Understanding Tennis Elbow
Despite the name, most cases have nothing to do with tennis. It is an overuse injury of the tendons on the outside of the elbow that are responsible for extending your wrist.
Common Symptoms
- Tenderness on the bony bump on the outside of the elbow.
- Pain when gripping a kettle, turning a door handle, or typing.
- Weakness in the wrist.
The Ashbourne Approach
First, we need to address any problems at the neck or shoulder that might be impacting the problem. If the pain is troubling daily tasks, offloading in the form of a brace or taping may be required. It’s then about loading the affected tendon/muscle appropriately with a tailored programme often involving ‘eccentric’ exercises. Local electrotherapy treatments or acupuncture are useful adjuncts too. We also check your technique (sport, home activity or at work) to identify any biomechanical errors causing the strain. We know how debilitating this common problem can be and we’ll really work with you to discover how/why this started and how to prevent it coming back.
