TENNIS ELBOW
Tennis elbow is pain on the outside of the elbow. The medical name is Lateral Epicondylitis or lateral elbow tendinopathy.
It usually happens when the muscles and tendons in the forearm get overworked. Possibly from when you grip, lift, twist, and/or straighten your wrist and fingers, but can also be irritated by the neck being out of alignment.
Usually tennis elbow occurs after doing the same motions over and over, not just from playing tennis. Painters, plumbers, carpenters, cooks, office workers, lifters, and parents carrying kids can all get it.
what causes tennis elbow?
The main cause is too much stress on the tendon over time.
Small repeated strain can make the tendon irritated, weak, and painful.
Gripping, lifting, typing, using tools, turning a screwdriver, carrying bags, or working with the wrist bent can all add stress.
The problem is usually not one big injury. It is often the same motion repeated too many times.
Many cases can improve with conservative care like Chiropractic.
The goal is to help the tendon handle life again.
The enemy is overload without enough support, not necessarily the activity itself. The enemy is asking the tendon to do more than it can handle:
too much gripping,
too much twisting,
too much repeat motion.
AND not enough strength or recovery time and most likely, poor mechanics at the wrist, elbow, shoulder, or neck.
It all needs to be addressed systematically.
Active Family Chiropractic is ready to help!
The Alpha 5 Phase System addresses tennis elbow because tendon pain needs a plan, not random stretches and rest.
First, we work to Relieve the irritated tendon.
Then we Realign the joints of the wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck, upper back and posture so the tendon is not taking all the blame.
Next, we Rebuild strength and tendon tolerance.
Then we Retrain better movement, gripping, lifting, and work habits.
Finally, we help you Reclaim normal use of your arm. The goal is not just less pain. The goal is an elbow that can handle real life again.
If you are ready to take action and start the Healing Process,
CALL OR TEXT: 602.712.9444. Or hit the button below.
Learn more about our proprietary Alpha 5 Phase System to help you truly rebuild your body from the inside out.
If you are not still not quite sure that Chiropractic is going to be what you need,
then schedule
It is a focused evaluation with minimal paperwork, to determine what's really causing your problem
and whether we can help.
Its purpose is to answer one question:
"Is your problem structural, and are you a candidate for the full Body Fix Program (Alpha 5 Phase System)?"
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