Elbow Pain
Treatment for tennis and golfer's elbow and other overuse injuries — calming the tendon and rebuilding a resilient grip.
Elbow pain is most commonly caused by tendon overload — tennis elbow on the outside of the joint and golfer's elbow on the inside. Despite the names, most cases have nothing to do with sport: they arise from repetitive gripping, lifting, typing or manual work that gradually outpaces the tendon's capacity.
These tendon problems can be frustratingly persistent if managed poorly, but they respond very well to the right kind of progressive loading. Rest alone tends to provide only temporary relief because it doesn't build the tendon's tolerance back up.
We calm the irritated tendon, address contributing factors at the wrist, shoulder and neck, and use a structured loading program to rebuild a strong, pain-free elbow that copes with your daily demands.
Common causes
- Repetitive gripping, lifting or twisting at work or home
- A spike in load the tendon wasn't prepared for
- Poor technique in sport or manual tasks
- Weakness through the forearm, shoulder and grip
- Contributing stiffness or irritation from the neck
Signs & symptoms
- Pain on the inside or outside of the elbow
- Discomfort gripping, lifting or shaking hands
- Tenderness to touch over the bony point
- A weak or painful grip
- Pain that lingers after the aggravating activity
How we treat elbow pain
A clear, step-by-step path from settling your symptoms to lasting recovery — tailored to you at every stage.
Confirm the diagnosis
We identify which tendon is involved and screen the wrist, shoulder and neck for factors feeding the problem.
Settle & offload
We reduce the irritating loads, use manual therapy and bracing where helpful, and ease the immediate pain.
Progressive tendon loading
A graded strengthening program — the gold-standard treatment for tendon pain — rebuilds the tendon's capacity and resolves symptoms.
Technique & prevention
We refine your work setup, grip and technique so the load stays within a healthy range going forward.
What to expect
Tendon problems at the elbow improve steadily with a consistent loading program, but they reward patience — meaningful change usually takes one to three months. The good news is that loading produces far more durable results than rest or injections alone.
We'll give you a clear, manageable home program and adjust the load as the tendon gets stronger, so you can keep working and living while it recovers.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about elbow pain and how we treat it.
Should I just rest it?
Short-term load reduction helps, but complete rest tends to let the pain return as soon as you resume activity. Progressive loading builds lasting tolerance.
Do braces or straps work?
A counterforce strap can ease symptoms in the short term, but it's a helper, not a cure. Strengthening addresses the underlying problem.
Why is it taking so long?
Tendons adapt slowly. With consistent loading, most cases resolve over one to three months — and the result is far more durable.
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