Tennis Elbow
If you are experiencing pain from tennis elbow, which may have occurred due to tennis or golf, it is important to seek treatment. At Dodd Chiropractic Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, we provide various treatments to relieve your discomfort and help you return to the sport you love. Before paying us a visit, learn more about the causes of tennis elbow below:
Understanding Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a painful condition that occurs in the region where the tendons of the forearm connect to the outside of the elbow. The pain may radiate through the arm and affect other body parts. Tennis elbow is a type of tendonitis caused by repetitive wrist and arm movement.
A tennis elbow injury happens when the muscles in your forearm are strained and weakened, which places excessive stress on your tendons. The condition causes tears to develop on the tendons outside of your elbow and lead to inflammation.
Symptoms of Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow can cause a range of symptoms, such as a dull ache or intense pain that originates in the elbow and radiates to the wrist. Chiropractic treatment can decrease the pain and minimize the duration of the injury. Some addition symptoms of tennis elbow include:
- Stiffness
- Weakness
- Numbness and tingling
- Pain and weakness when shaking hands or gripping an object
- Difficulty turning a doorknob
- Difficulty bending your elbow
- Pain and weakness holding a coffee cup
- Inflamed and warm elbow
- Broken bone or fracture
- Fever
Causes of Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow can be caused by repetitive bending or forceful movement with the wrist. Some other causes of tennis elbow include the following:
- Racket sports
- Painting
- Driving screws
- Cutting or chopping food
- Weight training
- Repetitive forceful movements
- Weak shoulder and wrist muscles
- Playing the violin
- Typing
- Plumbing
Treatment for Tennis Elbow
At Dodd Chiropractic Clinic, our chiropractors utilize several treatments to eliminate pain caused by tennis elbow. Some treatments we use include:
- Acupuncture
- Active Release Technique
- Joint Mobilization
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Extremity Adjustments
- Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Electrostimulation Therapy, also known as E-Stim
- Heat and Cold Therapy
Contact us for an Appointment Today
If you suffer from tennis elbow, our team at Dodd Chiropractic Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, is happy to help. We will evaluate your condition and determine the necessary treatment that can reduce your discomfort and allow you to heal. To schedule your appointment, contact us at (904) 388-1811 today!
