SHOULDER & ARM
Tennis Elbow/Golfer's Elbow
Also known as epicondylitis. Osteopathic treatment · Hawthorn East, Melbourne
● Weakness in grip strength ● Affects daily tasks ● Responds well to early treatment
If you've been experiencing persistent elbow pain that's interfering with work, sport, or daily tasks, you may be dealing with tennis elbow or golfer's elbow. Despite the names, you don't have to play tennis or golf — these conditions can affect anyone who repeats certain arm or wrist movements, whether it's lifting, typing, gardening, or using tools. At Body Align Osteo, our osteopath takes a holistic approach to help you recover fully and get back to doing what you love.
DO YOU HAVE THESE SYMPTOMS?
● Pain on the inside or outside of your elbow
● Pain when gripping, lifting, or twisting
● Tenderness when pressing on the elbow
● Weakness in the wrist or forearm
● Elbow stiffness, particularly in the morning
● Pain interfering with daily tasks
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Outer elbow pain
LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS
Caused by overuse of the forearm muscles through repetitive extension of the wrist or hand — common in tradies, office workers, and tennis players.
Inner elbow pain
MEDIAL EPICONDYLITIS
Caused by repetitive gripping and heavy lifting — common in builders, golfers, and anyone doing repeated manual or overhead work.
OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ELBOW PAIN
At Body Align Osteo, your osteopath takes a holistic approach to elbow pain. Most cases respond well to conservative osteopathic treatment. Your osteopath will begin with a thorough assessment before developing an individualised treatment plan.
● Shockwave Therapy
Your osteopath will use shockwave therapy to stimulate tendon healing, reduce pain, and break down any scar tissue contributing to your elbow symptoms.
● Electro dry needling
Used by your osteopath to release tight forearm muscles, reduce localised pain, and improve blood flow to the affected tendons.
● Osteopathic joint mobilisation
Gentle osteopathic mobilisation techniques to restore movement through the elbow, wrist, shoulder, and neck — addressing the full kinetic chain.
● Exercise rehabilitation
Your osteopath will prescribe a targeted exercise program to support tendon healing through progressive load management and restore full strength to the forearm.
● Ergonomic & activity modification advice
Your osteopath will assess your work setup, exercise routine, and daily habits to identify and reduce the factors aggravating your elbow and prevent recurrence.
Gentle osteopathic mobilisation techniques to restore movement through the elbow, wrist, shoulder, and neck — addressing the full kinetic chain.
WHAT OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT AIMS TO ACHIEVE
- Reduce elbow pain and inflammation
- Restore adequate movement through the elbow, wrist, shoulder, and neck
- Support tendon healing through load management strategies
- Prevent recurrence through education, activity modification, and ergonomic assessment
Recovering from tennis elbow with us
Whether you're a sportsperson, a tradie, or spend hours at a desk — your osteopath is here to help you recover fully and get back to doing what you love, pain-free. At Body Align Osteo, we take the time to understand your lifestyle, your work, and your goals so that your osteopathic treatment plan works for you, not just your elbow.
Ready to start your recovery?
Book a consultation and let's get you moving again.