{"id":549,"date":"2022-08-03T02:23:09","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T02:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=549"},"modified":"2022-08-03T02:23:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T02:23:12","slug":"tennis-injuries-how-we-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/tennis-injuries-how-we-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennis Injuries &#038; How We Can Help!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Majority of tennis injuries are due to overuse of a muscle or joint and the rest are due to traumatic type injuries such as sudden twisting or turning of the knee joints, wrists or shoulders!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some common types of tennis injuries and how our practitioners at <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">The Melbourne Chiropractor<\/a> can help treat them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>T<\/strong>ennis Elbow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tennis Elbow is a form of overuse injury that causes extension of the elbow. The forces from hitting a tennis ball causes this type of impact continuously throughout a game of tennis and therefore is the most likely cause of injury whilst playing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>S<\/strong>ymptoms of Tennis Elbow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pain and tender elbow joint that may cause pain when lifting, clenching the fist tight or straightening the arm into an extended position. <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-is-an-olecranon-bursitis\/\">Swelling<\/a> may also be present depending on the severity of the injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Prevent Tennis Elbow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Easiest way to avoid Tennis Elbow is to strengthen the surrounding muscles using either a stress ball or gripper. Other ways are to stretch the muscles in the forearm and triceps area to ensure they do not tighten up to the point they start causing pain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>T<\/strong>reatment For Tennis Elbow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Stretching can help although our chiropractors can help decrease tension within the area by using soft tissue therapy and trigger point therapy to help alleviate the stiffness within the area. Our chiropractors can also use dry needling and mobilise the joints within the area that are not moving adequately!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Subacromial Pain Syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-is-causing-my-shoulder-pain\/\">Common shoulder injury<\/a> or concern that is due to overuse or weak musculature within the area. Usually muscles become irritated and cause inflammation within the joint causing clicking sounds and an inability to lift the arm up above the shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>S<\/strong>ymptoms of Subacromial Pain Syndrome<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Can be soreness and possible swelling depending on the extent of the injury. Usually clicking can be heard when raising the arm and can be painful on movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Prevent Subacromial Pain Syndrome<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthening the surrounding muscles of the deltoid using bands to begin with is a great way to get started. <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/best-upper-back-stretches-in-2022-for-back-pain\/\">Stretching<\/a> and warming up the upper body before training or competing is always a great way to prevent injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>T<\/strong>reatment For Subacromial Pain Syndrome<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/why-chiropractic\">Chiropractic Care<\/a> involves <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/dry-needling\">dry needling<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/massage-myotherapy\">soft tissue therapy<\/a>, mobilisations and other forms of adjustments in surrounding regions to help free up the area and decrease inflammation within the shoulder joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iStock-884678986.jpg?resize=580%2C387&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Shoulder-Pain-TMC.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iStock-884678986.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iStock-884678986.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iStock-884678986.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iStock-884678986.jpg?resize=1200%2C801&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iStock-884678986.jpg?w=1254&amp;ssl=1 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Subacromial Pain Syndrome \/ Shoulder Pain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>M<\/strong>uscle Strains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Common Injury that can occur to anyone who plays a sport. Common reason can be the lack of stretching or poor conditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>S<\/strong>ymptoms Of Muscle Strains<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Muscle Stiffness<\/li><li>Bruising or Swelling<\/li><li>Weakness and Pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Prevent Muscle Strains<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A warm up is always a great way of combatting such an injury. <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/best-low-back-stretches-in-2022-for-back-pain\/\">Stretching<\/a> throughout the weak and ensuring that <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/common-posture-issues-and-how-you-can-improve-them\/\">correct posture<\/a> is being used throughout daily life can help prevent strains from occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>T<\/strong>reatment For Muscle Strains<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/should-i-use-ice-or-heat\/\">Ice or Heat<\/a> is great for as soon as the injury occurs. Compression of the strained muscle can also help sooth the area. Elevation is also a good way to reduce swelling depending on the severity of the injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/about\">Our team<\/a> of Chiropractors are able to help stretch, mobilise and adjust areas of concern. <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/can-chiropractic-care-help-pelvic-instability\/\">Pelvic instability<\/a> can be an issue in most <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/can-chiropractic-care-benefit-an-athlete\/\">athletes<\/a> and therefore would be something to look more into. As for <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/has-time-run-out-to-fix-your-posture\/\">postural issues<\/a> everything plays a part in bodily movement which means there can be other factors which may be playing a part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Note: If you are someone who is looking for help or wants to find out more about our services don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to our team of practitioners! Online bookings are available online and we are available 7 days a week at our <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/broadmeadows\">Broadmeadows<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/westmeadows\">Westmeadows<\/a> and Fawkner Chiropractic Clinics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMClogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Majority of tennis injuries are due to overuse of a muscle or joint and the rest are due to traumatic type injuries such as sudden twisting or turning of the knee joints, wrists or shoulders! Below are some common types of tennis injuries and how our practitioners at The Melbourne Chiropractor can help treat them! 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