How Chiropractic Care Can Help With Tennis Elbow

Struggling with nagging elbow pain that just won't go away? You might be dealing with tennis elbow—and no, you don't need to play tennis to get it.

What Is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow (also called lateral epicondylitis) is caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons in your forearm. It leads to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow, especially during activities like:

• Gripping objects
• Typing or using a mouse
• Lifting or twisting motions
• Playing sports like tennis or pickleball

It's common among athletes, office workers, tradespeople, and anyone who repeats the same arm movements.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Chiropractors take a whole-body approach to healing—not just treating the pain, but also finding and fixing the underlying cause. Here's how:

1. Full Body Assessment Chiropractors look at how your shoulder, wrist, spine, and posture may be contributing to the problem. They focus on how everything works together, not just where it hurts.

2. Gentle Adjustments If your elbow, wrist, or spine isn't moving properly, that can put extra stress on your tendons. Chiropractic adjustments help restore normal motion, relieve pressure, and support healing.

3. Hands-On Muscle Therapy At Graybar Chiropractic we use therapies such as electrical stimulation ("E-Stim"), M7 Laser Therapy, and Mechanical/Intersegmental Traction, which can reduce tightness, break up scar tissue, and improve blood flow to the injured area.

4. Rehab and Exercises You'll get custom stretches and strengthening exercises to improve flexibility, support healing, and prevent the pain from coming back. These exercises can usually be done at home in just a few minutes a day.

Is It Safe?

Yes! Chiropractic care is non-invasive, drug-free, and personalized to your needs. At Graybar Chiropractic we assess your health and recommend the best plan of care for you. If you're dealing with stubborn elbow pain, schedule an evaluation and let our team help you get back to the activities you love—pain-free.