Can a chiropractor help to solve my tennis elbow problem?
Answer Chay, Thanks for the question. It is interesting that my next door neighbors name is Chay. It is a name that you don’t see often, but a cool one. Yes, chiropractic can help your tennis elbow. Also, acupuncture works great. My normal tennis elbow case takes about 2-6 treatments to resolve using electric stimulation therapy, ultrasound therapy and acupuncture. Additionally, I recommend a tennis elbow strap that you can find at any drugstore. You should ice the area for 15 minutes 3-6 times per day. Do not use heat on it. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an irritation and inflammation of the muscle tendons that attach at the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. The muscle tendons actually pull away from the bone and cause inflammation and pain. The muscles of the forearm will usually tighten up and it can be miserable. Treatment allows healing to occur. The strap takes pressure off the muscle tendon. Once the area heals, exercises to strengthen the forearm are essential to ma
