Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow Kirkland, WA

Tennis elbow might sound like it’s just for tennis players, but it can truly happen to anyone. This condition is associated with pain located on the outside of the elbow. The severity ranges from a minor annoyance to not being able to pick anything up at all. Even though it’s called “tennis” elbow, this condition stems from all sorts of repetitive activities such as weight lifting, construction work, firefighting, painting, and more.

Tennis Elbow Symptoms

Patients with tennis elbow often report a deep soreness or achiness on the outer part of the elbow. The discomfort can make it hard to do simple things like grip objects or lift things such as a gallon of milk or a purse. Sometimes the pain can spread down the forearm and into the wrist. And sometimes the onset of pain does not happen right after activity, but rather later that night or even the next day. Luckily, there are things that alleviate the pain and get patients on the path to recovery. 

Tennis Elbow Treatment Options

One way to treat tennis elbow is by taking a rest from strenuous activity. Dr. Galle might also recommend doing special exercises at home to help your arm get better. There are also braces and straps to support your elbow and reduce the pain. In most cases physical therapy provides the most consistent relief over time.

The good news is that most people with tennis elbow start to feel better with time and treatment. With a little rest, and some help from Dr. Galle, you’ll be back to swinging a tennis racket or lifting your groceries in no time!