Tennis Elbow / Golfer’s Elbow

Understanding the Condition

These elbow tendinopathies are commonly caused by repetitive wrist or forearm use — often from racquet sports, typing, or manual work involving gripping or twisting motions.

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Mechanism of Injury (MOI)

Tennis Elbow / Golfer’s Elbow is a common issue we treat at Gulf Islands Chiropractic. Whether it's caused by poor posture, repetitive strain, athletic injury, or long-standing dysfunction, our approach is designed to treat not just the pain, but the underlying cause.

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Common Symptoms

• Pain or burning on the outer (tennis elbow) or inner (golfer’s elbow) part of the elbow

• Discomfort when lifting, gripping, or shaking hands

• Stiffness or weakness in the forearm or wrist

• Increased pain with resisted wrist movements

• Tenderness at the bony part of the elbow

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Clinical Insight

Clinically, findings may include:

• Positive Cozen’s (tennis) or Golfer’s test

• Pain with resisted wrist extension or flexion

• Local tenderness over lateral or medial epicondyle

• Weak grip strength in affected hand

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How We Treat It

At Gulf Islands Chiropractic, we use a tailored combination of evidence-informed therapies to treat tennis elbow / golfer’s elbow:

• Active Release to release tension in the forearm muscles and tendons

• Shockwave Therapy to stimulate healing in stubborn tendon injuries

• Laser Therapy to reduce inflammation and promote tissue repair

These therapies are selected based on your specific presentation, comfort level, and goals. We always begin with a detailed assessment to determine the best path forward.

 

Why Choose Local, Integrated Care

Living on Salt Spring Island, you don’t have to travel far for high-quality care. Our Neuro-Release Therapy™ system integrates chiropractic, soft tissue, and rehabilitation techniques for long-term relief — not just symptom management.​