Tennis Elbow
Serving the Greater San Bernardino County Area including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Upland, CA
Lateral epicondylitis, better known as tennis elbow, is a common condition affecting the outer tendons of the elbow. While this condition is temporary and usually resolves on its own, it can lead to severe pain and limited mobility. Symptoms may even come back, even after the condition initially cleared up.
At Recovery Lab, we offer different wellness services to help reduce the pain and inflammation associated with tennis elbow. Our services can also help speed up the recovery time of tennis elbow.
Tennis Elbow
- What Causes Tennis Elbow?
Despite the name, tennis elbow doesn’t just affect tennis players. It can affect anyone.
Common causes of tennis elbow are as follows:
- Repetitive movements of the wrist
- Overuse of the wrist
- Improper form when lifting or working out
- Using a poor ergonomic workstation
- Rapid increase in physical activity
- Previous injury to the elbow or wrist
- Underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes
- General aging
- What Are Common Symptoms of Tennis Elbow?
One of the biggest telltale signs of tennis elbow is pain or a burning sensation on the outer elbow. This pain tends to worsen when moving or bending the elbow and when lifting objects. The area may also feel stiff, weak, and the pain may radiate to other parts of the arm.
Tennis elbow usually doesn’t come on quickly. Symptoms often build overtime, gradually getting worse.
- Can I Still Exercise with Tennis Elbow?
Yes, some exercises are still safe to engage in when experiencing tennis elbow. However, certain movements can aggravate symptoms and prolong the healing of this condition.
Consider engaging in low-impact exercises like walking or swimming. Gentle stretching of the wrist and forearm can also be safe and even beneficial for tennis elbow. Wearing supportive gear, like a brace, is recommended when working out with tennis elbow.
While some physical activity can be done with tennis elbow, optimal rest is also important for recovery.
- When Should I See a Doctor?
See a doctor if you experience pain or discomfort for more than a few weeks. If the pain is severe, getting worse with time, or having a major effect on your life, this also signifies it’s time for a visit with a doctor.
It’s also advised to see a doctor if you recovered from tennis elbow but are now experiencing recurring symptoms, such as pain. This may mean your tendons haven’t fully healed yet or there’s another underlying factor contributing to it.
- How Can Wellness Services Help Tennis Elbow?
Wellness services can be helpful in many ways for those experiencing tennis elbow.
Certain wellness services, such as cryotherapy, can directly target inflammation and pain. Other services, including red light therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, help by promoting tissue repair to help people recover faster.
Mobility stretching is another wellness option to consider for tennis elbow. This helps release muscle tension and improve range of motion to reduce pain and stiffness from the condition.
Ready to get relief from tennis elbow? Contact Recovery Lab today to learn more about the recovery services we offer at our facility.
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