow, providing a non-invasive and drug-free approach to pain relief and recovery. We utilise a variety of treatment modalities to address the underlying mechanical issues causing tennis elbow. Through targeted chiropractic adjustments and therapies, patients can experience relief from elbow pain, improved joint mobility, and enhanced healing.
Spinal Manipulation and Adjustment: Aligning for Health
One of the key treatments offered by chiropractors for tennis elbow is spinal manipulation and adjustment. By gently realigning the spine and joints, chiropractors can alleviate pressure on the affected area, promoting healing and reducing pain. Spinal manipulation helps restore proper nerve function and enhances overall musculoskeletal health. Also we may utilise soft tissue techniques to address adhesions and muscle tightness in the affected area, further enhancing the effectiveness of treatment.
Massage Therapy: Easing the Tension
Massage therapy is an integral part of chiropractic care for tennis elbow. By applying manual pressure and specific techniques to the affected muscles and soft tissues, we can help alleviate muscle tightness, reduce inflammation, and promote blood flow to the injured area. Massage therapy also helps release tension and improve overall range of motion, allowing for faster recovery and pain relief.
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Our Expertise: Specialised Care for Long-term Relief
We specialise in providing chiropractic care for patients with tennis elbow. Our experienced chiropractors understand the complexities of this condition and offer personalised treatment plans to ensure long-term relief.
Chiropractic care focuses on addressing the underlying cause of tennis elbow, which is often repetitive stress or overuse of the elbow joint. Our chiropractors use a combination of techniques, including spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitative exercises, to alleviate pain and promote healing.
By restoring proper alignment and function to the elbow joint, chiropractic care helps reduce inflammation, improve range of motion, and strengthen the surrounding muscles and tendons. Our goal is to not only alleviate your immediate pain but also provide you with the tools and knowledge to prevent future episodes of tennis elbow.
With our expertise in chiropractic care, we have helped numerous patients find long-term relief from their tennis elbow symptoms. Don't let tennis elbow limit your daily activities. Visit The Back Doctor and let us help you get back to pain-free living.
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