Elbow pain

Ongoing elbow pain can make daily activities and sports feel impossible. Our expert physios and chiros provide elbow pain therapy, helping with conditions like tennis elbow and golfers elbow to restore movement and reduce discomfort.

Common Causes

  • Repetitive strain from sports or work activities

  • Overuse of forearm muscles

  • Tendon inflammation (tennis elbow or golfers elbow)

  • Inner elbow pain due to nerve compression or irritation

  • Poor lifting or gripping techniques

  • Previous elbow injury or trauma

  • Weak shoulder and wrist stabilisers

How We Help

  • Biomechanical assessment to identify movement imbalances

  • Soft tissue therapy to release tight forearm and elbow muscles

  • Dry Needling to target deep muscle tension

  • Shockwave Therapy to promote healing and provide elbow pain relief

  • Joint Manipulation to improve elbow flexibility

  • Fascial Abrasion Technique (FAT) to break down scar tissue and adhesions

  • Strength and stability exercises for long-term elbow pain treatment

Don’t let elbow pain hold you back.

Book an appointment today, or reach out to find the best approach for your recovery. We’d love to help.

Physiotherapy for Elbow Pain FAQs

  • Yes, physiotherapy treatment can effectively reduce elbow pain by improving joint function, strengthening muscles, and using manual therapy techniques to promote healing and mobility.

  • Physiotherapy treatment for elbow pain includes manual therapy, targeted exercises, stretching, and modalities like ultrasound or heat therapy to reduce stiffness and inflammation.

  • Strengthening exercises like wrist curls, forearm rotations, and resistance band exercises can help improve stability and reduce strain on the elbow joint.

    A physical therapist can recommend prescribed exercises tailored to your condition.

  • If your elbow pain is severe, persistent, accompanied by swelling, numbness, or weakness, or results from an elbow injury, it’s best to seek medical advice to rule out serious conditions.

  • Gentle stretching can help with elbow pain relief, but overstretching or forcing movements can worsen the condition.

    It's best to follow a physical therapist’s guidance for safe stretching techniques.

  • Inner elbow pain is often caused by overuse, nerve compression, or golfers elbow.

    Treatment may include rest, ice, elbow pain therapy, manual therapy, and targeted exercises.

  • Yes, elbow pain therapy focuses on pain management and strengthening to prevent the need for tennis elbow surgery.

    Early intervention with physical therapy can improve recovery outcomes.

  • The best pain treatment for elbow problems depends on the cause.

    Physiotherapists may use manual therapy, strengthening exercises, or shockwave therapy to improve healing and function.