Elbow pain is usually a tendon problem. Tennis elbow affects the outside of the elbow, golfer’s elbow the inside, and both come from repeated gripping and wrist movement, not only from tennis and golf.
These problems can be slow to settle, so a clear plan and realistic expectations matter.
Common causes
- Tendon overload from gripping, typing, lifting or racquet sport
- Stiffness at the neck, shoulder or wrist that shifts load to the elbow
- Nerve irritation around the elbow
- Joint irritation after a fall or sudden strain
How we treat it
Treatment often combines soft tissue therapy, IASTM, dry needling and shockwave with progressive loading of the forearm. Loading is the part that makes the tendon stronger, so exercises are central to the plan.
For racquet, golf and gym athletes
We look at grip size, technique and training load, and help you stay active where we can rather than resting completely.
What to expect at your first visit
The first appointment is 45 minutes. See what happens at your first visit.
- A conversation about what happened, what makes it better or worse, and what you want to get back to
- A hands-on examination of the painful area and the joints and muscles around it
- A clear explanation of what we find and what we recommend, including how long it may take
- Treatment at the first visit when it is appropriate, plus exercises to take home
