Conditions we treat · Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Tennis & Golfer's Elbow Treatment in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Elbow tendon pain rarely resolves with rest alone — and it can sideline you for months if it's not treated correctly. Whether you have pain on the outer or inner elbow, physiotherapy targeting the forearm trigger points that drive the condition produces faster, more durable results than waiting it out.
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Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow — and why they're stubborn
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) are both forms of tendon degeneration where the forearm muscles attach to the elbow. Despite their names, these conditions are just as common in desk workers, tradespeople, and parents of young children as in athletes.
The pain is driven by two factors: degenerated tendon tissue that fails to heal under repeated load, and active trigger points in the forearm muscles that refer pain directly to the elbow. Most treatments address only one of these — which is why many people try rest, cortisone, and bracing without lasting results.
Felicia's approach combines dry needling to release the trigger points maintaining the pain, eccentric loading exercises to stimulate tendon healing, and activity modification to stop the cycle of re-aggravation.
Signs you have it
Symptoms we treat
- Pain on the outer elbow (tennis elbow)
- Pain on the inner elbow (golfer's elbow)
- Weak grip or pain when gripping
- Pain lifting everyday objects
- Forearm pain with typing or mouse use
- Wrist weakness or stiffness
- Elbow pain with throwing or swinging
- Symptoms persisting despite rest
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between tennis elbow and golfer's elbow?
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) affects the outer side of the elbow — pain when gripping, lifting, or extending the wrist. Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) affects the inner side — pain when flexing the wrist or gripping. Both involve tendon degeneration at the elbow and respond well to the same treatment approaches: dry needling, eccentric loading, and load management.
Does dry needling help tennis elbow?
Yes — dry needling is highly effective for both tennis and golfer's elbow. The forearm muscles (extensor carpi radialis brevis for tennis elbow, flexor-pronator group for golfer's elbow) develop trigger points that perpetuate the tendon pain. Releasing these with dry needling breaks the pain cycle and accelerates healing, often within 3–5 sessions.
Do I need to rest completely from sport or work?
Complete rest usually isn't necessary or helpful. Tendons heal through controlled loading, not rest. Felicia will identify which specific activities are maintaining the problem and help you modify them. Most patients can continue their usual activities with guided load management throughout treatment.
How long does tennis elbow or golfer's elbow take to recover?
With structured physiotherapy, most patients see meaningful improvement within 6–8 weeks. Chronic cases (symptoms present for over 6 months) may take longer — 3–6 months is not unusual. The key is addressing both the trigger points maintaining the pain and the loading patterns that caused the tendon to degenerate in the first place.
Patient stories
Hear from our patients
"The place is comfortable. The physiotherapist is very friendly and professional. The dry needling is effective and provides real relief to my pain."
"I've been to many physiotherapists before, but Felicia is the best. She's professional, passionate, and excellent at explaining the problem and treatment."
"The information provided by Felicia is very useful and helpful. The dry needling is very effective and provides relief to my pain. Highly recommend."