Tennis elbow is a frustrating and surprisingly common condition — even among people who don’t play tennis at all. Office workers, parents, gym users, and anyone who repetitively grips, lifts, or types can develop the painful irritation around the outer elbow that characterises this condition.

The discomfort can make simple tasks such as lifting a mug, gripping a bag, or typing on a keyboard feel noticeably harder. The good news is that tennis elbow responds extremely well to the right combination of chiropractic and physiotherapy-based care.

What Is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) occurs when the extensor tendons on the outside of the forearm become irritated from overuse. These tendons help extend your wrist and stabilise your hand during gripping. When they’re repeatedly strained, tiny micro-tears develop, leading to pain and inflammation.

Tennis elbow causes pain, when lifting for example, on the outside of the elbow from wrist extensio, while golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) causes pain on the inside of the elbow, when bending down.

Common symptoms include:

• Pain on the outside of the elbow
• Weak grip strength
• Pain lifting objects
• Tenderness through the forearm muscles
• Stiffness in the wrist
• Reduced strength in daily tasks

Interestingly, many cases aren’t caused by the elbow alone — neck posture, shoulder tension, and wrist misalignment can all contribute.

Chiropractor or Physio for Elbow Pain?

Both chiropractic and physiotherapy are highly effective, but they target different aspects of the injury.

Physiotherapy focuses on:

• Tendon strengthening
• Eccentric loading
• Progressive rehabilitation
• Long-term tissue resilience

Chiropractic care focuses on:

• Alignment of the elbow, wrist, shoulder, and neck
• Reducing biomechanical strain
• Improving movement patterns
• Releasing tight forearm muscles
• Joint adjustments to restore flow and mobility

The best results come from combining both approaches — but many patients benefit from chiropractic adjustments first, especially when structural issues or misalignment are contributing to the flare-up.

How our London Chiropractor Helps Tennis Elbow at Glow Health

Your assessment at Glow Health looks at the entire upper limb chain — not just the elbow. Often, small postural changes or tightness in the shoulder or neck place excess load on the forearm tendons.

Your chiropractic treatment plan may include:

• Elbow adjustments to improve joint mobility
• Wrist alignment to reduce tendon strain
• Shoulder and neck treatment to balance the whole chain
• Soft-tissue release targeting tight forearm muscles
• Posture correction to reduce repetitive load
• Education and tailored exercises to support recovery

Patients, at our London Chiropractic, usually feel relief after the first session, with improvements building steadily over 4–6 weeks.

When to Seek Treatment

You should book an assessment if you experience:

• Pain when gripping, lifting, or twisting
• Discomfort that has lasted more than 1–2 weeks
• Weakness when lifting objects
• Tight forearm muscles
• Recurrent flare-ups
• Elbow pain during gym training
• Discomfort when typing

Early intervention helps prevent chronic irritation.

Chiropractic Treatment for Tennis Elbow and Elbow Pain in Mayfair

Tennis elbow can be slow to heal without guided care, but the combination of gentle chiropractic treatment and targeted exercises leads to excellent results. Whether your pain is new, persistent, or affecting daily tasks, Glow Health provides expert, personalised support to help you feel stronger and more comfortable again.

If are wondering how to find a good chiropractor in London, and you are near Mayfair looking for a “chiropractor near me“, give us a call (0737 6243726) and ask for your free initial phone consultation.

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