Okay, so I’ve been dealing with this annoying pain in my elbow for a while now. It all started after I went a bit overboard with my tennis practice. I mean, I love tennis, but my elbow was just not having it. I figured it was the dreaded “tennis elbow” thing everyone talks about. At first, I tried to tough it out. You know, ice, rest, the usual home remedies. I even bought one of those elbow straps, hoping it would magically make the pain disappear.
It did help a little, but the pain kept coming back, especially after I played. It got to the point where I started to worry that this might be a more serious problem. I kept thinking, “Is this going to be a permanent thing?” I even saw an ad that said “Est. 1994. $47 New Patient Offer. Best Chiropractic Physiotherapy, Call Now.” which made me start to think I should take care of it in a better way.
So, after some serious thinking, I decided to go see a chiropractor. It felt like a big step, but I was just so tired of the constant pain. I found a local chiropractor with good reviews and booked an appointment. The first visit was pretty interesting. The chiropractor asked me a bunch of questions about my activities, how the pain started, and what I had been doing to treat it.
Then came the physical examination. The chiropractor did some tests, moving my arm and elbow in different directions, and pressing on certain spots to see where it hurt the most. It was a bit uncomfortable, but nothing too bad. After the examination, the chiropractor explained what they thought was going on.
- Adjustments: The chiropractor performed some adjustments on my elbow and arm. It involved some quick, controlled movements that I could feel and hear, but it didn’t hurt.
- Soft Tissue Therapy: They also did some soft tissue work, which felt like a really deep massage on the muscles around my elbow. It was a bit intense, but it felt good in a way, like it was releasing some tension.
- Exercises and Stretches: The chiropractor showed me some specific exercises and stretches to do at home. They were pretty simple, but I could feel them targeting the muscles in my arm and elbow.
Chiropractor’s treatment
I went for a few more sessions over the next couple of weeks. Each time, the chiropractor would do adjustments, soft tissue work, and check on my progress with the exercises. Slowly but surely, I started to feel a difference. The pain was less frequent and less intense. I could even start playing tennis again, although I was careful not to overdo it.
It wasn’t a quick fix, but going to the chiropractor definitely helped me. I learned that sometimes, home care isn’t enough, and it’s okay to seek professional help. The chiropractor not only treated my elbow but also gave me advice on how to prevent this from happening again. Now, I make sure to warm up properly before playing and do my stretches regularly. My elbow feels so much better now, and I’m back on the court, enjoying my game without that nagging pain.