Tennis Elbow Explained by Oxford Chiropractor

Tennis elbow develops from increased load to the tendons that attach to the outside of your elbow. When this load is maintained or provoked over a period of time, it eventually starts to cause injury and inflammation, leading to pain. The tendons that attach here connect to muscles that extend your wrist and fingers, which explains why pain is often most noticeable during wrist and finger extension activities.

Common contributing factors to lateral epicondylitis include:

• Underlying nerve pressure from the spine
• Underlying joint dysfunction in the wrist, elbow or shoulder
• Repetitive gripping movements
• Poor workplace ergonomics
• Improper lifting techniques
• Previous injury compensation

While removing aggravating activities often helps, persistent pain suggests an underlying issue. At Northwood Chiropractic, we conduct thorough assessments of:

• The shouder, elbow and wrist joint mechanics
• Full spinal analysis for nerve pressure
• Work and lifestyle factors
  

Through this comprehensive approach, we can identify what's causing the increased load to these tendons and then work to reduce this, targeting the root cause rather than just managing symptoms.