Tennis Elbow / Golfer’s Elbow Treatment in West Delhi

Overview

These represent types of Tendinopathy-injured tendons attaching muscles to the elbow joints.

• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis): Pain occurs outside the elbow, usually due to the overuse of the forearm extensor muscles.
• Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis): The patient experiences pain inside the elbow due to overuse of the forearm flexor muscles.

Despite their names, you do not have to be a tennis or golf player to face these problems. Simple, everyday repetitive gripping, lifting, or twisting motions can contribute to developing these problems at work, home, or the gym.

Causes of Tennis Elbow / Golfer's Elbow

• Repetitive Strain: The forearm tissues become "overactive" because of sport, typing, or lifting.
• Improper Technique : Poor form in sports or gym workouts.
• Occupational Strain: Jobs like painting or plumbing, carpentry work, or cooking.
• Age : Mostly between 30 and 50 years.
• Sudden Overload: Lifting something too heavy without preparation.
• Underlying Weakness: Weak forearm or shoulder muscles apply excessive load on the tendons during different activities.

Symptoms of Tennis Elbow / Golfer's Elbow

• Pain and tenderness of the outer elbow (tennis elbow) or inner elbow (golfer's elbow).
• The pain gets worse when you grip, lift, or twist something.
• Stiff and weak in the forearm.
• Difficulty doing simple things, such as turning a doorknob, pouring a glass, or holding a cup.
• In some cases, pain may radiate from the wrist to the arm.

Diagnosis

At Dr Ekta's Pain Management Clinic, the diagnosis will depend on:-

• Physical Examination - Palpating tender areas and checking strength and range of motion.
• Ultrasound - To detect tendon inflammation or tears.
• MRI - For severe or chronic cases to assess tendon damage.
• Functional Assessment - Identifying activity patterns contributing to pain.

Why We Are Different

Treatment Options at Dr Ekta's Pain Management Clinic

We emphasize non-surgical, minimally invasive interventions that effectively decrease pain levels and restore elbow function.

Medication Therapy

• NSAIDs to get rid of pain & inflammation.
• Muscle relaxants for associated spasms.
• Short-term corticosteroids in selected cases.

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

• Eccentric strengthening exercises for forearm tendons.
• Stretching routine to improve flexibility.
• Brace/strap for tendon strangulation.
• Correction of posture for athletes and workers
• Ergonomic training for workplace activities.

Interventional Pain Management

• Corticosteroid Injections : Reduce the inflammation and pain around the tendon area.
• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy: Uses the patient's growth factors to promote tendon healing.
• Stem Cell / BMAC Therapy: To encourage regeneration in chronic cases.
• Nerve Blocks: Provide temporary relief of pain in severe cases.
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Used in resistant cases for long-term pain reduction.
• Hydro Dissection: Alleviates adhesive conditions surrounding tendons and nerves.

Lifestyle and Ergonomic Guidelines

• Changing your everyday tasks to eliminate repeated strain.
• Using proper techniques and equipment in your sport.
• Taking mini-breaks during long repetitive activities.
• Warming up before the sport or activity.
• Applying hot-cold compresses for symptom relief.

Self-Care & Prevention Tips

• Avoid high amounts of repetition using heavy lifting or twisting.
• Lifting lightweight and ergonomic tools.
• Regularly perform forearm-strengthening and stretching exercises.
• Rest sufficiently between sports or work activities.
• Good posture at the desk and in sports.
• Use elbow supports if engaging in repetitive tasks.

Why Choose Dr Ekta's Pain Management Clinic for Tennis Elbow / Golfer's Elbow? 

• Specialist Expertise in the Management of Elbow Tendinopathies
• Advanced Non-surgical Solutions such as PRP, RFA, and Regenerative Medicine
• Comprehensive Rehabilitation with Physiotherapy and Ergonomic Guidance
• Personalised Care Plans Tailored to Occupation, Lifestyle, and Activity Level
• Holistic, Patient-Centered Approach with focus on long-term recovery.

At Dr Ekta's Pain Management Clinic, our goal is to enable patients to overcome their elbow pain with some of the most advanced minimally invasive techniques, thereby restoring functionality and enabling them to return to work, sports, and daily life with confidence.