Bottom Line:
You don’t need to be John McEnroe to feel the
pain of tennis elbow. Actually, 95% of people who suffer from lateral
epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, don’t even play tennis! Lateral epicondylitis
is an inflammation of the tendon that attaches to the lateral epicondyle of
your elbow. It can result in pain and weakness in the wrist and elbow.
Repetitive motions and an awkward positioning of your wrist often contribute to
tennis elbow. So how can you fix it? Keep reading…
Why it Matters:
Reducing inflammation around the tendon is an
important first step. Reducing muscle spasms to improve blood flow, improve
circulation and speed up recovery is also very important. After the pain has
decreased, be sure to begin a combination of stretching and strengthening the
muscles supporting your elbow, shoulder, and neck. Having restricted motion in
your neck can predispose you to developing tennis elbow. Our team will
carefully examine your neck, shoulder, elbow, and wrist to make sure the motion
is natural and free of restriction.
- Tennis elbow is inflammation of the tendon
that attaches to your lateral epicondyle.
- Overuse and repetitive motion can cause tennis
elbow.
- Postural changes, rehab, and Chiropractic care
have been shown to be extremely effective at treating tennis elbow.
Next Steps:
Tennis elbow is unlikely to disappear on its own
– but, by taking a conservative approach, you will be in the best possible
position to find relief. Our team will help guide you through a complete plan
of care to get your back in the game. Once you are feeling better, you
may even want to pick up tennis as a new sport!
Science Source:
Chiropractic
Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: A Case Report Utilizing Active Release
Techniques. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2014 Conservative Chiropractic Care
of Lateral Epicondylitis. JMPT 2000
No comments:
Post a Comment