Tennis Elbow & Golfer's Elbow: Getting Back to Pain-Free Movement
August 27, 2026 · 4 min read · by Saltnat Khan · 35
Both conditions come from overloaded forearm tendons — here's how targeted therapy fixes the root cause, not just the pain.
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) are both overuse injuries of the forearm tendons that attach at the elbow — common in racquet sports, manual work, and even repetitive computer use.
Treatment that works
- LASER therapy or ultrasound to calm the inflamed tendon
- Deep friction massage and dry needling for stubborn cases
- Progressive eccentric strengthening exercises — proven to rebuild tendon strength
- Bracing and activity modification advice to prevent re-injury
Rest alone often isn't enough — the tendon needs a graded loading program to fully recover its strength. Our physiotherapists build this progression specifically around your sport or work demands.
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