Suffering from Tennis Elbow / Golfers Elbow?
Arm and elbow pain can be incredibly frustrating as it prevents us from moving comfortably or completing simple day to day tasks. The most common arm and elbow injuries are tennis elbow and golfers’ elbow, but these conditions aren’t just for people who play sport. There are also other less common injuries which can affect the joint itself or the surrounding tissues, such as repetitive movements and strains.
At Faye Pattison Physiotherapy, we specialise in a number of arm and elbow physiotherapy treatments in Chelmsford, with bespoke exercise plans and expert advice to help you get on the road to recovery.
What is Tennis Elbow and Golfers Elbow?
Tennis elbow and golfers’ elbow – clinically known as lateral epicondylitis and medial epicondylitis – is a condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow joint. The condition often occurs after strenuous overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm.
Tennis Elbow and golfers elbow are known to be extremely painful conditions to put up with which often prevents the individual to carry on playing the sport they love! Symptoms include elbow pain, elbow weakness and in worse cases, an inability to grip and hold objects.
The Causes
elbow and golfers’ elbow isn’t limited to sport activities as it’s caused by overuse during gripping activities, such as:
Racket sports – improper techniques with the racket, especially the backhand motion, can cause injury to the tendon.
Throwing sports – improper pitching techniques in throwing sports can cause pain, including football, archery and javelin throwing.
Weight training – lifting weights using an improper technique can overload the elbow muscles and tendons and cause pain, such as curling the wrists for bicep exercises.
Repetitive movements – in industries such as construction, plumbing and carpentry.
Gripping activities – using a paintbrush or screwdriver or gripping the steering wheel
The Symptoms
Pain and tenderness
Stiffness in the elbow
Weakness in the hands and wrists
Numbness or tingling which radiates into the fingers
The pain can come on suddenly or gradually and the pain may worsen with certain movements.
How Can We Help?
Physiotherapy treatment can help to improve your symptoms and speed up your recovery time.
Faye Pattison Physiotherapy has a team of highly experienced specialists who have a number of treatment methods for elbow and arm pain and will work with you to treat the cause of the pain, offering a unique treatment, exercise plan and expert advice on how to help prevent reoccurrence of the injury and pain you are experiencing. Tennis and golfers’ elbow are regularly treated by our physiotherapists and soft tissue therapists at our clinic in Chelmsford, to get patients back to the sport they love.
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Treatment for arm and elbow pain / conditions including but are not limited to
- Tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Golfer’s elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Elbow arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Fractures
- Broken bones
- Tendinitis
- Bursitis
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I was recommended to Faye Pattison Physiotherapy after an accident and from the first time I got in touch I knew I was in (literally) good hands. Not only are Hayley and Faye true professionals, but they are also lovely ladies who are fun and incredibly supportive. If you are looking for a physio don't hesitate to contact them as they will take great care of you.
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I went to see Faye for a torn ACL in my right knee. I had seen many people regarding the issue and was in so much pain. I could hardly walk or straighten my leg. After just 3 sessions I can say I am able to finally do my day-to-day tasks and workouts without being in pain. Faye was very informative and professional and has helped me more than she knows! I know I will need ongoing treatment with my injury, but I feel well looked after and pain free for 90% of my days! Thank you, Faye!
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I suffered a very serious shoulder injury in 2018 and was concerned for my future in my sport. Faye was recommended by my shoulder consultant due to her specialist experience with athletes and I cannot fault the treatment I have received. I am back to full fitness and strength now because of her expertise. Faye is very knowledgeable, and I heavily recommend her to anyone needing a top quality and professional Physiotherapist. Thank you, Faye.
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