Tennis Elbow Treatment
Tennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylitis) is a type of tendonitis – which means swelling of the tendons – that causes pain in the elbow and arm. These tendons are bands of tough tissue that connect the muscles of your lower arm to the bone.
Despite its name, you can still get a tennis elbow even if you’ve never been near a tennis court. Because any repetitive gripping activities, and excessive usage of the thumb and the first two fingers, may cause tennis elbow.
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At Perth Chiro Centre Warwick we are experienced in treating tennis elbow.
Causes of Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow often develops over a period of time.
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Repetitive motions, like gripping a racket during a swing can strain the muscles and put too much stress on the tendons.
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That constant tugging can eventually cause microscopic tears in the tissue.
Tennis elbow can result from anything that you involves continually holding or gripping an object.​
Symptoms of Tennis Elbow
The symptoms of tennis elbow include pain and tenderness on the outside of your elbow, where the injured tendons connect to the bone.
The pain may also radiate into the upper or lower arm. Although the damage is in the elbow, you’re likely to hurt when doing things with your hands.
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Activities That May Cause Pain
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Lifting something (it could be as simple a task as lifting a coffee mug)
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Make a fist or gripping an object, such as a tennis racket
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Open a door or shaking hands
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Raise your hand or straighten your wrist
How Do We Treat Tennis Elbow
At Perth Chiro Centre, we typically use the Graston Technique or dry needling to treat tennis elbow.
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Graston Technique;
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At Perth Chiro Centre, we effectively treat tennis elbow using the Graston Technique, a specialised form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. This method involves using surgical steel instruments to gently massage and scrape the affected area, breaking down scar tissue and promoting healing.
By enhancing blood flow and breaking down scar tissue and providing a controlled inflammatory response, the Graston Technique helps to alleviate pain, restore range of motion, and expedite the recovery process for those suffering from tennis elbow.
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Dry Needling;
At Perth Chiro Centre, we also utilise dry needling as an effective treatment for tennis elbow. This technique involves inserting fine needles into specific trigger points within the muscles and tendons affected by tennis elbow.
By targeting these areas, dry needling helps to reduce muscle tension, alleviate pain, and promote the body's natural healing processes. The treatment improves blood flow and breaks down muscle adhesions, which accelerates recovery and restores normal function to the elbow. Our experienced chiropractor ensures that the procedure is both safe and effective, providing significant relief for those suffering from tennis elbow.
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