Therapeutic Exercises For Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is a painful condition that, despite its name, can occur from activities other than tennis. Tennis elbow is typically a result of repetitive motion and overuse, often leading to pain and tenderness in the elbow. At Advanced Orthopedics & Joint Preservation, our Brooklyn orthopedist understands how challenging it can be to work through elbow pain. From diagnosis to treatment, our team will work with you every step of the way to ensure you get back to full strength. Continue reading to discover more information about tennis elbow and how therapeutic exercises can help. 

What Is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a classic repetitive strain injury. The tendons and muscles outside of the elbow in the back of your arm are responsible for lifting the fingers and wrist. These tissues can become inflamed and exhausted due to overuse. Tennis elbow is common among those who play racquet sports, but it is a common work-related injury among painters and those who work in a position that involves heavy computer usage. 

Therapeutic Exercises For Tennis Elbow

If you’ve been diagnosed with tennis elbow, you’re well aware of the burning pain that occurs along with weakened grip strength. Our Brooklyn orthopedist will address this injury conservatively at first to decrease pain and inflammation. There are also a few tennis elbow exercises that you can do to treat your pain:

Towel Stretch

• Hold a rolled-up towel with one hand at each end. Make sure your shoulders are relaxed. 
• Twist the rolled towel as if you were wringing out water in opposite directions. 
• Repeat this motion ten times in one direction, then repeat in the reverse direction. 

Fist Squeeze

• You can use a tennis ball, rolled towel, or sock for this exercise. Grip the object with your fingers to form a fist. 
• Squeeze tightly for ten seconds. 
• Repeat this movement ten times. 

Wrist Extension

• Raise your affected arm straight out in front of your body with your palm facing down. 
• Slowly bend your wrist downward while using the other hand to gently pull the stretching hand back towards your body. 
• Hold this position for 30 seconds, then straighten your wrist again. 
• Repeat the exercise and perform two more sets of three repetitions. 

Contact Us

If you’re dealing with discomfort and burning pain around your elbow, you may be dealing with tennis elbow. Our Brooklyn orthopedist will determine the best treatment for your condition and help you implement exercises that improve your overall function. Be sure to contact the team at Advanced Orthopedics & Joint Preservation today to schedule an appointment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]