Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow refers to an inflammation of the tendon of the forearm extensor muscles where they join to the bony knob on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). Tennis elbow is caused by repetitive stress to the forearm muscles and is one of the most common overuse injuries of all.
The onset of tennis elbow is generally gradual with pain felt directly over the lateral epicondyle. Pain may increase when the wrist is flexed against resistance.
Tennis elbow needs to be addressed early otherwise scar tissue can buid at the insertion point of the muscle on the epicondyle, making the condition difficult to alleviate.
A tight supinator muscle is the main culprit in tennis elbow. However, softening of all of the arm muscles by massage is beneficial. Massage is most effective when the therapist does not try to do too much; frequently spaced multiple sessions are safer and more beneficial. Consistent home stretching and strengthening is also essential for the long term recovery.
For further information on tennis elbow and the effects/benefits of massage please check out the excellent paper by Whitney Lowe.
Tennis Elbow Information
Please note: if you are suffering from this condition (or think you may be) then you should consult your health care practitioner. The advice given here is only of a general nature and specific cases require specific treatment. Inner West Massage accepts no responsibility.
Tennis elbow needs to be addressed early otherwise scar tissue can buid at the insertion point of the muscle on the epicondyle, making the condition difficult to alleviate.
A tight supinator muscle is the main culprit in tennis elbow. However, softening of all of the arm muscles by massage is beneficial. Massage is most effective when the therapist does not try to do too much; frequently spaced multiple sessions are safer and more beneficial. Consistent home stretching and strengthening is also essential for the long term recovery.
For further information on tennis elbow and the effects/benefits of massage please check out the excellent paper by Whitney Lowe.
Tennis Elbow Information
Please note: if you are suffering from this condition (or think you may be) then you should consult your health care practitioner. The advice given here is only of a general nature and specific cases require specific treatment. Inner West Massage accepts no responsibility.
Any information, advice, recommendations, statements or otherwise contained herein, or in any other communication made by or attributed to Inner West Massage and its representatives, whether oral or in writing, is not intended to replace or to be a substitute for medical advice trained by a trained physician or healthcare practitioner.
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