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Tennis Elbow Treatment in Bunbury

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Effective Physio for Elbow Pain & Overuse Injuries

Are you feeling pain or weakness on the outside of your elbow when gripping, lifting, or typing? You might be dealing with Tennis Elbow—a common overuse condition we frequently treat at Spine & Sports Physio Bunbury.

Also known as Lateral Epicondylitis, tennis elbow occurs when the tendons in your forearm become overloaded, leading to pain and reduced function. Whether you’re a tradie, office worker, or fitness enthusiast, early treatment can make a big difference in recovery.

What Is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow is an overuse injury affecting the tendons on the outside of the elbow, usually caused by repetitive wrist or grip activities. Despite the name, it’s not limited to athletes—anyone who performs frequent manual or computer-based tasks is at risk.

Common Tennis Elbow Symptoms

You may be experiencing tennis elbow if you notice:

  • Dull, aching pain on the outside of the elbow

  • Tenderness to touch

  • Pain with gripping tools, weights, or objects

  • Weak grip strength

  • Discomfort that worsens with activity but improves with rest

  • Throbbing at night, especially after a heavy day at work

What Causes Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow develops from repeated stress and micro-tears in the forearm tendons that help straighten your fingers and wrist. Over time, the tendon begins to degenerate, causing pain and weakness.

Common risk factors include:

  • Sudden increase in workload (DIY, renovations, gym)

  • Repetitive tool use (hammering, drilling, painting)

  • Office-based work with prolonged keyboard use

  • Sports involving racquets or weightlifting

Without proper intervention, tennis elbow can last 6+ months, potentially requiring cortisone injections or even surgery.

Tennis Elbow Physio Treatment in Bunbury

Our team at Spine & Sports Physio Bunbury provides targeted and evidence-based treatment to help reduce pain, promote tendon healing, and restore strength.

Your personalised treatment may include:

  • Shockwave therapy to stimulate healing and reduce stubborn tendon pain

  • Soft tissue massage to ease muscle tightness in the forearm

  • Dry needling or acupuncture with electrotherapy (if appropriate) for pain relief

  • Tennis elbow braces or kinesio taping to protect the tendon during activity

  • Grip and forearm strengthening exercises to rebuild tendon resilience

  • Posture and activity advice to reduce strain and prevent re-injury

Whether your goal is to get back to work or return to sport, we tailor your rehab for lasting results.

Don’t Ignore Elbow Pain—Get the Right Physio Help Now

Tennis elbow can linger for months if left untreated. If you’ve been told to “just rest it” or have tried treatment with no success, it’s time to take the next step.

Book an appointment with one of our experienced physiotherapists at Spine & Sports Physio Bunbury and get back to using your arm with confidence.