Tennis Elbow Chiropractor in Marietta, GA
Never Played Tennis? Your Elbow Doesn't Care.
Tennis elbow is an overuse problem that hits typists, parents, and tradespeople as often as athletes. Here's how chiropractic care in Marietta helps.
"Picking up my coffee mug hurts. Shaking hands hurts. I don't even play tennis."
If that sounds like you, you're like most people with tennis elbow. It's irritation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow that help extend your wrist and grip. Typing, gardening, lifting a car seat, using tools, and yes, pickleball and tennis can all overload them.
Patients from Marietta, East Cobb, Smyrna, and Kennesaw are often surprised that we check the neck and shoulder too. Nerves to the forearm start in the neck, and how your shoulder moves affects the load on your elbow.
Quick Answer
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is overuse irritation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, causing pain with gripping and lifting. A chiropractor can help by checking the neck and shoulder for problems that add stress to the elbow and by improving alignment and motion along the arm when appropriate.
What's Really Behind Your Tennis Elbow?
Every time you grip, the forearm muscles pull on their tendon at the outer elbow. Repeat that thousands of times and the tendon gets irritated. If your shoulder or neck isn't working well, your forearm often picks up the slack. That's why we sometimes see tennis elbow with shoulder pain or a pinched nerve in the neck.
Common contributors:
Repetitive gripping
Typing, mouse use, tools, racquet sports, and carrying kids or groceries.
Neck involvement
Nerves to the forearm start in the neck; irritation there can make the area more sensitive.
Shoulder and upper back mechanics
Weak or stiff shoulder motion shifts load to the forearm.
Poor workstation setup
A mouse or keyboard at the wrong height keeps the wrist extended.
Sudden activity jumps
A weekend of yard work or a new sport can overload the tendon.
"With elbow pain, I always check the neck and shoulder. If the arm isn't moving well from the top down, the elbow ends up doing more work than it was designed to."— Dr. Steve Landry, DC · United Chiropractic Center · Marietta, GA
Why Tennis Elbow Lingers for So Many People in Marietta
Braces, rest, and anti-inflammatories can calm the tendon. But if you go right back to the same activities with the same mechanics, it flares again.
It's like a rope rubbing on a rough edge. You can patch the frayed spot, but it wears again unless you change the angle.
Top-down approach. We look at your neck, shoulder, and elbow so care addresses everything adding stress to the tendon.
How Chiropractic Care Helps Tennis Elbow
Your plan addresses the elbow and the areas that load it.
Find the cause
We pinpoint where your tennis elbow is actually coming from — spine, nerve, joint, or a combination — using your exam, nerve scan, and X-rays when needed.
Build your plan
You get a written care plan with a clear goal and an honest timeline. No mystery packages, no guesswork.
Correct, gently
Gentle adjustments restore alignment and motion to the neck and upper back, and to the elbow and wrist when appropriate, to reduce stress on the tendon.
Re-measure
We re-check with the same objective tools so you can see progress, not just hope for it.
Your First Tennis Elbow Visit at United Chiropractic in Marietta
Your new patient visit is a comprehensive exam: a full spinal exam, a Tytron nerve scan, postural X-rays if needed, and a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Landry. Here's exactly what to expect.
We listen first
You'll tell us what you're feeling, when it started, what makes it better or worse, and what you've already tried. Your story is the first clue.
Tytron nerve scan
A quick, painless scan measures temperature differences along your spine to show where nerve stress is showing up — so we're not guessing.
Digital postural X-rays (if needed)
If your exam calls for it, X-rays let us see the actual alignment of your spine and joints. Wear whatever you're comfortable in — there's no need to change. All of our exams and scans are performed in your regular clothes.
A clear answer
Dr. Landry walks you through what he found, what it means, and whether he can help. If your case needs another specialist, he'll tell you that too.
Tennis Elbow FAQs — Chiropractic Care in Marietta
Can a chiropractor help tennis elbow?
Many people with tennis elbow find relief with chiropractic care that addresses the neck, shoulder, and arm mechanics. Dr. Landry will tell you after your exam what to expect.
Can tennis elbow come from my neck?
The neck doesn't cause tennis elbow directly, but nerves to the forearm start there. Neck irritation can make the area more sensitive and cause similar pain, which is why we check both.
Will tennis elbow go away on its own?
Many cases improve over months with activity changes. Getting help sooner and addressing what's overloading the tendon can shorten that time.
What makes tennis elbow worse?
Gripping, lifting with your palm down, typing with wrists bent up, using tools, and shaking hands often make it worse.
What's the difference between tennis elbow and golfer's elbow?
Tennis elbow hurts on the outside of the elbow. Golfer's elbow hurts on the inside. Both are overuse problems of the forearm tendons.
When should I see a doctor right away?
Get prompt care if elbow pain follows a fall, the elbow is swollen or deformed, or you can't bend or straighten it.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. You can schedule directly with United Chiropractic Center in Marietta.
How much does tennis elbow care cost?
Every plan is different, so we review costs in person after your exam. Contact us or plan your visit online. We also offer a complimentary benefits check and a chiropractic savings plan for patients without insurance.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL RESULTS. READ MORE REVIEWS
Dr. Landry is a great chiropractor! He really does identify where there could be issues... I have felt more relief, and quicker recovery times.
Since starting my adjustments, my pain has been significantly reduced, and I feel much better overall. Highly recommend!
Dr Steve is the best. I've been going to him for 7 years now. I had issues with my neck, back, knees and shoulders. I can say I are working much better now.
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