Tennis Elbow Relief in Oak Creek
Known clinically as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow is a painful condition caused by overuse and repetitive strain of the forearm muscles and tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow.
Despite its name, it affects far more than tennis players. Painters, carpenters, office workers, and anyone who performs repetitive gripping or wrist motions can develop it. At Oak Creek Relief & Wellness, our chiropractic care team takes a whole-body approach to finding and treating the root cause of your elbow pain, not just masking the symptoms.
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How Chiropractic Helps Tennis Elbow
Misalignments in the cervical spine and shoulder can alter the mechanics of the entire arm, placing excess strain on the elbow. Targeted chiropractic adjustments restore proper joint alignment from the neck through the wrist, relieving nerve pressure and reducing the stress being placed on the inflamed tendon. Many patients experience meaningful improvement in grip strength and pain levels within just a few weeks of beginning care.
Soft Tissue Therapies That Speed Recovery
Tendon and muscle injuries respond well to hands-on soft tissue work. Our providers are certified in the Graston Technique, an instrument-assisted therapy that breaks down scar tissue and promotes healthy tissue remodeling in the forearm and elbow.
- Graston Technique helps break down scar tissue and encourage tissue healing.
- Kinesio Taping supports the elbow joint and may help reduce inflammation between visits.
- Therapeutic ultrasound helps stimulate healing deep within injured tissues.
Exercise Rehabilitation and Functional Support
Healing the tendon is only part of the solution. Our exercise rehabilitation program rebuilds strength and flexibility in the forearm and surrounding muscles so that tennis elbow does not return. Our fitness director can also work with you on movement patterns and ergonomics to reduce repetitive stress on the elbow going forward, addressing the habits that contributed to the injury in the first place.
Get Back to Doing What You Love
Why put up with pain when natural relief is available at Oak Creek Relief & Wellness? Our team will create a personalized, drug-free care plan to get you back to full function as quickly as possible. Book an appointment today!
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