“Is it good to massage tennis elbow?”

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“Is it good to massage tennis elbow?”

I am a 58 year old male and I have tennis elbow. Is it good to massage tennis elbow?

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**A Michael Moheimani** Orthopedist Santa Ana, CA · Accepted Answer

A Michael Moheimani Orthopedist Santa Ana, CA

Massage is very beneficial for neck, back and extremity symptoms. So it may help reduce your symptoms.

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Dr. William Joseph Bose Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine Mobile, AL

It can't hurt and may actually help. Be sure to do the other things as well.

Hope it helps!!

Dr. Bose

**Pieter S.W.A. Haen** Orthopedist Gouda, · Accepted Answer

Pieter S.W.A. Haen Orthopedist Gouda,

My advice would be to consult a physiotherapist for treatment.

**Jessica Dawn Mead** Massage Therapist Eugene, OR · Accepted Answer

Jessica Dawn Mead Massage Therapist Eugene, OR

Yes, gentle massage on the muscles surrounding your elbow is beneficial for your condition.

**Crystal A. Cinelli** Massage Therapist Norton, Ma · Accepted Answer

Crystal A. Cinelli Massage Therapist Norton, Ma

Yes!

Crystal Cinelli, LMT

**Jonathan Tuma** Massage Therapist Mystic, CT · Accepted Answer

Jonathan Tuma Massage Therapist Mystic, CT

Yes

**Dr. Arthur Fitzgerald Chau** Orthopedist Sugar Land, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Arthur Fitzgerald Chau Orthopedist Sugar Land, TX

You should wear an elbow strap, increase the racket grip, and decrease the string tension.