Are you tired of the tennis elbow stealing your summer? Maybe it’s time to try the Graston Technique® instead of relying on inferior outdated remedies that just don’t work.
It happens. You get that sharp shooting pain in your arm and think maybe you pulled a muscle, or just tweaked it a bit, so you try resting and icing it. Then, you move on to pain relievers, but at best, you can only get the pain down to a dull ache.
Now, it’s time to make some choices. Do you just live with the pain or find a new option?
What Happens If Tennis Elbow Goes Untreated?
It may seem obvious, but continued pain is the first consequence of not dealing with lateral epicondylitis, the technical term for tennis elbow. Inflammation of the tendon at the elbow happens from poor form while golfing, playing tennis, or repetitive stress to the area caused by things like manually screwing in screws.
Once the dull ache or the sharp pain begins, ignoring it and hoping it goes away can lead to lingering pain, or worse, the loss of motion in the elbow and forearm.
Is It Good to Massage Tennis Elbow?
One way to start the healing process for tennis elbow is to have a deep tissue massage on the forearm. Massage therapy can help increase blood flow to the affected area and speed the healing process. Studies indicate that massage therapy is more effective than rest alone as a treatment plan.
And while that is a good start, taking it one step further and seeing a licensed chiropractor like Dr. Marmorale about the Graston Technique® may help even more.
Does the Graston Technique Work for Tennis Elbow?
The Graston Technique®and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) are based on hundreds or even thousands of years of soft tissue manipulation, like an advanced form of massage, to increase blood flow and help the body heal itself. In cases like tendonitis, the advantage of the Graston Technique® is that it slowly stretches the muscles attached to the tendon and encourages the tendon to let go of the inflammation.
The slow, deliberate stretching of the Graston Technique® is similar to more recent scientific advice regarding strains and sprains to use gentle stretching and continued movement to prevent the muscles from tightening and tensing, causing more pain and inflammation.
Let East Bay Treat Your Elbow Pain
Unfortunately, even slight movement can be difficult when you’re in pain. East Bay Chiropractic Care & Wellness has various options to treat soft-tissue injuries, including the Graston Technique®. Dr. Marmorale uses the Graston Technique® to help expedite blood flow to the area around your elbow to speed up the recovery process and ease the pain. To reclaim your summer fun and stop the pain faster, contact us online or call (516) 679-2225 to discuss the right treatment options for your tennis elbow.