Preventing tennis injuries
Tennis elbow is one of the most common injuries in tennis resulting from overuse. The condition is caused by an inflammation of the tendons which connect the forearm to the outer region of the elbow. Repetitive, forceful movements can trigger pain in your elbows and hands. Overuse of the muscles and tendons, with activities such as tennis and other repetitive exercises, can cause injuries and aches that could disrupt everyday activities.
Tennis elbow is painful and limits mobility. The most common symptom associated with tennis elbow is pain, which usually occurs on the outer portion of the elbow. It typically will occur when the person grips something or uses the muscles to extend their wrist. Constant throbbing pain may occur for some people which may get worse during activities that strain it. It often becomes difficult to move the elbow and even the shoulder or upper arm and this condition can affect everyday activities such as brushing your teeth, opening a jar, or lifting objects.
Tennis elbow, if left untreated, often leads to invasive procedures. Depending on the severity of pain, surgery may be one of the only options left if tennis elbow isn’t treated early on. There are two types of surgery typically performed for tennis elbow. The first consists of an abnormal tendon being trimmed and the second consists of part of the tendon being removed and reattached to the bone. Recovery and rehabilitation vary depending on the type of surgery and the extent of it, but daily activity may not be possible for 3 to 6 weeks after surgery and it may take many months before the patient can return to certain activities or sports. Thankfully, though, there are alternative treatments for tennis elbow. Chiropractic care can help to prevent this condition from taking a toll on your life.
Chiropractic adjustments can treat tennis elbow. A chiropractor can perform gentle adjustments and cross-friction massages, which can help reduce the inflammation and increase the blood circulation - allowing the tendon to properly heal. Our techniques can help realign the body, reducing any pressure on the elbow. We can also locate any issues that are affecting the elbow’s function. For example, a misalignment in the neck, shoulders, or back may be causing pain in the elbow. A chiropractor can adjust the body to be realigned, offering a relief of tension that may be able to fully treat tennis elbow.
We have specialized therapies such as cold laser to assist the healing process, accelerating it without pain. Cold laser therapy is quick and effective in improving or even eliminating tennis elbow. It helps to strengthen and speed up tissue repair, increase nerve function and the immune system, and reduce inflammation. Cold laser treatment can help you heal from tennis elbow more quickly and painlessly. Through chiropractic care, we can help reduce your pain and improve your joint mobility!
Experiencing the symptoms of tennis elbow? Call us at (818) 841-2442 to discuss how we can help reduce the pain and get you back on track!