Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow Treatment in South Yarra

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) are common overuse injuries affecting the tendons around the elbow joint. Despite their names, they can affect anyone — not just athletes. These conditions typically develop from repetitive arm, wrist, or gripping movements that cause micro-strain in the tendon attachments, leading to pain, stiffness, and weakness.

At Osteopathic Movement, our South Yarra osteopaths are experienced in treating both tennis and golfer’s elbow through a combination of hands-on therapy, movement correction, and targeted rehabilitation. We focus on relieving pain, improving tissue health, and preventing recurrence through proper load management and exercise.

Common Causes of Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow

These injuries often develop gradually and may worsen with repetitive or forceful use of the forearm. Common contributing factors include:

Mechanical and occupational causes

  • Repetitive gripping or lifting at work or during sport

  • Poor wrist or shoulder mechanics during movement

  • Weakness in forearm or scapular stabilisers

  • Prolonged computer or mouse use

  • Poor ergonomics or workstation setup

Contributing physical factors

  • Muscle tightness in the forearm and upper arm

  • Shoulder or neck restriction altering load through the arm

  • Overtraining or inadequate recovery between activities

If elbow or forearm pain is interfering with your work, sport, or daily tasks, early intervention can make a significant difference. You can book an appointment online today to start managing your symptoms effectively.

How Osteopathy Can Help

Osteopathic treatment focuses on relieving tension, improving tendon healing, and restoring balanced movement throughout the arm and upper body. We assess not just the elbow, but also how your shoulder, wrist, and posture contribute to ongoing irritation.

Treatment may include:

  • Soft tissue massage – to reduce tension in the forearm and upper arm muscles

  • Joint mobilisation – to restore normal movement through the elbow, wrist, and shoulder

  • Myofascial release – to relieve local pain and improve circulation

  • Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) – to rebalance forearm and shoulder muscle activity

  • Ergonomic and load management advice – to prevent aggravation during work or sport

Individualised Exercise Rehabilitation

For lasting recovery, we create tailored exercise rehabilitation programs to rebuild tendon resilience and improve strength and control throughout the upper limb. These programs are designed to suit your lifestyle, occupation, and sport-specific demands.

Exercises may include:

  • Eccentric and isometric strengthening for the forearm and wrist

  • Scapular and shoulder stability training to improve load distribution

  • Grip control and coordination exercises

  • Functional retraining to prepare the arm for everyday and athletic activities

With progressive loading and guidance, our rehabilitation programs help you recover safely and minimise the risk of recurrence.

Begin Your Recovery

Our goal is to help you regain full arm strength and function so you can return to work, sport, and daily activity without restriction or pain.

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