VERT/Sports Therapy
← Injuries & Conditions

Grip, throw, and press without the ache

Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, wrist tendon irritation, and throwing-related medial elbow pain all come from load exceeding tissue capacity. The fix is rarely rest alone — these tendons need graded, specific loading to remodel.

Common symptoms

  • Pain on the outside or inside of the elbow with gripping
  • Weakness holding, carrying, or shaking hands
  • Wrist pain with pressing, front rack, or push-ups
  • Pain during the throwing motion
  • Aching that lingers hours after activity

What causes it

  • Repetitive gripping, typing, racquet, or club work
  • Throwing volume outstripping shoulder and forearm capacity
  • Weak shoulder and scapular support shifting load down the chain
  • Sudden changes in equipment or technique
  • Wrist mobility restrictions in loaded positions

How we treat it

01

Elbow, wrist, and shoulder chain assessment

02

Isometric loading for immediate pain relief

03

Progressive eccentric and heavy-slow tendon loading

04

Grip and forearm capacity building

05

Technique and equipment adjustments

Questions we get

Will a brace fix tennis elbow?

A strap can reduce symptoms while you train, but it doesn't build tendon capacity. Use it as a tool alongside loading, not instead of it.

How long do tendon injuries take?

Tendons remodel slowly — expect 6-12 weeks of consistent loading for durable change.