Physiotherapy for Tennis Elbow in London

What Is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that is caused by overuse or strain of the forearm muscles and tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow. Despite the name, you don’t need to play tennis to develop it; any repetitive gripping, lifting, or twisting can lead to irritation and inflammation in that area.

You may notice pain when reaching for objects, using your hand for everyday tasks, or even just shaking hands. Over time, the area can become sensitive, swollen, or weak, making regular activity uncomfortable.

The good news is that tennis elbow responds well to physiotherapy, and that’s exactly what we deliver, right to your front door.

What Can Make Tennis Elbow Worse?

There are several everyday habits or movements that can worsen your symptoms or slow down recovery. Understanding these triggers helps you make small adjustments that protect your elbow and encourage healing:

• Repetitive hand or wrist use: Activities like gardening, typing, using a computer mouse, or lifting objects with a tight grip can overload the tendons in your forearm.
• Improper technique or posture: Poor form when lifting or working can place a great deal of excess strain on your elbow without you even realising it.
• Sudden increase in activity: A quick jump in workload, like a weekend of DIY project or carrying heavy items, can trigger a flare-up.
• Weakness in supporting muscles: If your shoulder, wrist, or hand muscles aren’t strong enough, your elbow may have to work harder in order to compensate.
• Not allowing time to rest and recover: Pushing through pain or not pacing your activity properly can delay healing.

How Physit Can Help

Tennis elbow may be stubborn, but it’s highly treatable with the right support. At Physit, we help reduce elbow pain, restore strength, and improve your arm’s ability to handle everyday movement without discomfort or hesitation.

Because we come to you, every session is practical, comfortable, and completely tailored to your needs. Whether you’re having trouble lifting shopping bags, holding a cup of tea, or returning to the hobbies that you love, our in-home approach supports your recovery in applicable, meaningful ways.

Here’s a look at what your treatment may include.

• Hands-on therapy: Gentle manual techniques can help reduce tightness in the forearm, improve circulation, and relieve tension in the elbow area for faster healing.
• Stretching and mobility exercises: We guide you through safe, targeted stretches to relieve pressure on the tendon and restore flexibility in the wrist and elbow.
• Progressive strengthening: Specific exercises are introduced gradually to strengthen the muscles that provide support for the elbow, wrist, and hand, improving function and reducing the chance of re-injury.
• Grip retraining and movement coaching: We help you adjust how you lift, grip, and move through your daily tasks so your elbow doesn’t take on more strain than it needs to.
• Pain management and pacing strategies: Learning how to balance movement and rest is the key. We show you how to reduce flare-ups and manage your symptoms without losing progress.
• Real-world activity support: Whether it’s cooking, gardening, or getting back to your usual pace at work, we focus on the specific movements that matter most to you.

With Physit, we believe that it’s about thoughtful, in-home care that encourages healing at your pace, in your space. We take the time to understand your symptoms, your lifestyle, and your goals, then build a plan that works for you. Every session is a step toward less pain, greater confidence, and smoother, more comfortable movement.