What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is inflammation and pain experienced on the outside of the elbow. This condition is caused by repetitive overuse of the forearm muscles, specifically those responsible for extending your fingers, hand and elbow, and that attach to the outside of the elbow joint by a common tendon. Overuse of these tissues results in micro-tears of the muscle and tendon fibers, leading to pain, limited mobility and other common symptoms (see below).
Tennis elbow is one form of epicondylitis refering to pain on the outside of the forearm and elbow. It is often interchanged with golfer’s elbow; however, golfer’s elbow refers to pain on the inside of the arm. To learn more about golfer’s elbow visit our golfer’s elbow page here.
Common Symptoms
- Pain located on the outside of the elbow/forearm
- Pain with certain activities such as opening a can or gripping objects
- Hand/wrist may feel weak
- Stiffness of the elbow
- Numbness and/or tingling down the forearm
Although the name implies that playing tennis is the cause, many other common activities requiring repetitive motions can result in this condition. These activities include using hand held tools, cooking (ie. cutting, stirring), playing golf or other sports or activities requiring swinging motions, typing, repeated gripping or moving objects with your hands. Common daily activities may be affected as a result, such as opening a can, shaking hands, gripping objects, getting dressed, writing, etc.
Cold Laser Therapy often reduces recovery time from sport injuries by 50%, allowing you to regain mobility and eliminate pain.
Cold Laser Therapy Tennis Elbow Treatment: Step 1
Cold Laser Therapy Tennis Elbow Treatment: Step 2
Cold Laser Therapy Tennis Elbow Treatment: Step 3
Transfers light energy to the affected cells of muscle, regenerating and strengthening damaged muscle tissue to prevent future injury.
Decreases Inflammation:
Speeds up the body's natural inflammation phase and induces the repair phase of healing.
Removes Internal Scar Tissue:
Inhibits and removes Internal Scar Tissue that naturally forms after an injury and can cause discomfort and a delay in healing.
Nerve Regeneration:
Helps damaged nerves to recover by growing the neural network and repairing vital insulation around the nerve.
Stimulates Blood Flow:
Increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients required for healing of the affected cells.
Visit our Cold Laser Therapy Page to learn more about how the treatment works.