Elbow Pain Treatment in Barnsley
Elbow pain can make everyday actions like gripping, lifting or typing surprisingly difficult. Most elbow pain comes from the tendons and muscles around the joint rather than the joint itself, and it usually responds well to the right rehabilitation. At Function First, our Barnsley physiotherapists find what is driving your elbow pain and guide you back to full use.
Condition
What causes elbow pain?
Elbow pain most often comes from the tendons that attach around the joint, though it can also involve the joint itself or symptoms referred from elsewhere. Common causes include:
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia), felt on the outside of the elbow
- Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylalgia), felt on the inside
- Tendon overload from repetitive gripping, lifting or racquet sport
- Bursitis, or swelling at the point of the elbow
- Nerve irritation around the elbow or forearm
- Arthritis and age related changes in the joint
Because grip and forearm problems can be linked to the wrist and neck, we assess the whole arm, including your wrist and hand and neck where relevant.
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Common elbow pain symptoms
- Pain on the outside or inside of the elbow
- Pain that worsens with gripping, lifting or twisting
- Tenderness to touch around the bony points
- A weak or painful grip
- Aching that spreads into the forearm
- Stiffness after rest
When to seek urgent help: if your elbow pain followed a fall or heavy impact, the joint is very swollen or looks out of shape, or you have numbness or weakness in the hand, seek prompt medical assessment.
Physiotherapy for elbow pain in Barnsley
Tennis and golfer’s elbow are tendon problems, and tendons respond best to the right amount of loading over time rather than complete rest. After assessing you, we build a plan through our physiotherapy in Barnsley that settles your pain and then progressively strengthens the tendon and forearm so it can cope with what you ask of it.
Strength and load management
Tendon problems recover when they are loaded in the right way and at the right pace. In Barnsley’s only purpose built physiotherapy gym, we guide your strength and mobility training so the elbow rebuilds capacity steadily, and we help you adjust the work, sport or hobby that set it off in the first place.
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Why choose Function First
- Barnsley's only purpose built physiotherapy gym
- An education first approach, so you understand your elbow and how to look after it
- Regular check ins, a dedicated rehab app and support between sessions
- Chartered, HCPC registered physiotherapists
- A 5.0 rated clinic trusted across Barnsley
Team
Meet the team
Your care is led by our team of chartered physiotherapists, including founder Thomas Harley-Blake (MCSP), who is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You can read more about our physiotherapists and their experience.
Book elbow pain treatment in Barnsley
If elbow pain is affecting your grip, your work or your sport, we can help. Book an appointment online or contact the clinic and we will help you move better.
FAQ’s
Frequently asked questions
How long does tennis elbow take to heal?
Tennis elbow can be stubborn, but most people improve over a number of weeks to a few months with a structured loading programme. Consistency and the right level of loading make the difference, and we will guide both.
Should I rest my elbow completely?
Complete rest rarely helps tendon problems and can make them slower to recover. Modified activity and progressive loading usually work better, and we will show you how.
Is tennis elbow only caused by tennis?
No. Any repeated gripping, lifting or twisting can bring it on, from work tasks to DIY. Most people we treat for it have never played tennis.
Do I need an injection for elbow pain?
Many cases settle with physiotherapy alone. Injections are sometimes considered but do not build the tendon’s capacity, so they are not usually a first choice. We will advise if further options are worth discussing.
