Despite the name, tennis is a minor player here. The research consistently links this condition to repetitive or forceful gripping, wrist extension and forearm rotation, whether that's from work, sport or everyday tasks. Trades, hospitality, hairdressing, gardening, screen-heavy desk jobs with a lot of typing and mouse use, and even carrying shopping or small children or golf, can all load the tendon in the same way a tennis backhand does.

Dry needling is a technique where a very fine, sterile needle (the same type used in acupuncture) is inserted into a tight, tender spot in a muscle, often called a trigger point. Once the needle is in, your practitioner will either hold it in place or gently move it to bring on a small involuntary muscle twitch. "Dry" simply means no medication or fluid is injected. The needle itself does the work.

Trochanteric bursitis refers to inflammation of the bursa that sits between the greater trochanter and the skin of outer most aspect of the hip. The irritated bursa will be thickened, swollen, tender to touch, and may radiate pain down the side of the thigh. It is important to note that bursitis is rarely present in isolation and will typically accompany a tendon pathology or may be a result of a direct trauma to the area.

If your adolescent child is experiencing persistent lower back pain, especially during or after sports, it could be more than just a strain. Pars defects are common in active teens and can significantly impact their ability to participate in sports. Understanding this condition, how it occurs, and what you can do to support your child’s recovery is crucial.

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