Tennis Elbow Treatment in Sturgis
Tennis elbow is more common than most people think — and you don’t have to play a single game of tennis to develop it. Anyone who repeatedly straightens and raises their hand, whether on the court or on the job, can end up with this painful condition. At Key City Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Dr. Jerrid Goebel and our team see tennis elbow, clinically known as lateral epicondylitis, on a regular basis. The good news is that chiropractic care offers effective, drug-free solutions to relieve the pain and help keep it from coming back.
What Causes Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow develops when the muscles of your forearm are repeatedly contracted to raise your hand and wrist, especially when combined with a gripping motion. Over time, this overuse creates tiny tears in the tendon where it connects to the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow. The result is pain that can radiate down into the forearm and wrist, making even simple daily tasks feel difficult.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
At Key City Chiropractic & Acupuncture, we take a hands-on, whole-body approach to treating tennis elbow without drugs, injections, or surgery. Dr. Goebel will assess your elbow, wrist, and surrounding structures to develop a personalized care plan. Treatment may include chiropractic adjustments along with a range of supportive therapies designed to reduce pain and restore normal function.
- Muscle work: Targeted stretching, strengthening exercises, and release of muscular tension and trigger points
- Tissue repair: Anti-inflammatory support such as low-level laser therapy or evidence-based supplement recommendations
- Scar tissue and connective tissue work: Breaking up adhesions to promote healing by increasing blood flow to the affected area
Tennis Elbow Prevention Exercises
Once your pain is under control, the focus shifts to keeping tennis elbow from returning. Strengthening and stretching the forearm and wrist are key to long-term recovery. Dr. Goebel may recommend exercises like the following as part of your care plan:
- Wrist extensions and flexes using a light dumbbell to build forearm strength
- Grip strengthening by clenching and releasing a tennis ball or rolled towel, up to four times daily
- Forearm rotations with a small weight resting on your knee, targeting the muscle most affected by tennis elbow
- Towel-wringing exercises to improve wrist strength and restore mobility
Schedule Your Appointment
If you’re experiencing elbow pain, stiffness, or weakness in your grip, don’t wait for it to get worse. Contact Key City Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Sturgis today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Goebel and start your path to recovery.
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