How to Overcome Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition that affects the elbow, forearm, and wrist. It is a common condition that affects millions of people every year, and it can be caused by a variety of factors, including repetitive motions, overuse, and trauma.
What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow is a condition that causes pain and tenderness on the outer part of the elbow. It is caused by overuse of the forearm muscles and tendons, which can lead to small tears in the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus bone in the elbow. Tennis elbow can affect anyone, but it is most common in people who participate in activities that require repetitive gripping and twisting of the forearm, such as tennis, golf, and manual labor.
Symptoms of Tennis Elbow
● Pain and tenderness on the outer elbow
● Weakness
● Pain worse with gripping and twisting of the forearm
● Elbow Stiffness
Traditional Treatment Options for Tennis Elbow
Traditional treatment options for tennis elbow may include rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), physical therapy/occupational therapy, hand therapy, anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS), splints (wrist brace, counterforce elbow brace), corticosteroid injections, and surgery.
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How Soma Hand Therapy Can Help You Overcome Tennis Elbow
Soma Hand Therapy can help you overcome tennis elbow by addressing the root cause of the condition, which is often related to muscle imbalances, poor posture, and improper biomechanics. Hand Therapy can reduce pain and inflammation, and restore mobility and strength through a variety of techniques, such as manual therapy, myofascial release, therapeutic exercise, and splint recommendations.
Why choose Soma Hand Therapy for your Tennis Elbow symptoms?
Personalized Treatment: Soma Hand Therapy is tailored to the individual needs of each patient, which can lead to better outcomes.
Improved Function: Soma Hand Therapy can help improve muscle and joint function, which can lead to improved performance in sports and everyday activities.
Reduced Pain And Inflammation: Via manual therapy, modalities, and therapeutic exercises.
Faster Recovery: Soma Hand Therapy can help speed up the recovery process, allowing patients to return to their normal activities more quickly.
Conclusion
Tennis elbow can be a debilitating condition that affects your ability to perform everyday activities. Soma Hand Therapy offers a personalized and effective treatment to help overcome tennis elbow in Nashville.
By addressing the root cause of the condition and improving muscle and joint function, Soma Hand Therapy can reduce pain, and inflammation, and promote faster recovery. If you're suffering from tennis elbow, please reach out to us by calling us at (615) 800-8017..
FAQs
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The duration of treatment can vary depending on the severity of the condition and individual factors. Some patients may experience relief after a single session, while others may require more extensive treatment over several weeks. If conservative treatment is ineffective, the hand therapist will provide further instructions and education on the next steps.
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Yes, we take a variety of insurances including: all workers compensation, BCBS, andMedicare. We are constantly updating this list as time goes by, so please contact us to determine if your specific plan is covered. If not, we offer superbills that can be provided to your insurance for coverage as well.
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Depending on the severity of your condition, your therapist may advise modifying your activities or taking a break from certain sports during the treatment period. It's essential to follow your therapist's recommendations to avoid exacerbating your symptoms and promote healing.