As an executive mom juggling work, home, and everything in between, chances are you have brushed off a little elbow soreness now and then. Maybe it flares up while lifting a heavy bag, typing late into the night, or even stirring a pot of dinner. It’s easy to chalk it up to being busy or "just getting older." But that nagging ache might be a sign of something more specific like tennis elbow, even if you have never picked up a racquet in your life. And the surprising truth? Many working moms are at a higher risk for developing it, without even realising it. Lets discuss more in this blog.
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is simply the result of repetitive stress on the forearm muscles and tendons. That means things like:
- Reaching across your desk for the mouse
- Typing on a laptop with poor wrist support
- Carrying groceries or kids on one side
- Swiping and scrolling on your phone without a break
These aren’t “injuries” in the traditional sense. They are daily habits that slowly wear your body down. Watch this video for more details on Understanding Tennis Elbow - Causes and Symptoms:
Most mums are constantly multitasking. Whether you are working long hours at a desk, balancing a toddler on your hip, or trying to sneak in chores between Zoom calls, your arms are in motion all day. And with stress levels running high, your body is already in overdrive, meaning your muscles are tighter, your posture is more strained, and recovery is slower. This perfect storm makes repetitive use injuries like tennis elbow more likely and more frustrating when they show up.
The earlier you catch the tennis elbow, the easier it is to manage. You don’t need to stop everything or take long breaks. But a few small changes in how you move, carry, and work can make a big difference. Get the course on "Simple Solutions to Manage your Tennis Elbow" HERE. In this course you can learn effective, easy-to-implement strategies to manage your tennis elbow pain, such as adjusting your posture, supporting your arms, and using quick movement resets. These help to achieve long term pain relief, without changing your busy routine.
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