Elbow Pain
Elbow pain often shows up when you grip, lift a coffee cup, or use a mouse all day. The tendon where forearm muscles attach is usually overloaded, not just inflamed.
Elbow pain often shows up when you grip, lift a coffee cup, or use a mouse all day. The tendon where forearm muscles attach is usually overloaded, not just inflamed.
At Savanna Taradale Wellness Centre we treat lateral elbow pain (tennis elbow), medial elbow pain (golfer’s elbow), and strain from trades, gym work, and racquet sports. The elbow is small, but it takes the force of the whole arm, so we also check the shoulder, wrist, and how you grip.
This page explains common patterns we see in clinic. It is not a diagnosis. An in-person assessment tells us what is driving your symptoms and which treatment fits.
What it can feel like
- Pain on the outside or inside of the elbow
- Ache with gripping, pouring, or typing
- Morning stiffness that eases then returns with use
- Weak or painful handshake
- Soreness after a new lifting or racquet routine
Why it happens
- Tendon overload from gripping and wrist extension
- Sudden jump in gym, work, or sport volume
- Poor shoulder or wrist mechanics dumping load into the elbow
- Repetitive tools, mice, and racquets
How we treat it
Rest alone rarely finishes the job. We settle irritable tissue, then load the tendon in a graded way so it tolerates gripping again.
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Settle the tendon
Manual therapy, activity tweaks, and isometric holds reduce daily flare-ups without complete shutdown.
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Reload gripping
Progressive forearm and shoulder strength rebuilds capacity for tools, gym, and sport.
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Fix the setup
We adjust technique, workstation, or equipment so the same strain does not return next month.
Services that may be part of your plan
Condition care is not a single modality. Your assessment may include one or more of these services.
Common questions
Do I need a brace for tennis elbow?
A counterforce strap can help during aggravating tasks. It is a support, not the whole plan. Strengthening is what lasts.
Should I stop the gym completely?
Usually we modify pressing and gripping rather than stopping all training. Complete rest often makes the tendon less tolerant.