09/11/2025
Meet “pickleball elbow” (the new tennis elbow) – caused by repetitive swings, tight paddle grips, and long matches.
Caused by repetitive or strenuous activities involving wrist extension and forearm rotation, such as playing tennis, painting, or using a screwdriver. Common symptoms include pain, tenderness, and weakness on the outside of the elbow. The pain may radiate down the forearm and worsen with activities that involve gripping or lifting.
Our elbow specialists at Sano see it all the time. Their advice?
✔️ Warm up your forearm muscles before you play
✔️ Use the right grip size
✔️ Rest and stretch between games
✔️ Don’t push through persistent pain
If elbow pain is keeping you off the court, our team can help you get back in the game.
