Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

Causes and Risk Factors:

• Repetitive arm or wrist movements, like lifting, gripping, or typing
• Overuse of the forearm muscles, especially in sports or physical work
• Improper technique during sports or workouts
• Jobs or hobbies that involve frequent wrist or elbow use
• Weak muscles or poor posture, which adds stress to the elbow tendons

What Happens If Left Untreated?

Untreated tennis elbow can lead to ongoing pain, weakness, and trouble using the arm, especially when doing tasks like lifting, opening jars, or holding objects.

How Premier Care Can Help: 

• Manual Therapy: Gentle hands-on techniques to ease the pain and improve elbow motion
• Therapeutic Exercises: Strengthening and stretching exercises to heal the tendons and prevent re-injury
• Pain Relief Treatments: Ice, heat, ultrasound, or electrical therapy to calm pain and reduce swelling
• Bracing or Support: Using an elbow strap to reduce strain while healing
• Activity Modifications: Teaching better ways to use your arm and avoid overuse