You don’t have to be an athlete to suffer from the sharp, burning pain of tennis elbow. While the name suggests a sports-specific injury, lateral epicondylitis is actually a common overuse condition that affects anyone performing repetitive forearm movements, from office professionals and carpenters to weekend gardeners.
At Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center in Brentwood, MO, Dr. Brenda Kingen, DC, provides a comprehensive, non-invasive approach to treating this debilitating condition. By combining structural alignment with advanced soft-tissue therapies, we help you regain your grip strength and return to your daily activities without pain.
What Is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow is an inflammation or, more accurately, a micro-tearing of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. It usually develops over time due to repetitive stress on the wrist and arm. If left untreated, the constant irritation can lead to chronic degeneration of the tendon, making simple tasks like turning a doorknob or lifting a coffee mug feel impossible.
Our Integrated Approach to Treatment
Dr. Kingen utilizes a "triple-threat" strategy at our Brentwood, MO, office to treat both the symptoms and the mechanical causes of elbow pain:
- Chiropractic Adjustments: Many people are surprised to learn that elbow pain can result from misalignments in the neck or shoulder. If the nerves exiting your cervical spine are compressed, or if your shoulder isn't moving correctly, your elbow has to overcompensate. We ensure your entire upper extremity is properly aligned.
- Active Release Technique (ART): This is a gold-standard soft-tissue movement for athletes and active adults. ART allows Dr. Kingen to identify and break up the scar tissue and adhesions within the forearm muscles. By tensioning the tissue while you move through a specific range of motion, we "unstick" the muscles and tendons, restoring fluidity and reducing pain.
- Acupuncture: To accelerate the healing process, we use acupuncture to increase local blood flow and reduce inflammation. This ancient technique is remarkably effective at "resetting" the nervous system’s pain response and promoting the repair of the damaged tendon fibers.
Why Choose Kingen Chiropractic?
The goal at our Brentwood, MO, office isn't just to provide temporary relief. We perform a thorough functional assessment to understand why your elbow became overloaded in the first place. Whether it's correcting your workstation ergonomics or adjusting your grip technique, we provide the tools to prevent the injury from returning.
If you are tired of "pushing through the pain" and want a solution for the cause of your discomfort, we are here to help. Call (314) 646-0013.