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Help for Tennis Elbow in Geelong

20/9/2017

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What is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis Elbow, scientifically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a characteristic stress injury found to occur in the outside of the arm where the forearm meets the bony bump in the elbow.
Tendons, which connect muscles to bones, tear due to repetitive and stressful motions of the arm. These tears result in inflammation in the region, making normal activities like opening a door, holding a coffee mug and gripping objects a painful and an agonizing task.
The symptoms of a Tennis Elbow usually involve radiating pain, originating from the outside of the elbow that travels down the forearm and wrist.

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What Causes Tennis Elbow?

Surprisingly, Tennis Elbow only occurs in 5% of people who play tennis. It is commonly found to occur in people who are involved in jobs where they are required to perform repetitive types of motion. For example, cutting trees, playing a musical instrument, carpentry, rowing a boat, cutting meat etc. Due to the constant to-and-fro of the arm, the tendons that connect the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle to the elbow, develop rips and cause pain.
Apart from sport and certain occupations, age also seems to play a role in those who may be predisposed to developing a Tennis Elbow. The condition is found to mostly occur in adults who are between the ages of 30 and 50.

When to Seek Help for Tennis Elbow?

Having somebody look at your tennis elbow earlier rather than later may facilitate a faster recovery and reduce the chance of re-occurrence. If your pain is not improving after two weeks its probably worth getting it looked at.

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Tennis Elbow?

Bowen Therapy may help to increase blood flow to the area to increase the rate of healing and speed up recovery. Bowen may also help by working to release tension in the extensor muscles of the forearm which could be  putting additional stress on the tendons  of the elbow and preventing recovery. 

The good thing about Bowen Therapy is that we address the whole body, targeting several different areas we see as contributing to the problem, not just the elbow, and this is how we may get our results to last longer.
You can read some reviews from our clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy session targeting Tennis Elbow in Geelong.
2 Comments
Sowol
21/9/2017 08:22:45 am

I am a massagetherapist and I have tennis elbow.

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Louis Attard
21/9/2017 10:38:30 am

Hi Sowol,

Have you tried doing much stretching of the extensor muscles? Id also recommend doing some stretches of your shoulder muscles too, often I feel they can contribute to upper limb issues. How about using an elbow brace for a while and see if that helps?

Failing that you could try seeing a therapist in your local area. I know first hand its not always easy working on yourself, especially the arms! :)

Hope this helps...

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