Elbow and Wrist Pain Treatment Cape Town
Elbow and wrist pain in active people usually comes from tendons doing a lot of gripping, hanging and pressing.
Tendons respond to the right load, so the plan adjusts training and builds tolerance step by step.
Common causes
How did it start?
Tennis elbow (lateral elbow tendinopathy)
Pain on the outside of the elbow with gripping, common in padel, tennis and heavy rowing. Progressive loading exercises are first-line treatment.
Golfer’s elbow
Pain on the inside of the elbow with pull-ups, toes-to-bar and curls.
Front rack wrist pain
Pain in the cleans and front squats when the wrist, shoulder or upper back lacks mobility.
Read the full guideWrist pain in push-ups, burpees and handstands
Loaded wrist extension needs to be built up gradually.
How treatment works
- AssessHistory, movement and clinical tests, with screening for anything that needs a doctor.
- ExplainA clear diagnosis in plain language, and what recovery usually looks like.
- TreatHands-on care where it helps: joint and soft tissue work, dry needling or adjustments.
- RebuildExercises and a training plan so it holds up, with an end point.
When to get urgent medical care
- A fall onto an outstretched hand with pain in the anatomical snuffbox (base of the thumb) needs an X-ray.
- Numbness or weakness in the hand.
Questions
Should I wear an elbow brace for tennis elbow?
A counterforce brace can reduce pain during play for some people. Strengthening is still what changes the tendon.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Book your chiropractic consultation and start working towards better movement and less pain.