Elbow Pain in Tennis: How to Recover & Play Pain-Free
Why Tennis Players Experience Elbow Pain
Tennis is a demanding sport, requiring powerful swings, quick reactions, and repetitive arm movements. Over time, these motions place excessive strain on the elbow, leading to injuries such as:
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) – Inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow due to repetitive forearm use.
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) – Similar to tennis elbow, but affecting the inner elbow tendons.
Olecranon Bursitis – Swelling at the tip of the elbow from repetitive impact or overuse.
Ligament Strains & Joint Instability – Stress on the elbow from improper technique or muscle imbalances.
Dr Nat (Osteopath) treating patient with Tennis Elbow
Signs & Symptoms of Tennis-Related Elbow Injuries
Sharp or aching pain around the elbow
Weak grip strength
Stiffness or limited movement
Pain when gripping a racquet or performing backhand shots
How Osteopathy Can Help with Tennis-Related Elbow Pain
At Mixed Osteo, we take a hands-on, whole-body approach to treating elbow pain. Our osteopaths focus on:
✅ Biomechanical Assessment – Evaluating your swing mechanics to reduce unnecessary strain on the elbow.
✅ Functional Manual Reaction (FMR): A hands-on approach that improves joint mobility and neuromuscular function by targeting movement patterns in the arm, shoulder, and wrist.
✅ Applied Functional Science (AFS): Using a whole-body approach, we identify movement imbalances contributing to elbow pain and create custom dynamic rehabilitation exercises to restore function.
✅ Manual Therapy – Soft tissue massage and joint mobilisation to relieve pain and stiffness.
✅ Rehabilitation & Recovery Planning – A step-by-step approach to get you back on the court safely.
✅ Strength & Mobility Training: We design sport-specific strength programs to improve forearm endurance and reduce strain on the elbow.
Book Your Osteopathy Session at Mixed Osteo
If elbow pain is keeping you off the court, don’t wait for it to get worse. At Mixed Osteo in Kensington, Victoria, we treat tennis injuries with care and strategies that will get you back on the court faster.
📅 Book your appointment online today and get back to playing pain-free!
