Elbow Pain Physiotherapy
Elbow pain can make everyday tasks like lifting, gripping or even opening a jar uncomfortable. Our physiotherapists can identify the cause of your symptoms and help you return to work, sport and daily activities.
Is elbow pain affecting your daily life?
Elbow pain may develop after an injury or gradually from repetitive activities at work, sport or around the home. It commonly affects people who regularly perform gripping, lifting or repetitive arm movements.
Common causes of elbow pain
Elbow pain may result from:
Symptoms of elbow injuries
Symptoms may include:
How can physiotherapy help?
Treatment may include:
Our goal is to improve your strength, reduce pain and help prevent symptoms from returning.
When should you see a physiotherapist?
Consider booking an assessment if:
Book an Appointment
If elbow pain is affecting your daily life, our physiotherapy team is here to help.
Contact us to book an appointment at our Palmerston North clinic.
Elbow pain may develop after an injury or gradually from repetitive activities at work, sport or around the home. It commonly affects people who regularly perform gripping, lifting or repetitive arm movements.
Common causes of elbow pain
Elbow pain may result from:
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer's elbow
- Tendon overload
- Ligament injuries
- Joint stiffness
- Sporting injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries
Symptoms of elbow injuries
Symptoms may include:
- Pain on the inside or outside of the elbow
- Pain when gripping or lifting
- Weakness
- Stiffness
- Tenderness around the elbow
- Pain that travels into the forearm or wrist
How can physiotherapy help?
Treatment may include:
- Activity modification
- Hands-on treatment
- Strengthening exercises
- Stretching
- Load management
- Return-to-work or sport planning
Our goal is to improve your strength, reduce pain and help prevent symptoms from returning.
When should you see a physiotherapist?
Consider booking an assessment if:
- Pain is affecting work or hobbies
- Symptoms have lasted more than a few weeks
- Gripping or lifting has become painful
- Your symptoms keep returning
- You're unsure of the cause
Book an Appointment
If elbow pain is affecting your daily life, our physiotherapy team is here to help.
Contact us to book an appointment at our Palmerston North clinic.
Elbow Pain FAQ
what causes Tennis ELbow?
Tennis elbow is commonly caused by overloading the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow. It isn't limited to tennis players.
should i stop using my arm?
Usually not. We can help modify activities while gradually rebuilding strength and capacity.
how long does elbow pain take to recover?
Recovery depends on many factors, including the condition, how long symptoms have been present and your usual daily and sporting activities but a structured rehabilitation programme often leads to the best outcomes.
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