Elbow Pain
Physiotherapy for Elbow Pain
We provide expert physiotherapy for elbow pain, helping you reduce inflammation, restore strength, correct biomechanics, and return to work, sport and daily activity without ongoing discomfort.
Effective Physiotherapy for Elbow Pain
Elbow pain can develop from overuse, tendon irritation, gripping activities, sports technique issues or sudden injury. Whether your symptoms come from tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, ligament strain, tendon overload, gym training, work tasks or repetitive gripping, physiotherapy can significantly reduce pain and restore normal arm function.
We assess the true cause of your elbow pain and create a personalised treatment plan to improve strength, load tolerance and movement so you can return confidently to work, sport and daily tasks.
Common Symptoms of Elbow Pain
Pain with gripping, lifting or pulling
Local tenderness on the inside or outside of the elbow
Stiffness in the morning or after activity
Weakness during wrist or forearm movement
Pain with gym exercises, racquet sports or manual work
Aching into the forearm or upper arm
Areas We Treat
1. Tendon Pain: Tennis Elbow & Golfer’s Elbow
We treat both lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow) and
medial epicondylalgia (golfer’s elbow) using evidence-based loading programs, manual therapy and strength rehabilitation.
Treatment includes:
Strengthening wrist/finger extensors or flexors
Isometric loading for pain control
Gradual load progression for long-term tendon health
Ergonomic and sport technique modification
2. Elbow Sprains, Ligament Strains & Overuse Injuries
We address pain caused by:
Ligament sprains
Repetitive strain injuries
Elbow instability
Gym-related loading errors
Throwing or racquet-sport injuries
Treatment focuses on restoring stability, function and safe return to activity.
3. Muscle Imbalance & Forearm Overload
Forearm tightness or weakness often contributes to elbow pain.
We correct this through:
Soft tissue release
Flexibility work for forearm, wrist and upper arm
Wrist and grip strengthening
Functional strength programs for sport or work
4. Biomechanics & Technique Correction
Incorrect technique in sport or work can overload the elbow.
We assess and retrain:
Racquet-sport technique
Throwing mechanics
Lifting and gym form
Work posture and hand positioning
Better technique reduces stress on the elbow and prevents recurrence.
5. Pain Relief & Manual Therapy
To help settle symptoms, we may use:
Soft tissue release
Joint mobilisation
Dry needling (if appropriate)
Taping or bracing for support
Heat/ice and swelling management
These tools assist your long-term strengthening program.
6. Strengthening & Functional Training
We rebuild strength and resilience through:
Wrist, forearm and grip strengthening
Shoulder and scapula stability (crucial for elbow load)
Upper-body kinetic chain conditioning
Sport-specific or work-specific functional drills
This ensures the elbow can tolerate the demands of your activities.
7. Return-to-Sport or Return-to-Work Planning
We tailor progressions for:
Racquet sports
Throwing sports
Gym training
Manual labour
Repetitive hand-use tasks
A structured plan reduces reinjury risk and builds confidence.
Why Elbow Pain Occurs
Common contributors include:
Tendon overload from repetitive gripping or lifting
Weakness in the forearm, shoulder or upper-body chain
Poor biomechanics in sport or gym training
Sudden increase in training or workload
Postural strain from desk work
Muscle tightness and reduced tissue tolerance
Physiotherapy helps address the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Start Your Recovery Today
If elbow pain is affecting your sport, work or daily tasks, physiotherapy can help you regain strength, function and comfort.
Book your assessment today and begin your tailored elbow rehabilitation plan.
