Tennis & Golf Elbow

Though tennis and golf can be great exercise and fun recreational activities, they can also present risks for potential injuries. Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are often experienced by those who play the sports and sometimes not from the sports. Mechanics, plumbers and carpenters often report these injuries that cause microscopic tears in the tissues, inflammation and swelling or pain around the elbow. Overuse, repetitive movements, improper lifting, throwing or hitting, insufficient warm up or poor conditioning can cause tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. Many times, these two disorders can be confused with each other and both are very uncomfortable. The major difference between the two is where the elbow is inflamed. How to treat tennis elbow and golf elbow will depend on the severity of the condition. Most of the time, full strength and range of motion can be regained with proper treatment, with Chiropractic and Physical therapy being highly successful in treating the pain associated with Tennis/Golf Elbow.