Tennis Elbow treatment in Kannur at Manthra Health & Wellness Hospital is one of our most commonly treated sports and occupational injuries. Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow) — despite its name — affects far more non-tennis players than tennis players in Kannur: carpenters, cooks, IT professionals, housewives, and anyone performing repetitive forearm and wrist activities. The condition causes severe pain at the outer elbow that worsens with gripping, lifting, and turning the wrist.
The pathophysiology of tennis elbow involves degenerative changes (not inflammation, despite the "itis" suffix) in the common extensor origin at the lateral epicondyle — particularly the ECRB (Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis) tendon. This means anti-inflammatory medications and steroid injections, while providing short-term relief, do not address the underlying tendon degeneration and often lead to recurrence.
Our evidence-based tennis elbow treatment protocol at Manthra Wellness Kannur includes: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) — the most effective non-invasive treatment for chronic tennis elbow with 75–85% success rate; Dry Needling directly into the ECRB tendon and forearm muscles; Eccentric strengthening exercises (the most important single exercise for tendon healing — Tyler Twist exercises with a Theraband FlexBar); Manual therapy and deep transverse friction massage; Activity modification and ergonomic assessment for workplace modification; and Bracing with a counterforce elbow strap for immediate pain relief during activities.
Most tennis elbow patients in Kannur who complete our full treatment programme are completely pain-free within 8–12 weeks. Steroid injections are avoided whenever possible — while they provide faster short-term relief, they worsen long-term tendon health and increase re-injury risk.
End your tennis elbow pain at Manthra Health & Wellness Hospital, Kannur. Call 04972780044 or +91 7012831925 to book your assessment.