Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow Treatment in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Pain on the outside or inside of the elbow with gripping and lifting — despite the names, most cases come from keyboards, tools, and lifting, not tennis or golf.
What is Tennis + Golfer’s Elbow?
Tennis elbow (outside) and golfer’s elbow (inside) are overuse injuries of the tendons that anchor your forearm muscles. Despite the names, most cases come from work, lifting, and hobbies — not racquets or clubs.
What causes it?
Repetitive gripping and wrist motion — keyboarding, tools, lifting, racquet sports — overload the tendon’s capacity to recover. Sudden increases in activity are the classic trigger.
When should I see a doctor?
It may be worth scheduling an evaluation if the following sounds familiar: if elbow pain has persisted beyond a few weeks, interferes with work or sport, or keeps returning when you resume activity.
How Ridgeview evaluates it
Diagnosis is usually clinical — the work is finding the loading pattern behind it.
- Examination localizing the pain to the involved tendon
- Grip strength assessment
- Review of work, sport, and lifting patterns
- Distinguishing elbow tendon pain from nerve-related symptoms
- Ultrasound evaluation for persistent cases
Common signs + symptoms
Pain on the outer or inner elbow
Pain gripping, lifting, or shaking hands
Weak grip strength
Pain that radiates down the forearm
Symptoms that worsen with repetitive hand use
Treatment depends on what is actually causing the problem.
Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include:
A progressive tendon-loading exercise program
Technique and equipment adjustments — at work as much as sport
Counterforce bracing where helpful
Injection options for cases that persist despite loading work
A graded return to full grip and lift
Why Ridgeview
Diagnosis, treatment, and a safe return.
Dr. Kroner confirms the diagnosis, identifies the loading pattern behind it, and builds a plan that treats the tendon while keeping you functional — most cases resolve without injections or surgery.
Get clarity on what’s causing it.
The first step is understanding what is happening and what your options are. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Kroner at Ridgeview Direct Care.