Elbow pain can sneak up on you. At first, it may just feel like a small ache when you grip, lift, swing, type, pull, or carry something. Then it starts showing up during workouts, yard work, pickleball, golf, tennis, climbing, biking, manual labor, or even simple daily tasks like opening a jar or holding a coffee mug. Many people assume all outside elbow pain is “tennis elbow.” But elbow pain is not always that simple. At Performance & Recovery Clinic in Basalt, we evaluate e

Your wrists and forearms work harder than most people realize. They help you: Grip Type Text Lift Push Pull Carry Bike Climb Swing a golf club Hold ski poles Use tools Support body weight during exercise When the wrists, forearms, hands, or elbows become stiff or overloaded, everyday tasks can start to feel uncomfortable. You may notice tightness while typing, pain with gripping, stiffness after lifting, or discomfort during activities like cycling, climbing, golf, tennis, pi