Are you struggling with nagging elbow pain in Jupiter?
Tennis elbow care from Dr. Steve Muscari, team chiropractor for the Miami Marlins
If your elbow aches when you grip a racquet, a golf club, or even a coffee mug, you may be dealing with tennis elbow, an overuse injury of the tendons on the outside of the elbow. It isn't just for tennis players. Golfers, pickleball players, lifters, and desk workers get it too.
Meet Dr. Steve Muscari, DC. He has treated Jupiter athletes and active adults since 2009, works with PGA Tour players, and is certified in Active Release Technique (ART). At New Path Chiropractic, you get his full attention in a one-on-one visit, with a plan built around your arm, your sport, and your schedule.
Are You Suffering From Tennis Elbow?
Watch this video to learn how it forms.
Tennis Elbow Symptoms: What It Feels Like and Where It Hurts
Pain on the outer elbow that can travel down the forearm
The pain usually sits over the bony bump on the outside of the elbow, called the lateral epicondyle. It can spread down the forearm toward the wrist. Common signs include:
- A burning or aching pain on the outer elbow
- A weaker grip when shaking hands or lifting a coffee mug
- Pain when turning a doorknob, twisting a jar lid, or straightening your arm
- Tenderness when you press on the outer elbow
Tingling or numbness in the fingers is a different story. It can point to a nerve issue in the neck or wrist, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Tennis Elbow vs. Golfer's Elbow
The two are easy to confuse. Outer elbow pain is the classic pattern here, while inner elbow pain suggests golfer's elbow. Both are tendon overuse problems, and Dr. Steve can tell which one you have during your exam.
What Causes Tennis Elbow?
Repeated strain on the tendons that lift your wrist
The muscles that extend your wrist and fingers share a tendon that attaches at the outer elbow. Repeated gripping or wrist extension overloads that tendon until it becomes irritated and painful. It often builds gradually and tends to be worse in your dominant arm.
Common triggers include:
- Racquet sports such as tennis and pickleball
- Golf swings and heavy gripping in CrossFit or weight training
- Typing or using a computer mouse for long stretches
- Carpentry, painting, or bricklaying
- Knitting, sewing, or playing piano
- Lifting objects with your palm facing down
How We Treat Tennis Elbow at New Path Chiropractic
Soft tissue work, shockwave, and rehab built around your sport
Rest alone rarely fixes a tendon that keeps getting loaded. Dr. Steve combines hands-on care with therapies that support healing, then rebuilds your strength so the problem does not come back. Your plan may include:
Hands-On Soft Tissue Care
- Active Release Technique (ART) to release tight forearm muscles and scar tissue around the tendon
- Graston Technique to break up adhesions with instrument-assisted soft tissue work
Shockwave, Dry Needling, and Laser
- Shockwave therapy for stubborn, long-standing tendon pain
- Dry needling to calm irritated trigger points in the forearm
- Cold light laser therapy to support tissue recovery
Adjustments and Rehab
- Chiropractic adjustments to the elbow, wrist, shoulder, and mid-back when joint motion is limited
- Corrective exercises guided by Dr. Steve's Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) training, so your grip, shoulder, and upper back share the load
Treatment varies from patient to patient, and Dr. Steve will explain what fits your stage of recovery.
Tennis Elbow Exercises and Home Care Between Visits
Simple ways to calm the tendon while it heals
What you do between visits matters. The right exercise at the wrong stage can set you back, so Dr. Steve will show you which movements fit your recovery. Left alone, it can drag on for months, and these steps help most people:
- Modify the activity that triggers pain, especially repeated gripping and palm-down lifting
- Wear a counterforce brace or strap on the forearm during activity
- Avoid sleeping with your elbow bent tightly under your pillow
- Add gentle forearm stretches and light strengthening once your provider approves them
Some athletes also use KT tape during play. Ask Dr. Steve whether it makes sense for you.
Can Mid-Back or Neck Problems Contribute to Elbow Pain?
Sometimes the elbow is only part of the story. A stiff mid-back, rounded posture, or weak shoulder can push extra load into the forearm and keep the tendon irritated even after local treatment. In some patients, symptoms only settle once the thoracic spine is addressed, so Dr. Steve checks the whole chain from neck to grip.
If you notice back and elbow pain together, read how the mid-back can drive elbow pain.
Tennis Elbow FAQs
Quick answers from Dr. Steve Muscari's Jupiter clinic
Ready for Elbow Pain Relief in Jupiter?
Book a one-on-one visit with Dr. Steve
New Path Chiropractic Wellness and Sports Rehab Center
425 Greenwich Circle, Suite 100, Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 653-1197
