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 are tennis elbow and 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 tennis and golfer’s elbow?
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 for elbow pain?
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 tennis and golfer’s elbow in Wheat Ridge
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
Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow: Common Questions
What is the difference between tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow?
Tennis elbow affects the tendons on the outside of the elbow and golfer’s elbow those on the inside. Both are overuse injuries, and neither requires playing the sport.
How long does tennis elbow last?
Many cases improve within six to twelve months, and often faster with a structured strengthening program and changes to grip and workload.
Does PRP work for tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow is one of the conditions with the most research behind PRP injections, although results vary between patients. Dr. Kroner discusses whether it suits your case.
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Medically reviewed by Christopher Kroner, MD, MPH, primary care and sports medicine physician. Last reviewed October 30, 2026.
Why Choose Ridgeview DPC for Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow Care?
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow both come from repetitive strain, but treating them well means correctly identifying which tendons are involved and what’s aggravating them in your specific case. At Ridgeview Direct Care, Dr. Kroner examines your elbow, reviews your activity and technique, and builds a treatment plan around bracing, activity modification, or physical therapy referral rather than a generic rest recommendation. As a member, you get same-day and next-day appointments when pain flares up, longer visits without a rushed 15-minute limit, and direct text or call access to your doctor as you recover. No insurance paperwork, no surprise bills — just consistent, personal care focused on getting you back to your sport.
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.
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Ridgeview Direct Care
Address: 4045 Wadsworth Blvd Ste 300, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 720-807-9961