WHAT IS TENNIS OR GOLFER’S ELBOW?
Shockingly, you do not have to play tennis or golf in order to get tennis/golfer’s elbow. Medically diagnosed as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow occurs when tendons strain from being overused. Since tendons connect muscle to bone, overuse and repetitive movement cause tiny tears in the tendons of the elbow, causing pain. Repetitive motions in the wrist and arm such as swinging a bat, racket, or golf club, throwing a ball, or typing can cause stress, strain and overuse of the forearm.
How do I know if I have tennis or a golfer’s elbow? What are the symptoms?
- Pain or weakness when shaking hands
- Pain of weakness when holding or gripping an object
- Trouble or pain when turning a doorknob
- Pain or burning on the outer part of the elbow
Occupations which increase your risk of tennis or golfer’s elbow:
- Plumbing
- Painters
- Carpenters
- Cooks
- Butchers
- Auto Mechanics
- Assembly line factory workers
- Desk or Computer work
Sports which increase your risk of tennis or golfer’s elbow:
- Tennis, Racquetball or squash
- Golf
- Swimming
- Softball pitching
- Baseball pitching
- Football quarterback
When should I see a doctor for tennis or golfer’s elbow?
If after two weeks of at home care with heat and cold packs, stretching, or over the counter medication, and minimal to no relief is felt, it is best to seek help from a medical professional for a full evaluation.
Your doctor will help identify your condition through a series of tests to measure your strength and mobility. In addition, radiological images such as x-ray and MRI scans can help get an inside look for any abnormalities or tears. Further testing such as NCV or EMG tests may be needed to rule out nerve compression.
Here are some immediate signs as to when to see a medical provider about your elbow pain:
- Difficulty moving your arm
- There is a lump or bulge on the elbow
- Inflamed or swollen elbow
What treatments help with tennis or golfer’s elbow?
- Rest from repetitive activities
- Ice and Hot packs
- Stretching
- Strength training
- Over the counter anti-inflammatories
- Bracing
- Steroid injections
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Surgery
Final words ….
The office of Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center uses a collaborative and conservative approach to treating tennis or golfer’s elbow. The quicker you seek help, the quicker you can feel relief and prevent reoccurrence of pain. Call Denville Medical now to schedule your next consultation.
TREATMENT AVAILABLE
SPINAL TRACTION
Used to treat sciatica, herniated discs, pinched nerves, Spinal traction is a form of decompression therapy that relieves pressure on the spine.
SPINAL DECOMPRESSION
Therapy used to reduce back and/or leg pain. It stretches and relaxes the spine intermittently in a controlled manner.
SPINAL MANIPULATION
Used to reduce back pain and improve physical functioning. During spinal manipulation, a hand or object is used to apply force to a joint of the spine.
INTERSEGMENTAL TRACTION
Increase spinal mobility, Stretches scar tissue, Increase circulation, Spinal Decompression.
EPAT THERAPY
EPAT therapy is a highly effective treatment method which uses high-energy sound waves to target painful areas of the body.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy uses red light energy to repair tissue, reduce inflammation and significantly reduce pain. The process of which the red light energy is used is known as photobiomodulation.
RADIO PULSE FREQUENCY THERAPY
Used to treat pain from damaged or irritated nerves. This therapy creates a controlled electrical field around an electrode, normally the shape and size of a needle, which is then placed through the skin to a nerve, blocking the pain signals.
ELECTRIC STIM
Decrease pain, Decrease muscle spasm, Decrease swelling.
NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION
Refers to techniques used to improve balance, coordination, posture, and the sense of the relative position of neighboring parts of the body and the amount of effort being employed in movement. These can be used to help people who have experienced fractures or muscle tears or people with degenerative conditions.
TECHNIQUES
○ Graston Technique
○ Diversified Technique
○ Activator Technique
○ Carver Technique
○ SOT Technique
ISOKINETIC EXERCISE
Rationale: Rule out or confirm muscle weakness and establish baseline from muscle or nerve injury, Monitor treatment progress, maximize improvement or permanent impairment.
Treatment: Exercises, Muscle/Nerve rehab and retraining, Severe sprain may require referral
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
Therapeutic exercises are prescribed to correct an impairment, improve musculoskeletal function, or maintain a state of well-being. They have many goals such as improving circulation, coordination and balance.
GAIT TRAINING
Corrects walking impairments, Decreases reoccurrence, Improves biomechanics
IONTOPHORESIS
Medication used with electrical stimulation for pain relief of soft tissue injuries, Decrease swelling.
GEL INJECTIONS
Gel injections are commonly known as hyaluronate (HA) injections. Its purpose is to mimic the synovial fluid of the knee. Synovial fluid, also known as joint fluid, provides a cushion between bones to reduce friction in the joints and serves as a shock absorber for weight and impact.
TRAUMEEL
Traumeel is composed of all natural ingredients and is used to temporarily relieve joint and muscle pain.
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CONTACT INFO
161 East Main Street, Route 53, Denville, New Jersey 07834
(973) 627-7040
OPENING HOURS
- Mon 9:00am-2:00pm – 3:00pm-7:00pm
- Tue 9:00am-1:30pm – 3:00pm-7:00pm
- Wed 9:00am-2:00pm – 3:00pm-7:00pm
- Thu 9:00am-2:00pm – 3:00pm-7:00pm
- Fri 9:00am-2:00pm – 3:00pm-7:00pm
- Sat 9:00am – 1:00pm
- Sun Closed