Tennis & Golfer's Elbow Treatment in Portland & Hood River

What is tennis & golfer's elbow?

Both conditions involve the tendons of forearm muscles that control the wrist and fingers. Repeated gripping, lifting or twisting can overload these tendons.

Common symptoms of tennis & golfer's elbow

• Pain on the outer (tennis) or inner (golfer's) elbow
• Pain with gripping, lifting or shaking hands
• Weak grip
• Forearm tightness

What causes tennis & golfer's elbow?

Repetitive gripping and wrist motion from tools, keyboards, racket sports, golf, climbing and manual work.

When should you see a doctor right away?

Most tennis & golfer's elbow is not an emergency, but some symptoms need immediate medical care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room — rather than booking a chiropractic visit — if you have any of the following:

• Severe pain, deformity or inability to use the limb after a fall or injury
• A hot, red, swollen joint, especially with fever
• Sudden numbness, coldness or color change in the limb
• Calf swelling and pain, which can signal a blood clot

How chiropractic care may help tennis & golfer's elbow

Care may include StemWave over the irritated tendon, adjustments to the elbow, wrist and neck, and progressive loading exercises plus work and grip modifications.

Services used for tennis & golfer's elbow:

• Chiropractic Adjustments
• StemWave

What to expect at ALVIS

Care for tennis & golfer's elbow at ALVIS Chiropractic follows three simple steps, starting with a free consultation. Nothing is decided until the doctor has heard your story and examined you, and there's no obligation to begin care.

1. 1Free consultation: tell the doctor about your tennis & golfer's elbow — when it started, what makes it better or worse, and your goals.
2. 2Exam: a hands-on chiropractic exam, with X-rays or other imaging reviewed or referred if needed, to identify the likely source and rule out red flags.
3. 3Personalized plan: the doctor explains the findings and recommends a plan, which may include chiropractic care, StemWave, home exercises or — in Portland — spinal decompression, or a referral if another provider is a better fit.

At-home tips while you heal

These general tips are safe for most people. Stop anything that clearly worsens your symptoms and ask your doctor what's right for you.

• Reduce repetitive gripping and lift with palms up when possible.
• Use a larger grip on tools and rackets.
• Take breaks from repetitive tasks.
• Do gentle forearm stretches your doctor recommends.