Elbow Pain Treatment in Reno
Evidence-Based, Whole-Body Care to Get You Back to What You Love
Whether you’re lifting weights, working at a desk, or swinging a tennis racket, elbow pain can make everyday tasks frustrating and painful. At Strength in Motion in Reno, Nevada, we offer individualized, research-backed rehab for elbow injuries—combining manual therapy, strength training, and Pilates-based movement to relieve pain and restore function.
Why Elbow Pain Happens
The elbow is a hinge joint that’s deeply connected to your shoulder, wrist, and even your upper back. While pain is often felt locally, its root causes are frequently more complex—linked to faulty movement patterns, muscular imbalances, or overuse. We treat the whole person, not just the elbow, to ensure a full recovery and long-term resilience.
Common Elbow Diagnoses We Treat
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylalgia)
Who it affects: Office workers, recreational athletes, lifters, and manual laborers—not just tennis players.
Our approach: Progressive loading of the wrist and forearm muscles, or manual therapy when appropriate, and restoring kinetic chain efficiency—especially from the shoulder and upper back.
Did you know? Research shows that eccentric and isometric loading of the wrist extensors is an effective treatment for lateral epicondylalgia.1 In addition, dysfunction in the shoulder and scapular stabilizers often contributes to persistent elbow pain, especially in athletes.2
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylalgia)
Who it affects: Golfers, climbers, weightlifters, and those who use tools or keyboards extensively.
Our approach: Manual therapy to reduce local irritation, followed by progressive strengthening of the wrist flexors, grip retraining, and assessment of shoulder and core involvement.
Did you know? Similar to tennis elbow, treating golfer’s elbow should include proximal strengthening and gradual return to load—not just passive treatments.3
Elbow Fractures
What is is: Fractures may involve the radial head, olecranon, or distal humerus, depending on the mechanism of injury.
Who it affects: Athletes, older adults with falls, or anyone involved in high-impact trauma.
Our approach: Post-fracture rehab (with or without surgery) focused on restoring range of motion, strength, and functional mobility across the shoulder-elbow-wrist chain. We also address compensations from immobilization.
Our Whole-Body Approach to Elbow Rehab
At Strength in Motion, we don’t stop at localized treatment. Pain at the elbow often reflects a breakdown elsewhere—in scapular mechanics, shoulder stability, or trunk control. That’s why we incorporate:
- Shoulder and upper back strengthening
- Core integration through Pilates-based movement
- Functional, sport-specific loading patterns
- Education and load management strategies
Whether you’re dealing with chronic tendon pain or recovering from a fracture, our goal is to help you return to the activities that matter to you—stronger and more capable than before.
Ready to Get Started?
Don’t let elbow pain slow you down. Contact Strength in Motion in Reno, Nevada today to schedule your evaluation and take the first step toward a pain-free, active life.
References
- Cullinane FL, Boocock MG, Trevelyan FC. Is eccentric exercise an effective treatment for lateral epicondylitis? A systematic review. Clin Rehabil. 2014;28(1):3-19.
- Lucado AM, Glaviano NR, Welch Bacon CE. Scapular muscle activity and upper extremity kinematics in patients with lateral epicondylalgia: A systematic review. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2019;47:46-56.
- Reinking MF, Hayes AM. Medial epicondylalgia: a review of current concepts. Sports Health. 2014;6(2):146–152.
- Schindelar L, Court-Brown C. Outcome after fractures of the radial head and neck in adults: A prospective cohort study. Bone Joint J. 2020;102-B(3):347–354.
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