TENNIS ELBOW

What causes it?

Tennis Elbow is caused by inflammation of the tendons at their attachment sites.

Tennis Elbow usually occurs when rigid, underused tendons are suddenly stressed. This can be caused by direct trauma, overuse, improper technique, equipment error, and even problems from repetitive motion. Repetitive motion is the most common cause of Tennis Elbow.

Why is it so painful?

With Tennis Elbow, when you experience muscle and tendon pain, the tendon is literally being pulled from the bone. This injury starts with microscopic tears in the muscle tissue that lead to a series of inflammatory responses including:

• Tissue inflammation.
• Scarring and formation of adhesions.
• Shortening of the tendon.

Adhesions can occur as a result of acute injury, repetitive motion, and constant pressure or tension. ART eliminates the pain and dysfunction associated with these adhesions.

If this problem is not treated correctly your elbow will continue to be re-injured. Worse, your game will suffer!