Tennis Injuries: Why Your Body Gets Sore (And How I CAN Help)
Tennis is one of those sports that looks smooth… until your body reminds you it absolutely isn’t 😅
I see this all the time at Flora Chiropractic in Ocean Grove — people who love their weekly hit, social comp, or return to tennis after a break… and suddenly their elbow, shoulder, back, or knee is not on board.
Tennis is fast, repetitive, and one-sided. That combo is great for fitness, but it can also overload certain joints and muscles if your body isn’t moving well.
Common Tennis Injuries I See
🎾 Tennis elbow
This is one of the classics. Repetitive gripping and swinging can irritate the tendons around the elbow, leading to pain with lifting, gripping, or even holding a coffee cup. It’s not just an “elbow problem” either — shoulder, wrist, and neck mechanics often play a role.
🎾 Shoulder pain
Serving and overhead shots put a lot of demand on the shoulder. Tight chest muscles, stiff upper backs, or poor shoulder control can lead to strains, pinching sensations, or ongoing soreness.
🎾 Lower back pain
Rotating, bending, and quick changes of direction load the lower back. If your hips and mid-back aren’t moving well, the lower back often takes the hit.
🎾 Knee and hip pain
Lunging, pivoting, and side-to-side movement can stress the knees and hips, especially if strength or control through these areas isn’t ideal.
Why It Happens
Often it’s not just “too much tennis.” It’s:
stiff joints not sharing the load well
tight muscles pulling things out of balance
weakness or poor movement control
posture from work/life affecting how you move on court
Your body is amazing at compensating… until it can’t anymore.
How I Help at Flora Chiropractic in Ocean Grove
When tennis injuries walk through the door, I’m not just looking at the sore spot. I’m looking at how your whole body is moving.
Care may include:
✔️ Chiropractic adjustments to improve spinal and joint mobility
✔️ Massage and soft tissue therapy for tight, overworked muscles
✔️ Cupping therapy where helpful for muscle tension
✔️ Exercise rehabilitation (physiotherapy-style) to build strength and control
✔️ Advice on movement patterns, load, and recovery
The goal isn’t just to calm things down, it’s to help your body handle tennis better so pain doesn’t keep coming back.
You Don’t Have to Stop Playing
One of the biggest worries people have is: “Do I have to give up tennis?”
Usually? No. We just need to make your body more resilient, improve how you’re moving, and manage load properly.
If you’re in Ocean Grove or the Bellarine area and tennis has left you with elbow pain, shoulder tightness, or a cranky back, let’s sort it out properly.
