Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is pain and inflammation of the tendons on the outer side of the elbow, caused by overuse. It makes lifting a cup, turning a key or shaking hands painful, and despite its name most people who get it have never played tennis. This page explains the symptoms, causes and conventional treatment of tennis elbow, and how Welling Homeopathy treats it.
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Tennis elbow at a glance
- What it is: pain and inflammation of the tendons on the outer side of the elbow caused by overuse.
- Main symptoms: pain on the outer elbow that spreads down the forearm, weak grip and pain on lifting or twisting.
- Common causes: repeated gripping and wrist movements, racket sports, computer work and heavy manual tasks.
- What helps: rest from the aggravating activity, stretches, strengthening exercises and a brace.
- Our approach: a detailed assessment, then individualised homeopathic treatment, without surgery.
What is tennis elbow?
The muscles that extend the wrist and fingers attach to a bony point on the outer side of the elbow through a tendon. Repeated strain causes tiny tears and degeneration of this tendon, which becomes painful and tender. Tennis elbow typically affects people between 30 and 50.
If tennis elbow is not treated in time, or if the activity that caused it is continued, it can lead to lasting damage to joint movement. Protecting the tendon from repeated strain while gently strengthening it is the key.
Symptoms of tennis elbow
Common symptoms include:
- Pain and tenderness on the outer side of the elbow
- Pain that spreads down the forearm towards the wrist
- A weak grip, and difficulty holding a cup, pen or tool
- Pain on lifting, twisting a door handle or shaking hands
- Pain on straightening the wrist or fingers against resistance
- Stiffness of the elbow in the morning
- Aching at night in more severe cases
- A burning feeling on the outer elbow
Causes and risk factors of tennis elbow
Common causes and risk factors include:
- Repeated gripping, wrist twisting and lifting
- Racket sports, especially with poor technique
- Prolonged keyboard or mouse use
- Manual work such as painting, plumbing and carpentry
- Age between 30 and 50
- A sudden increase in activity
- An unsuitable grip size of tools or rackets
- Previous elbow injury
How tennis elbow is diagnosed
Tennis elbow is diagnosed from your history and examination of the elbow. Your doctor may also advise:
- Examination with resisted wrist extension and pressing on the tender point
- X-ray to rule out arthritis or a fracture
- Ultrasound or MRI if the diagnosis is unclear or symptoms are long-standing
- Tests of the neck and nerves, if there is tingling or numbness
Warning signs: when to get urgent help
Please see a doctor promptly if there is:
- Pain after a fall or a blow to the elbow
- A hot, red, swollen elbow, with fever
- Numbness, tingling or weakness in the hand or fingers
- An elbow that locks or cannot be fully straightened
- Pain that continues for many weeks despite rest and exercise
Conventional treatment options
Conventional treatment usually includes:
- Rest from the activity that brings on the pain
- Ice, a tennis elbow strap or brace, and painkillers for short periods
- Physiotherapy with stretches and gradual strengthening exercises
- Cortisone injections around the area where the tendon attaches to the bone, which may decrease swelling and pain
- Surgery in a few people with persistent symptoms, after which several weeks of rest are needed before training again
Homeopathic medicines commonly considered for tennis elbow
These medicines are commonly considered in homeopathy for tennis elbow, with the symptom picture traditionally associated with each. They are listed for general information, not as a prescription.
Rhus toxicodendron: stiffness and pain that are worse on first movement after rest and in cold damp weather, better with continued movement.
Ruta graveolens: bruised, sore tendons and a feeling of lameness after strain or overuse.
Arnica montana: a bruised, sore feeling after a sprain or strain.
Bryonia alba: pain that is worse on the least movement and relieved by rest and firm pressure.
Calcarea carbonica: elbow pain in chilly, easily tired people, worse from cold damp weather.
The right medicine is chosen only after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor.
Wondering which medicine is right for your tennis elbow?
Every person with tennis elbow is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for tennis elbow for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
Call +91 8080 850 950 for a 1:1 personal consultation with our experts today.
Homeopathic treatment of tennis elbow at Welling Homeopathy
Treatment of tennis elbow in homeopathy includes a detailed assessment before starting treatment. Thereafter, specially formulated homeopathy medicines are prescribed by your specialist at Welling Homeopathy Clinics for relief from pain and better movement.
You can start gradual training again under the advice of your specialist, to progressively get your movement back and get pain under control. If you do not want repeated steroid injections or surgery, you can ask our specialist for a detailed assessment.
Our clinical experience with this condition
Treatment of Tennis Elbow in Homeopathy include a detailed assessment before starting a treatment. There-after specially formulated homeopathy medicines for tennis elbow are prescribed by your specialist at Welling Homeopathy Clinics for faster relief from pain, better movement and complete cure from tennis elbow without surgery. We have advised over 4230 patient of tennis elbow in the last 10 years from 108 countries and we are sure our specially formulated Homeopathy treatment for tennis elbow can surely help you get cured.
Why Welling Homeopathy Medicines for Treatment of Tennis Elbow?
Custom-made Homeopathy medicines for Tennis Elbow are proven to work in our patients from 108 countries,
Trust, quality, and assurance of 81-year-old legacy of Welling family in practising Homeopathy,
The homeopathy treatment for Tennis Elbow can help you get cured of Tennis Elbow,
Its takes around 6-12 months for permanent cure,
You get faster pain and movement relief with our newly researched homeopathy medicines by the legendary Indian Homeopathy doctor Dr.Sourabh Welling,M.D.
If the tennis elbow is not treated in time or the activity is continued, that basically caused tennis elbow in the first place than it can lead to permanent damage to joint movement and complete retirement from that sport. Though we don't suggest panicking and running for surgery or steroid injections. We want you to do a intelligent assessment if you want to go through the rest and staying away from the sports after surgery or repeated injections once you start the process.
If you don't want to go through repeated steroid injections or surgery then specially formulated Welling Homeopathy treatment can be your best option for complete cure.
The duration for treatment of tennis elbow can vary from few days to few weeks, but you can start gradual training again under advise from your specialist at Welling Clinics to progressively get your movement back and get pain under control.
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Homeopathy is offered here as individualised, supportive care alongside your current treatment. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it and with our specialists.
Dr. Sourabh Welling and the Welling Homeopathy team have over 25 years of experience treating patients, in our Mumbai clinics and online. The earlier you meet our specialists, the sooner your treatment can be planned around you.
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Do not delay: share your symptoms and reports, and our specialists will plan your personal homeopathic treatment, in person at our Mumbai clinics or online from anywhere.
Self-care and lifestyle tips
These measures support general health and may ease symptoms, but they do not replace treatment when it is needed.
- Rest from the activity that brings on the pain, but keep the arm gently moving.
- Apply an ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes for acute pain, and warmth for stiffness.
- Learn wrist and forearm stretches and gradual strengthening exercises from a physiotherapist.
- Use a tennis elbow strap or brace, as advised, while doing activities that aggravate the pain.
- Check your technique and equipment, with an appropriate racket and tool grip size, and set up your keyboard and mouse ergonomically.
- Return to activity gradually, and avoid repeated forceful gripping.
Tennis elbow treatment in Mumbai at Welling Homeopathy
If you are looking for tennis elbow treatment in Mumbai, you can consult Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., and the senior specialists of Welling Homeopathy at our Mumbai clinics, or consult online from anywhere in India and abroad. Our doctors begin with a detailed case-taking so that your treatment is custom-made for you. See the Contact page for current clinic addresses and hours, or call +91 8080 850 950.
Frequently asked questions about tennis elbow
1. What is the homeopathic treatment for tennis elbow?
Homeopathic treatment is individualised: the medicine is chosen after detailed case-taking, based on your symptoms and general health. Rhus toxicodendron, Ruta graveolens, Arnica and Bryonia are among those traditionally considered.
2. How long does tennis elbow last?
Most cases improve within six months to a year with rest, exercise and treatment, although some last longer. Early care and avoiding repeated strain help recovery.
3. Do I have to stop all activity?
No. You need to avoid the movements that aggravate the pain, but gentle movement and gradual strengthening help the tendon to recover.
4. What is the difference between tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow?
Tennis elbow causes pain on the outer side of the elbow, while golfer’s elbow causes pain on the inner side. Both are overuse tendon problems.
5. Are steroid injections a good idea?
They may give short-term relief, but the pain can return. Your doctor can discuss when they are suitable.
6. Can I consult Welling Homeopathy online for tennis elbow?
Yes. You can share your history and consult our specialists online from anywhere. We have been consulting patients online for 25 years.
7. Which is the best homeopathic medicine for tennis elbow?
There is no single best homeopathic medicine for tennis elbow. Rhus toxicodendron, Ruta graveolens, Arnica, Bryonia and Calcarea carbonica are among the medicines traditionally considered, but the right medicine depends on your symptoms, what brings them on or eases them, your general health and your personality. At Welling Homeopathy our specialists choose it after a detailed case-taking, so please consult them rather than choosing a medicine yourself.
8. How long does homeopathic treatment for tennis elbow take?
The duration depends on how long you have had tennis elbow, how severe it is, what treatment you have already taken and your general health. Some people notice a change in their symptoms within weeks, while others need several months of regular follow-up. Your specialist will explain what to expect at your first consultation and review your progress at each follow-up.
9. Is it safe to take homeopathic medicines along with my current medicines for tennis elbow?
Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted and are not known to interfere with other medicines, but you should always tell your doctor and our specialists about everything you take. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it.
10. What are the early signs of tennis elbow?
Pain on the outer side of the elbow when lifting a cup, turning a key or shaking hands, and a weaker grip, are the usual early signs of tennis elbow.
11. What should I eat or avoid if I have tennis elbow?
Eat a balanced diet with enough protein, and keep a healthy weight. No special food treats tennis elbow, but good nutrition supports tendon healing.
12. What is the difference between conventional and homeopathic treatment of tennis elbow?
Conventional treatment of tennis elbow uses rest, ice, a brace, physiotherapy, painkillers, cortisone injections and, in a few people, surgery. Homeopathic treatment, in contrast, is individualised: the medicine is chosen for you as a whole person, after detailed case-taking, and is offered alongside the conventional care that your doctor advises.
13. Who is the best homeopathy doctor for tennis elbow in Mumbai?
Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., founder of Welling Homeopathy, Mumbai, who has over 25 years of experience, treats tennis elbow with individualised homeopathic care, together with a team of senior specialists. You can consult him and the team at our Mumbai clinics or online.
14. Where can I get tennis elbow treatment in Mumbai, or consult online from outside India?
You can consult Welling Homeopathy at our clinics in Mumbai, or online by video or phone from anywhere in India and from other countries, where customised medicines are shipped where applicable and permitted. Call +91 8080 850 950 or book through our website.
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
