There are many whys and wherefores for epicondylitis – not just tennis and golf – as any activity or sport that involves repetitive gripping of objects can result in this problem. Improper wrist and arm posture while carrying heavy bags, knitting, chopping food, and/or using a computer are additional causes of “tennis” or “golfer’s” elbow. Using awkward techniques when beginning any sport, trying out new rackets or clubs, or extending the intensity or duration of an activity or exercise can also produce the condition.

A number of cases involving epicondylitis can be related to complications farther up the arm or even in the neck. If a person has a disc complication or spinal subluxation, the nerves that give movement to the forearm muscles may become inflamed making the muscles tense and placing marked strain on the tendon attachment(s).  When this happens, it predisposes a person to elbow pain from any of the above-mentioned causes. Complications such as further subluxations and arthritis can take place if the condition is ignored. Evaluation and treatment by a qualified chiropractor, such as your Mount Laurel chiropractor can correct the problem and assisting in avoiding future complications.

Epicondylitis is a condition that rarely resolves of its own accord and so requires proper health management. A qualified professional such as a chiropractor can determine the exact cause of the problem and initiate the proper care and treatment. In a chiropractic clinic this might include modalities such as ultrasound, electro-therapy, massage, hot and cold therapies, bracing, and home stretching and exercises. Chiropractic care has proved, repeatedly, to be extraordinarily successful in the most comprehensive management of epicondylities.

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