What are Tennis Elbow & Golfers Elbow?
Your elbow pain may be classified as “tennis elbow” (lateral epicondylitis) or “golfers’ elbow” (medial epicondylitis) regardless of whether you play tennis or golf!
Both injuries may also be caused by other activities which place repeated stress on the elbow joint, such as home decorating or deskwork.
With tennis elbow, you are likely to have overused the muscles that attach to your elbow and move your wrist. The pain is typically on the outside of the elbow joint.
If these muscles and their associated tendons are strained then small tears and inflammation can develop near the bony lump (the lateral epicondyle) on the outside of your elbow.
Tennis elbow can be extremely painful and unfortunately may take a long time to resolve.
Golfers’ elbow by contrast is mostly felt in the inside of the elbow joint. In this instance, your pain may be aggravated by lifting apparently innocuous items such a coffee mug, requiring a fairly tight grip and a slight twist of your wrist.
What is Elbow Bursitis?
Bursas are fluid–filled sacs that surround bony protrusions of the skeleton, cushioning their contact with other bony surfaces.
The elbow bursa surrounds the tip of your elbow.
“Bursitis” is a general term which refers to inflammation of a bursa whether in the shoulder, hip or elbow.
In elbow bursitis, the inflamed sac is typically painful, red and warm to touch.
There are various causes. It can be linked to prolonged pressure on the elbow, trauma, infection, or associated with other medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
How Can You Treat Elbow Pain?
Our osteopaths will first assess your injury to understand the seat of the pain, before making recommendations about treatment.
This may combine deep soft tissue massage, medication, articulation, ice and gentle stretches, while joint manipulation, Kinesiology Tape and/or shock-wave therapy may also be warranted.
Prices:
Principal Osteopath:
Initial Consultation: £65
Follow-up Consultation: £60
Osteopath:
Initial Consultation: £55
Follow-up Consultation: £50
View our Services & Treatments
Osteopathy
Osteopathy aims to improve the function of the body and reduce pain using a variety of evidence-based techniques including soft tissue massage, gentle-focused manipulation and rehabilitation advice.
Great for:
Low back pain & Sciatica | Neck & Shoulder pain | Knee pain | Foot & ankle pain | Jaw pain | Elbow pain
Mummy MOT
The Mummy MOT is a top-to-toe postnatal check-up performed by our specialist women’s health Osteopath, Beth Gilks.
Great for:
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury or illness by using a variety of techniques such as movement and exercise, manual hands-on therapy, education and advice.
Great for:
Low back pain & Sciatica | Neck & Shoulder pain | Knee pain | Foot & ankle pain | Jaw pain | Elbow pain | Sports Injuries
Sports Therapy & Sports Massage
Sports therapists are experts in musculoskeletal disorders, treating pain and injury through hands-on techniques and rehabilitation. Sports massage works on deeper tissues than therapeutic massage and is highly effective at both treating and preventing injuries.
Great for:
Promotes healing | Faster recovery | Enhances endurance | Increases flexibility | Injury prevention
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that uses an acoustic wave to carry high levels of energy to painful spots and musculoskeletal tissues suffering from a range of injuries and other conditions.
Great for:
Tendon problems | Frozen shoulder | Calcified tendons | Shin splints | Hip pain | Plantar fasciitis | Osteoarthritis
Dry Needling
Dry needling stimulates the body’s healing process by targeting trigger points that have been activated in response to pain, causing surrounding muscles to tighten.
Great for:
Relaxation | Reduces stress and tension | Reduces pain | Injury recovery
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage treatment uses less pressure than a sports massage and is a combination of relaxation massage and remedial massage.
Great for:
Relaxation | Reduces stress and tension | Reduces pain | Injury recovery
Kinesiology Taping
Kinesiology taping is a highly successful technique used by our expert therapists to help support the body’s own healing process.
Great for:
Joint, muscle & ligament support | Tennis & golfer’s elbow | Shoulder injuries | Bursitis | Postural issues | Lower back pain
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional Therapy is the use of foods, diets, fasting, supplements, functional foods and dietary counselling, assessment and support to help people reach their health goals.
Great for:
Better sleep | Relieve joint pain | Relief for muscle soreness | Recovery | Relaxation | Improves circulation
Reflexology
Reflexology is a deeply relaxing, non-invasive treatment, applying pressure to areas on the feet (or the hands), which heals at a physical and emotional level.
