Burning Pain in Arm? You might have Tennis Elbow!

Tennis elbow is a painful condition that affects the outer side of the elbow. It is medically referred to as lateral epicondylalgia, but is commonly referred to as tennis elbow as it affects many tennis players. In saying this, it does not only affect tennis players and can affect other sports people, manual labourers, chefs and office workers for example. It is a condition that generally arises due to repetitive tasks including gripping, typing, computer mouse use or twisting the arm. It predominantly occurs on the dominant arm and most sufferers are aged between 30 and 60. Biologically, tennis elbow is an irritation of a tendon that attaches to the outer side of the elbow. This tendon is responsible for controlling many different muscles in the forearm that are responsible for various elbow, wrist and hand functions. With repetitive use of the arm, this tendon can become irritated
While the term ‘tennis elbow’ is used because this is a common injury for tennis players, anyone who performs repetitive tasks with their hands and wrists can be susceptible, including office workers and manual labourers.
Our physiotherapists can accurately assess your elbow to determine whether you have tennis elbow or not. It is a condition that does not require any imaging to diagnose, but your physiotherapist will discuss imaging options with you if they believe it is indicated.
Sports Physio treatment has been shown to be an effective treatment option for tennis elbow. Treatment options include massage, manual therapy, exercise therapy, dry needling, ultrasound, electrotherapy and bracing. Your physiotherapist will also discuss ways to adjust any tasks that are causing you pain.
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