Tennis Elbow Relief

 Hey everybody

This is Doctor Ellison. Just time for your weekly health reminder. Did you know that tennis elbow isn’t just for athletes? Lateral epicondylitis

or tennis elbow

is a painful condition that occurs when the tendons in your elbow become inflamed and overloaded as a result of repetitive motion.

Because the repetitive motion that occurs is similar to that of swinging a tennis racket

it’s commonly referred to as tennis elbow. However

anyone who has a job characterized by similar repetitive arm motions may be at risk. Tennis elbow is often characterized by some pain and weakness

and that can make it difficult to perform your daily tasks.

Because tennis elbow is an injury caused by repetitive

perhaps essential motions

finding ways to decrease the inflammation and improve your biomechanics is especially important. Here are three natural ways to help reduce the pain associated with tennis elbow. First is rest. Giving your arm time to rest is important to stop the cascade of inflammation and pain.

The second

Ice. Icing a few times per hour is a smart strategy to reduce pain and inflammation. And the third is technique. Be mindful of how you are moving your arm. Use proper ergonomics and use a brace for just a short time if necessary. Tennis elbow is usually not a condition that will go away on its own.

However

we’ve found two key strategies for reducing the pain associated with tennis elbow. The first is creating a plan of care that includes at home exercises to strengthen your supporting muscles. The second is performing chiropractic adjustments when necessary to improve the motion and movement of your elbow joints.

If you or someone you know is living with tennis elbow, give us a call. Together we’ll create an individualized care plan focused on helping you find lasting relief naturally. Thanks

and we’ll see you next week.