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How Chiropractic Care Can Help With Tennis Elbow

  • Writer: Graybar Chiropractic
    Graybar Chiropractic
  • Jun 24, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 18, 2025

Girl playing Tennis | lateral epicondylitis

Struggling with nagging elbow pain that just won’t go away? You might be dealing with tennis elbow—and no, you don’t need to play tennis to get it.


What Is Tennis Elbow?

Older man with elbow pain fromm tennis

Tennis elbow (also called lateral epicondylitis) is caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons in your forearm. It leads to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow, especially during activities like:

  • Gripping objects

  • Typing or using a mouse

  • Lifting or twisting motions

  • Playing sports like tennis or pickleball


It’s common among athletes, office workers, tradespeople, and anyone who repeats the same arm movements.

Dr. Graybar adjusting at Graybar Chiropractic

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Chiropractors take a whole-body approach to healing—not just treating the pain, but also finding and fixing the underlying cause. Here's how:


1. Full Body Assessment

Chiropractors look at how your shoulder, wrist, spine, and posture may be contributing to the problem. They focus on how everything works together, not just where it hurts.


2. Gentle Adjustments

If your elbow, wrist, or spine isn’t moving properly, that can put extra stress on your tendons. Chiropractic adjustments help restore normal motion, relieve pressure, and support healing.


3. Hands-On Muscle Therapy

At Graybar Chiropractic we use therapies such as

  • Electrical stimulation or “E-Stim”

  • M7 Laser Therapy

  • Mechanical Traction or Intersegmental Traction

    Which can reduce tightness, break up scar tissue, and improve blood flow to the injured area.


4. Rehab and Exercises

You’ll get custom stretches and strengthening exercises to:

  • Improve flexibility

  • Support healing

  • Prevent the pain from coming back

    These exercises can usually be done at home in just a few minutes a day.


Is It Safe?

Yes! Chiropractic care is non-invasive, drug-free, and personalized to your needs. At Graybar Chiropractic we assess your health and recommend the best plan of care for you.


Tennis pain Relief | Pickleball pain Relief

You Don’t Have to Live With Elbow Pain

Tennis elbow can make simple tasks frustrating, but relief is possible—without surgery or medication. Chiropractic care helps your body heal naturally, so you can get back to doing what you love.


Not sure if you have tennis elbow? Contact our Wilmington, Wallace, or Clinton offices for an evaluation!


Graybar Chiropractic

2 Comments


Ashley. David.
Ashley. David.
Jun 06

The explanation of chiropractic care for tennis elbow was informative and easy to follow. I liked how it outlined potential benefits while helping readers better understand the condition. It reminded me of learning how different treatment approaches can support recovery. During a hectic semester, I relied on Expert Computer Help while managing technical assignments. The article provides useful information for those exploring care options.

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Adrian Anderson
Adrian Anderson
Jun 02

This post explains tennis elbow very clearly and shows how chiropractic care may help reduce pain and improve movement. As a student, I once dealt with arm discomfort from long hours of studying and typing. During that time, I also used online class help to manage my coursework while focusing on recovery. Taking care of both health and education can make a big difference in daily life.

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