What is lateral epicondylitis?
Lateral epicondylitis, or commonly known as “Tennis Elbow”, refers to pain felt on the outer side of the elbow, where the tendons of the wrist extensor muscles attach. It can develop following a traumatic injury to the elbow, in the short term during a sudden change in habits/activities, or in the long term with inadequately repetitive movements. Pain occurs when the mechanical load exceeds the tolerance capacity of these tendons, which creates tissue degeneration.
What are the symptoms?
Lateral epicondylitis affects the muscles of the wrist and hand. Often, people who suffers from it will have difficulty reaching for a cup of coffee, turning a doorknob, and clasping an object in their hand.
What will be the treatment in physiotherapy?
The physiotherapist can give you tips to reduce stress on the tendon such as posture and workstation adjustments, as well as adjust the intensity of your daily activities. He/she will also give you exercises to rehabilitate weakened muscles and regain function in your arm. She can also work on your arm with manual therapy techniques to release muscle tension and optimize vascularization, allowing the tendon to heal.
What will be the chiropractic treatment?
In chiropractic, for epicondylitis, we work on optimizing the biomechanics of the elbow by working on the movement of the joints and on the relaxation of the muscles causing this tension. Giving advice on the ergonomics of the sport practiced or the work position that creates the symptoms is also essential in order to treat the condition at the source.
What will be the treatment in kinesiology?
The kinesiology exercise program will be adapted according to the patient’s condition in the case of lateral epicondylitis.
What will be the treatment in acupuncture?
When treating epicondylitis with traditional methods, it’s easy to overlook one thing… Acupuncture helps decrease inflammation, its effect: increasing the body’s self-protective response and inhibiting excessive defense. Acupuncture can improve the body’s immune function, and at the same time inhibit vascular hyperpermeability and leukocyte hyperpermeability. Improving blood and lymphatic circulation as well as promoting the absorption of inflammatory substances are the goals.
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Cindy Luo
Physiotherapist
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Zhen Li
Acupuncturist
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Valérie Giroux
Kinesiologist
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Dr Frédérick Bériault
Chiropractor