If you have ever felt that sharp, nagging ache on the outside of your elbow and thought, “How on earth do I have tennis elbow? I don’t even play tennis…” you are not the only one wondering this. Most of the women I know have never held a tennis racket in their life. Instead they are holding laptops, toddlers, laundry baskets, phones, groceries, and sometimes … their entire world together. And that’s exactly why tennis elbow shows up. In this blog, lets break down what’s really going on and why Tennis Elbow can affect people who don't even play tennis or other sports ....
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As a busy executive mom, when elbow pain starts interfering with your day, be it typing, lifting, cooking, carrying, you don’t ignore it. You try to handle it sensibly. You rest it, ice it, you buy the brace. You try a few stretches from the internet. And when the pain keeps coming back, it feels confusing and frustrating. If you have been there, you are not alone and you are not doing anything wrong. Most elbow pain relief fails not because you didn’t try hard enough, but because four important pieces are often missed. In this blog, let’s talk about what these missing pieces usually are.
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If your elbow pain has been lingering for weeks, maybe months and you have already tried it all - rest, ice, a brace, pain relief cream, maybe even “just pushing through” you are probably wondering: Why is this not going away? And more importantly - What am I missing?
First, let me say this clearly: You are not failing at recovery. And your body isn’t broken. Elbow pain, whether it’s tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow, is persistent for a reason. And it’s usually not because you didn’t rest enough. In this blog, lets discuss why this happens and what can you do instead ....
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If you wake up with that nagging ache in your elbow, whether it’s tennis elbow on the outer part or golfer’s elbow on the inside, you are not imagining it. Morning pain isn’t just random, and it’s not just part of ageing. For many executive moms who spend the day typing, lifting, multitasking, and trying to squeeze in self-care, nighttime is supposed to be when our body rests and recovers. But if your sleeping position is aggravating your elbow, it could be sabotaging your healing without you realising it. In this blog lets discuss how elbow pain can flare up in the mornings and some easy ways to avoid it ....
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As a busy, high-achieving mom, you don’t have time for pain to slow you down, especially when it shows up in the form of nagging elbow pain every time you type, lift groceries, or reach overhead. Whether it’s tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) or golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis), that sharp or burning pain can sneak into your daily life and make even simple tasks feel frustrating. You may have already tried over-the-counter painkillers or creams, only to find they offer short-term relief at best. But here’s what most people don’t realise - these conditions don’t just go away with rest and meds. If you are stuck in a cycle of temporary fixes, it’s time to look at what’s really causing the problem and what you can do to support long-term recovery.
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