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Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylalgia, is a common condition that can cause discomfort and pain in your elbow. Despite its name, it's not just tennis players who can get it. This condition often happens when the elbow is overworked, usually from repetitive wrist and arm movements. At PhysioLogix, we're experts in treating tennis elbow and can guide you on your path to recovery.

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Understanding Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is a condition that affects the tendons in your forearm. These tendons connect the muscles of your forearm to your elbow bone. When these tendons are overworked, they can undergo changes that lead to pain in the elbow and forearm region.

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Symptoms of tennis elbow can include pain and tenderness around the elbow, which can sometimes extend into the upper or lower arm. You might also notice swelling in the elbow, weakness in the forearm, reduced range of movement, or pain when doing things like gripping objects, driving, or typing.

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Misconceptions About Tennis Elbow

It's important to know that not all elbow or forearm pain is tennis elbow. There are many structures in and around the elbow that can contribute to discomfort, so a thorough assessment is essential to make sure you get the right diagnosis. At PhysioLogix, we often see clients who have been diagnosed with tennis elbow, but the real issue is nerve irritation or other underlying conditions.

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Our Approach to Treating Tennis Elbow

At PhysioLogix, our first goal is to help you find relief from the pain of tennis elbow. We start by checking for any other issues that could be contributing to your pain, like muscle tightness or nerve irritation. Once we've addressed these issues and you're feeling better, we can start focusing on long-term solutions for your tennis elbow.

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Long Term Solution for Tennis Elbow

Our approach to long-term relief from tennis elbow involves a thorough review of your physical history, including any recurring injuries, pain, or other health conditions. Once we've achieved sufficient pain relief, your physiotherapist will work with you on a combination of manual therapy, advice and education, and exercises to improve your elbow strength and help your tendons recover.

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Treating Tennis Elbow with Exercises

Exercise is a key part of treating tennis elbow. Your physiotherapist will guide you through exercises designed to gradually increase the strength of your wrist extensors. This could involve slowly increasing the weight you're lifting, the number of repetitions or sets you're doing, or how often you're exercising. This gradual increase in activity helps your tendons adapt and become better able to handle stress, which can lead to a reduction in your symptoms.

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Fix Your Tennis Elbow with PhysioLogix

If you're experiencing elbow or forearm pain, it could be due to tennis elbow. It's important to get a thorough assessment and treatment plan from a health professional. At PhysioLogix, we're ready to help you on your journey to recovery.