Tennis Elbow Treatment Provided by a West Valley City, UT Chiropractor

Tennis elbow can make gripping, lifting, typing, exercising, and other everyday activities painful or difficult. Despite its name, you do not have to play tennis to develop this condition. Repetitive use of the muscles and tendons of the forearm can contribute to irritation and pain around the elbow. At Back to Balance, serving West Valley City, UT, and the nearby region, we provide chiropractic and supportive care to help address musculoskeletal factors associated with tennis elbow and restore comfortable movement.

About Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, involves irritation or degeneration of the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow. These muscles and tendons help control movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers.

The most common symptom is pain or tenderness on the outside of the elbow. Discomfort may also extend into the forearm and wrist. Some people experience weakness when gripping objects, turning a doorknob, shaking hands, lifting a cup, or performing similar movements.

Symptoms often develop gradually and may become worse when the repetitive activity responsible for irritating the tendon continues.

Causes of Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is commonly associated with repetitive movements of the wrist and forearm. Racquet sports can contribute to the condition, particularly when technique or equipment places excessive strain on the forearm muscles.

However, tennis elbow is also common among people who perform repetitive work or hobbies. Construction, painting, plumbing, gardening, weightlifting, computer work, and other activities involving repeated gripping or wrist movements may contribute to symptoms.

Suddenly increasing the intensity or frequency of an activity can also place additional stress on the tendons and increase the likelihood of developing elbow pain.

Chiropractic Care for Tennis Elbow

When you visit Back to Balance for tennis elbow, we begin by evaluating your symptoms and discussing the activities that may be contributing to your discomfort. We may examine the elbow, wrist, forearm, and surrounding joints to evaluate movement, tenderness, strength, and function.

Treatment may include soft tissue techniques designed to address tightness and irritation in the muscles and tendons of the forearm. Joint mobilization or chiropractic techniques may also be used when restricted movement in the elbow, wrist, or surrounding areas is contributing to the problem.

Stretching and strengthening exercises may be incorporated into your treatment plan to help improve flexibility and gradually strengthen the muscles that support the elbow and wrist.

We may also recommend temporarily modifying activities that aggravate your symptoms. Improving sports technique, workplace ergonomics, lifting mechanics, or other repetitive movements may help reduce stress on the affected tendons and decrease the likelihood of recurring problems.

Schedule an appointment with Back to Balance, serving West Valley City, UT and the general vicinity, by calling us today at (801) 966-5106.

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