Tennis Elbow… But I’ve Never Touched a Racket?!
Okay, lets talk – have you ever felt that nagging pain on the outside of your elbow and thought, “Wait… I don’t even play tennis, but it must be tennis elbow!”
Let’s clear something up: Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) isn’t just for tennis players. In fact, it’s super common in gardeners, tradies, office workers, gym junkies – basically anyone who’s doing repetitive arm movements day in, day out.
So, what is Tennis Elbow exactly?
It’s a condition where tiny tears happen in the tendon that connects your forearm muscles to your elbow. Normally, your body handles those little micro-tears like a champ. But if it happens too often – like when you’re typing non-stop, lifting, pruning, or building – your body can’t keep up, and the damage adds up. That’s when things get painful… and annoying.
Sometimes, it can even lead to nerve issues or make using your hand/wrist tricky. (Yep, all from that little elbow pain you tried to ignore.)
Here’s the key takeaway:
Don’t wait it out.
That “I’ll see how it goes” mindset? It’s not doing you any favours. The earlier you get onto it, the faster it heals – and the less likely it becomes a chronic issue that drags on for months. Or worse, years.
So, what actually helps?
Myotherapy is a game-changer – think dry needling, Aps Therapy (seriously cool tech), and targeted massage.
❄️ Ice and support taping can also work wonders.
And of course, a proper assessment to make sure it’s actually Tennis Elbow (and not something else) is essential.
If you’re feeling that twinge, don’t push through the pain. Show your elbow some love and get the help you need as Eastwood Myotherapy.