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Are You Suffering With Elbow Pain
And Tennis Elbow?
If you’ve got elbow pain, tenderness, or a nagging ache on the outside of your elbow, it’s very tempting to think it’s nothing—that it will just go away on its own. Or you might brush it off as having “overused it,” “played too many matches,” or assume it’s just normal wear and tear…
There’s often no clear reason why it started, or maybe it developed gradually after gripping, lifting, or repetitive motion—but the pain just isn’t improving.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and we hear this all the time. In fact, Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis), Tendonitis, and Chronic Elbow Pain are among the most common problems we treat in our physical therapy clinic here in Naples, FL.
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What Is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow is one of the most common elbow conditions we treat at Freedom Physical Therapy and Fitness – especially here in Naples, Florida, where the warm weather allows people to play tennis year-round. Despite its name, tennis elbow can affect anyone who frequently grips, lifts, twists, or performs repetitive hand and wrist movements. It occurs when the tendons on the outside of the elbow become irritated or overloaded, leading to pain that can spread down the forearm and sometimes up toward the shoulder.
Many people first notice tennis elbow when their performance on the court begins to decline: decreased power in their backhand, pain during serves, or irritation when reaching for shots. But the condition affects far more than athletic performance. It can interrupt simple daily tasks, reduce grip strength, and cause pain during routine activities that rely heavily on hand and wrist control.
Tennis elbow is highly treatable through natural, conservative care – and understanding how it develops is the first step toward long-lasting improvement.
What are the symptoms of Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow typically begins gradually, but symptoms can worsen quickly without proper treatment. Common signs include:
- Pain on the outside of the elbow
- Discomfort that travels down the forearm or up into the arm
- Sharp pain when extending or deviating the wrist
- Weak grip strength during tennis, pickleball, golf, or daily activities
- Pain when lifting objects, even something light
- Difficulty holding silverware, opening jars, or carrying bags
- Discomfort during household tasks such as laundry or washing dishes
- Pain when using a phone or typing
- Reduced performance and consistency on the tennis court
These symptoms can significantly affect both sport and daily life. Many people find themselves avoiding matches, withdrawing from recreational play, or struggling through basic tasks because gripping or lifting becomes too painful.
What Is Our Approach To Fixing / Treating Tennis Elbow?
At Freedom Physical Therapy and Fitness, we specialize in helping people overcome tennis elbow naturally – without relying on unnecessary medications, injections, or surgery. Our conservative approach focuses on restoring tendon health, improving strength and flexibility, and addressing the movement patterns that contribute to irritation.
Our treatment approach may include:
- Hands-on physical therapy to reduce pain and improve elbow mobility
- Soft-tissue and tendon therapy to address irritation at the lateral elbow
- Dry needling to improve blood flow, ease muscle tension, and promote healing
- Massage therapy to release tight forearm and wrist muscles
- Red light and near-infrared therapy to reduce inflammation and support recovery
- Strengthening exercises for the forearm, shoulder, and hand
- Movement training to reduce stress during tennis strokes and daily tasks
- Activity modification and ergonomic coaching to prevent flare-ups
For athletes – especially tennis players – our goal is to improve performance while eliminating pain. We work to restore grip strength, accuracy, and power so you can get back to hitting clean shots without hesitation. In daily life, our focus is helping you regain comfort with all the small tasks that rely on your hands – carrying groceries, cooking, typing, doing chores, or holding your phone without discomfort.
When followed consistently, our plans of care produce outstanding results, helping patients return to their normal routines pain-free and confident.
Get Your FREE Tennis Elbow Guide
If you’d like to better understand tennis elbow and learn helpful strategies to begin reducing pain today, download our free tennis elbow report. Inside, you’ll find expert tips, simple exercises, and clear guidance on how to support natural healing.
And when you’re ready for personalized support, reach out to schedule an appointment. We’re here to help you get back to the court – and back to your daily activities – feeling strong, confident, and pain-free.