Can your Neck Problem Cause Tennis Elbow Pain?
Have you had a long standing tennis elbow pain and also suffer from neck pain? It is possible that your cervical (neck) problem is mimicking your elbow pain.

In this blog we will discuss the corelation between neck pain and tennis elbow pain and how to differentiate if your tennis elbow pain is localised to the elbow or being caused by your neck pain or whether your tennis elbow and neck pain co-exist. For these three scenarios, tennis elbow refers to pain on the outer part of the elbow which can radiate down into the forearm and fingers or up into the arm. And neck problems can range from pain in the pain to disc herniation to cervical headaches, etc. 
 
Lets consider the first scenario: Your pain is around your elbow and forearm. It can radiate up to the arm or down to the hands and fingers. But you do not suffer from neck pain or any problems with the cervical spine. Any activities or postures that aggravate your neck pain do not affect the elbow pain. Wearing a cervical collar does not reduce your elbow pain. In this case the neck is not likely to be a cause of your tennis elbow pain. 
 
Now lets consider the second scenario: You have pain in the neck and in your outer elbow. Every time your neck pain gets aggravated the elbow pain also increases. This could be in the form of poor posture by staring at a computer screen for long hours or sleeping in the wrong position and waking up with neck pain, etc. Relieving the neck pain reduces the elbow and forearm pain as well. This could be in the form of physical therapy, hot packcold pack, exercises, rest, etc. The reason for this co-relation between your neck and elbow pain is the nerves that exit the cervical spine supply the arm all the way to the fingertips. If these nerves are irritated or compressed due to a disc herniation or stenosis or just a poor posture of the neck, etc this can cause symptoms into the area that they supply. 
 
Coming to the third scenario: You have neck pain and a tennis elbow pain. But any changes in the neck (that were described in scenario two) does not affect the elbow pain and vice versa. Then it is possible that your neck and elbow pains are independent of each other. 
 
Watch this video to learn more about how to manage your Tennis Elbow:

 
If you suffer from elbow pain and are not sure about what is the cause of your Elbow pain, you can get your free guide on "What is the source of your Elbow Pain" HERE.

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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