Tennis Elbow Recovery in Vancouver
If you’re living with persistent elbow pain that worsens with simple movements like gripping, lifting, or typing, you may be experiencing tennis elbow. We combine evidence-based treatments and holistic therapies to help you recover, prevent flare-ups, and return to the activities you love.
What is tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an overuse injury that causes small tears in the tendons on the outside of the elbow. Despite the name, it’s not limited to athletes! Anyone who uses their hands and arms repetitively, from typing at a computer to swinging a hammer, can develop it. Pain often worsens with gripping, lifting, or twisting motions, and can be confused with “golfer’s elbow,” which affects the inner elbow instead.
Acupuncture & TCM
As an acupuncturist, treating tennis elbow involves addressing both the local pain and the underlying imbalances that contribute to it. Acupuncture targets specific points to reduce inflammation, restore circulation, and relieve pain, while incorporating gentle movement of the elbow during treatment helps improve mobility and function. For chronic or persistent cases, additional points and therapies like Tuina massage, cupping, and gua sha may be used to relax muscles, enhance blood flow, and support overall healing. By combining these techniques, acupuncture can provide meaningful relief, restore range of motion, and help prevent future flare-ups.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy looks beyond the site of pain to address the underlying factors that overload the tendons. Through gentle hands-on techniques, I release tight muscles, restore healthy movement in the wrist, forearm, and shoulder, and improve circulation to support tendon healing. I also assess posture, movement patterns, and daily activities that may be contributing to strain, helping patients adjust load and mechanics so your elbow has the chance to recover. By combining manual therapy with guidance on equipment, activity pacing, and corrective exercises, osteopathy not only reduces pain and inflammation but also helps prevent flare-ups, allowing you to get back to work, sport, and daily life with confidence.
Meet Your Tennis Elbow Treatment Team
Relief is possible with the right support. Our practitioners combine evidence-based treatments with holistic care to help you take control of your pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful condition caused by overuse of the forearm muscles and tendons, leading to small tears and inflammation around the outer elbow.
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Common symptoms include pain or burning on the outside of the elbow, weakness in grip strength, and discomfort that worsens with lifting, gripping, or repetitive wrist and arm movements.
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Tennis elbow is usually caused by repetitive motions such as sports, typing, lifting, or manual work that strain the forearm tendons.
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Recovery varies depending on severity and compliance with treatment. Mild cases may improve within weeks, while chronic cases can take several months. Consistent self-care and professional treatment speed up healing.
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Yes! Prevention includes using proper ergonomics, stretching and strengthening forearm muscles, taking breaks from repetitive tasks, and addressing posture and movement patterns that strain the elbow.
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