Golfer's/Tennis Elbow

Golfer’s & Tennis Elbow: Healing Elbow Pain at the Source

Whether you're a tennis player, golfer, mechanic, or office worker, repeated use of the forearm muscles can lead to a frustrating condition known as Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow. Despite the names, this issue isn’t limited to athletes—it’s common in anyone performing repetitive gripping or lifting motions.

At Sarasota Pain Treatment Center, we use Neurosomatic Therapy to treat the root cause of elbow pain—postural and structural imbalances—offering long-term relief without surgery or medication.

What Is Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow?

These conditions fall under a broader term known as epicondylitis—inflammation and degeneration of the tendons attached to the elbow:

  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow): Pain on the outside of the elbow

  • Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow): Pain on the inside of the elbow

Both are caused by repetitive strain and microtears in the tendons, especially where they anchor into the bones of the elbow.

Common Symptoms

These injuries often build up over time and can lead to symptoms such as:

  • Pain that radiates from the elbow into the forearm or wrist

  • Increased discomfort when gripping, lifting, or twisting objects

  • Morning or evening stiffness

  • Weakness in the hand, wrist, or forearm

Most cases develop in the dominant arm, and pain may worsen without early intervention.

What Causes It?

Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow are typically labeled as overuse injuries, but there’s usually a deeper issue at play—structural misalignment.

Here’s what we often find:

  • Improper alignment in the shoulder or arm changes the mechanics of movement, placing extra strain on the elbow

  • Postural distortions can originate from areas as far as the hips or spine, creating compensatory tension in the upper limbs

  • These imbalances lead to repetitive stress on the tendons, causing pain and dysfunction over time

If these underlying issues aren’t addressed, symptoms often persist or return, even after conventional treatment.

Why Neurosomatic Therapy Works

While traditional treatment may include bracing, ice, or anti-inflammatory medications, Neurosomatic Therapy (NST)takes a more comprehensive, non-invasive approach.

Here’s what sets NST apart:

  • We perform a detailed postural evaluation, measuring alignment from head to toe

  • We identify muscular and structural imbalances that are increasing stress on the elbow

  • Using hands-on therapy, we release tension, restore mobility, and reduce inflammation

  • We create personalized strategies to support long-term recovery and prevent re-injury

By restoring proper posture and biomechanics, we relieve strain on the elbow tendons—allowing them to heal naturally and fully.

A Smarter, Safer Way to Heal

The National Institutes of Health recommend starting with non-surgical treatment for Tennis Elbow. While corticosteroid injections or surgery are sometimes used, they don’t address the structural imbalances that caused the issue in the first place.

Neurosomatic Therapy does.

Restore Function & Get Back to What You Love

Whether your elbow pain is from sports, work, or everyday movement, there’s a solution that doesn’t require surgery or long-term medication.

Call us today to speak with one of our expert therapists and find out how Neurosomatic Therapy can help you find lasting relief from Golfer’s or Tennis Elbow—by correcting the root cause, not just the symptoms.

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