ARE YOU STILL STRUGGLING WITH ELBOW DISCOMFORT?
Two prevalent conditions can cause pain around the elbow joint during finger and wrist movements.
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, results from overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm and elbow. Pain typically radiates from the outside of the elbow to the wrist and fingers. Repetitive actions like gripping, hammering, and lifting often contribute to this condition.
Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Pain around the inner side of the elbow, extending to the wrist and fingers, characterizes golfer's elbow. Similar to tennis elbow, this condition arises from overuse of forearm and elbow muscles and tendons.
Common Symptoms of Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow:
- Pain around the outer elbow during gripping, lifting, or arm straightening
- Weak grip strength
- Discomfort when turning a doorknob or shaking hands
- Tenderness and pain when touching the outside of the elbow
- Pain radiating from the elbow down the forearm into the wrist and fingers
Physiotherapy Treatment for Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow in Cambridge
Short-Term Goal:
To alleviate pain and swelling, the approach involves rest, ice, compression, and anti-inflammatory medications (as per physician). Additionally, physical therapy may be recommended to reduce pain and enhance range of motion.
Tennis Elbow Pain Physiotherapy at Cambridge Bounce Back Physio Clinic Includes:
- Education on Do’s and Don’ts
- Planning and pacing daily life activities
- Advanced electrotherapy with optimal outcomes for pain relief
- Manual Therapy involving Active Release Technique and Joint Mobilization to release tight muscles and joints
- IASTM focusing on releasing scar tissues in tendons and muscles
- Appropriate techniques for stretches and strengthening to prevent future injuries
- High-quality elbow brace to support injured muscles and tendons
- And much more...
At Cambridge Bounce Back Physio Clinic, our highly skilled physiotherapists diagnose and treat tennis elbow comprehensively. We provide a personalized treatment plan to reduce pain and restore function