Elbow Pain
Elbow pain can be quite debilitative and restrictive for both every day activities and for the sporting populations.
There are a number of different elbow conditions that require different management and rehabilitation strategies. These may include:
- Tennis Elbow (Elbow Tendinitis)
- Golfers Elbow
- Tendon tears
- Loose bodies
- Medial ligament Instability throwers elbow)
- Impingement
- Nerve Entrapment
- Referred pain
As you can see there are numerous pathologies that can cause elbow pain. An experienced physiotherapist at Complete Balance will assist in determining the cause of your pain and address and commence a treatment management plan to return you to full function.
What you may feel / experience with elbow pain
- Sharp pain picking items up
- Reduced range of movement
- Weakness
- Pain with certain activities- hammering a nail, opening a jar for example
- Heavy aching pain even into the arm
How can Physiotherapy help you?
Physiotherapy at Complete Balance will help reduce your pain via a number of strategies such as manual therapy & dry needling, bracing, education, exercise therapy and unloading positions. It is then imperative to address the ever-important causative factors so the pain stays away. This may include:
- Improving neck mobility
- Improving your muscle strength or the reducing tightness in the shoulder region
- Increase strength of the wrist & elbow muscles
- Addressing any room for improvement in your technique (tennis serve for example)
- Reducing general overload or repetitive movements
Contact us today and see one of our expert physiotherapists to help reduce your elbow pain and return you to full function.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What causes elbow pain?
Elbow pain is commonly caused by overuse injuries such as tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) or golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis). It can also result from repetitive gripping, lifting, racquet sports, gym training, or workplace strain. Less commonly, elbow pain may occur after trauma or joint irritation.
Can physiotherapy help with tennis elbow?
Yes. Physiotherapy is highly effective for managing tennis elbow and other tendon-related elbow conditions. Treatment typically includes progressive strengthening exercises, load management, hands-on therapy, and activity modification to support tendon recovery and reduce recurrence.
How long does elbow tendon pain take to heal?
Recovery time depends on the severity and duration of symptoms. Mild cases may improve within several weeks, while persistent tendon pain can require a structured rehabilitation program over a few months to achieve lasting improvement.
Should I stop training or working with elbow pain?
Complete rest is not always necessary. A physiotherapist can guide modified activity and progressive loading to allow the tendon to recover without significantly reducing overall activity levels.
What treatments are used for elbow pain?
Treatment may include targeted strengthening exercises, manual therapy, dry needling where appropriate, taping, and education on technique or workplace ergonomics. The goal is to improve tendon capacity and restore pain-free function.