11/05/2025
You may have felt elbow pain after a busy day at work, blitzing the house clean or playing sport – but when does this become a problem?
If your pain hasn’t settled down with a week of rest you may have Lateral Epicondyle Tendinopathy (LET) also called “tennis elbow”. This injury is estimated to affect 5% of the population at any one time, and the good news is that it can be treated effectively with early action!
LET is caused by changes in in the wrist and finger extensors where the tendons merge into one, attaching to the lateral epicondyle of the elbow.
Tendinopathy describes any damage to your tendons. “Tendinosis” is when the tissues making up your tendon change, collagen becomes disorganised, blood vessels invade and dense scar tissue forms. Or your tendon may be affected by sudden damage like a tear or inflammation known as “tendinitis”.
Treatment differs, depending on your diagnosis, the cause, how long you have had symptoms and the likely cause.
We will assess your needs and provide a tailored treatment plan to get you back to your regular activities as soon as possible.
