Tennis Elbow | Myotherapy | Cranbourne

Tennis elbow commonly causes pain around the outside of the elbow and forearm, often aggravated by gripping, lifting, gym work, tools, or repetitive hand use.

At Essbee Myotherapy, treatment focuses on reducing muscular overload while improving strength and movement tolerance.

 

Common Symptoms of Tennis Elbow

• Pain gripping objects

• Forearm tightness

• Elbow tenderness

• Pain lifting

• Weak grip strength

• Pain during gym exercises

• Irritation with repetitive work tasks

 

Causes of Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow may develop from:

• Repetitive gripping

• Racquet sports

• Gym training

• Trades work

• Poor load management

• Muscular overload

 

How Myotherapy May Help

Treatment may include:

• Deep tissue therapy

• Dry needling

• Forearm release work

• Strengthening exercises

• Load management advice

• Mobility work

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Can tennis elbow heal without treatment?

Some mild cases may improve with time, however ongoing overload often prolongs symptoms.

 

Is strengthening important for tennis elbow?

Yes, gradual strengthening is commonly important for improving tissue tolerance and reducing recurrence.