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Tennis Elbow Orthopedic Edgewater

Personalized treatment with Dr. Paul Rothenberg to get you moving again

Elbow pain got you down? If gripping a tennis racket, carrying groceries, or even typing makes you wince, you could have tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. These injuries can mess with your day-to-day life, but Dr. Paul Rothenberg in Edgewater has your back, or rather, your elbow. We’ll figure out what’s wrong and help you feel better, fast.

What’s Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow usually happens when the tendons on the outside of your elbow get sore from overuse. You don’t have to be a tennis champ to deal with it. Things like swinging a hammer, painting a fence, or typing all day can irritate those tendons.
Here’s what it feels like:
  • Sharp or burning pain on the outer elbow
  • Trouble holding things, like a mug or phone
  • Pain that kicks in when you’re active
  • Soreness if you press on the elbow

What’s Golfer’s Elbow?

Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, usually affects the inside side of the elbow. It results from repeated activities such as grasping a golf club, lifting weights, or even cutting shrubs. You don’t need to play golf to feel the burn.

Signs you might notice:
  • Achy or stiff inner elbow
  • Tingling or numbness running down your arm
  • Pain when you squeeze stuff or move your wrist
  • Weaker grip, making things slip

Why Do These Injuries Happen?

Both problems result from overworking your forearm muscles and tendons. Swinging a racket, hammering nails, or typing for hours might result in small rips where the tendons contact the bone. This causes swelling and agony. Keep ignoring it, and even small tasks can become a big deal.

Tired of Elbow Pain?

Dr. Rothenberg’s expert care can help you get back to your life, pain-free.

How We Treat You

At Dr. Rothenberg’s Edgewater office, we dig into what’s causing your pain. We’ll check your elbow and might use X-rays or MRIs to be sure it’s tennis or golfer’s elbow. Then, we make a plan that fits your life, whether you’re a weekend athlete or a desk worker.

We usually start with these:

Resting and changing how you do things to give your elbow a break

Icing it and taking meds to cut down swelling

Physical therapy to make your forearm stronger

A brace to support your tendons while they heal

Stretches to keep things flexible

If that’s not enough, we might try shots to calm the pain. If it’s really bad and nothing else works, surgery could be the fix, where we clean up the damaged tendon.

Bouncing Back After Surgery

If you need surgery, Dr. Rothenberg will clear out the bad tendon tissue and set you up for healing. You’ll wear a brace for a few weeks, then hit physical therapy to get your strength and movement back. It might take a few months, but stick with the plan, and you’ll likely be back to normal without the pain.

Why Dr. Rothenberg?

Dr. Paul Rothenberg knows how tough that is. With years of experience in Edgewater, he offers both simple fixes and surgery when needed. We’re all about you—listening, explaining, and guiding you until you’re back to your best.
  • Keep It From Coming Back
  • Once your elbow’s feeling good, here’s how to keep it that way:
  • Learn the right way to swing or lift
  • Pick gear that fits, like a good racket or tool
  • Stretch before you start moving
  • Do exercises to toughen up your forearm and wrist

Say Goodbye to Elbow Pain

Tennis or golfer’s elbow doesn’t have to run your life. Dr. Paul Rothenberg is here to help you feel like yourself again.
Call to set up your appointment. Helping folks in Edgewater and nearby