Tennis Elbow & Golfer's Elbow Treatment

Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow are common overuse injuries affecting active individuals in Overland Park and throughout the Kansas City area. Despite their names, these conditions don't just affect tennis players and golfers—they can develop in anyone who performs repetitive gripping, lifting, or wrist movements. At Move Muscle & Joint, we specialize in treating these stubborn elbow conditions and helping patients return to pain-free activity.

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is inflammation and degeneration of the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow. These tendons control wrist extension and are stressed during gripping activities, lifting, and repetitive wrist movements. Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) affects the tendons on the inside of the elbow that control wrist flexion and finger movement. Both conditions involve tendon degeneration rather than acute inflammation, which is why they can be slow to heal without proper treatment.

Common symptoms of tennis elbow include pain on the outside of the elbow that may radiate down the forearm, weakness with gripping activities, pain when lifting objects or shaking hands, and difficulty with simple tasks like turning a doorknob or holding a coffee cup. Golfer's elbow causes similar symptoms but on the inside of the elbow, with pain that may radiate down the forearm toward the wrist. Both conditions typically develop gradually and worsen over time without treatment.

These conditions commonly affect people who perform repetitive hand and wrist activities including computer work, manual labor, racquet sports, golf, weightlifting, and activities requiring repetitive gripping. Poor ergonomics, improper technique, muscle imbalances, and inadequate conditioning can all contribute to development of these injuries. Many patients in Overland Park develop these conditions from work-related activities or recreational sports at facilities like Fit House KC.

At Move Muscle & Joint, we provide comprehensive treatment for tennis elbow and golfer's elbow using evidence-based approaches. Shockwave therapy is particularly effective for these conditions, accelerating healing in degenerative tendons and providing significant pain relief. We combine shockwave therapy with physical therapy, manual therapy, and biomechanical correction to address underlying causes and prevent recurrence.

We serve patients throughout Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Lenexa, Olathe, and surrounding communities, helping them overcome stubborn elbow pain and return to the activities they love. Whether you've been dealing with elbow pain for weeks or months, our comprehensive approach can help you achieve lasting relief.