Chiropractic · Tennis Elbow Adelaide · Marion Road

Tennis Elbow Chiropractor Adelaide | Plympton Park

Picking up a full mug, shaking hands, or gripping a tool sends a jab to the outside of your elbow. You have started reaching with the other hand without thinking about it. No lock-in plans. The decision is always yours Individual responses vary.

(08) 8297 5277
$69 initial $60 standard No lock-in plans All major health funds accepted Weekdays 7am-7pm · Sat morning

528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038 · Est. 1972 · Free on-site parking

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About this concern

General information only. Your plan is confirmed after assessment. Individual responses vary.

Picking up a full mug, shaking hands, or gripping a tool sends a jab to the outside of your elbow. You have started reaching with the other hand without thinking about it.

Pain on the outside of the elbow when you grip is one of the most recognised features of tennis elbow, where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bone (Vicenzino, 2003, Manual Therapy).

A thorough assessment helps identify what may be contributing. Research suggests manual therapy and exercise may help manage lateral epicondylalgia (Bisset et al., 2006, BMJ). Individual responses vary.

Anything you lift with the palm down bites at the elbow and runs into the forearm. The weight you used to carry without a thought now makes you wince.

Pain provoked by lifting with the palm down is a typical pattern in lateral epicondylalgia, and assessment helps identify what may be loading the tendon. Research suggests manual therapy and exercise may help manage the pain (Bisset et al., 2006, BMJ). Individual responses vary.

This page is general information only and is not a personal diagnosis or treatment plan. Care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability.

Does this sound familiar?

Picking up a full mug, shaking hands, or gripping a tool sends a jab to the outside of your elbow. You have started reaching with the other hand without thinking about it.

Pain on the outside of the elbow when you grip is one of the most recognised features of tennis elbow, where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bone (Vicenzino, 2003, Manual Therapy).

A thorough assessment helps identify what may be contributing. Research suggests manual therapy and exercise may help manage lateral epicondylalgia (Bisset et al., 2006, BMJ). Individual responses vary.

Anything you lift with the palm down bites at the elbow and runs into the forearm. The weight you used to carry without a thought now makes you wince.

Individual responses vary. Assessment confirms whether care is appropriate for you.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your first visit is an unhurried assessment, not a rushed treatment. Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) takes a history of your elbow pain, examines how your elbow, wrist, forearm, and grip load and move, and explains what he finds.

Where appropriate, gentle treatment may begin the same visit. The decision is always yours.

All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.

Individual responses vary. Assessment confirms whether care is appropriate for you.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Stapleton Chiropractic is an evidence-based chiropractic practice at 528 Marion Road, Plympton Park, Adelaide (Est. 1972). An initial consultation costs $69 and includes a comprehensive 30-minute hands-on assessment. All major health funds accepted; no referral needed.

We listen carefully , ask the right questions, and build a clear picture of what has been going on.

Hands-on testing and biostructural analysis to identify what may be contributing to your concern.

Individual responses vary. Assessment confirms whether care is appropriate for you.

Common questions

These answers are general information. Your plan is confirmed after assessment. Individual responses vary.

What is tennis elbow?

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylalgia, is an overload injury of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, where the forearm muscles attach. It is a common musculoskeletal condition whose main feature is a painful loss of grip strength. Individual responses vary.

What is the difference between tennis elbow and golfer's elbow?

They are the same kind of tendon overload on opposite sides of the elbow. Tennis elbow affects the outside and golfer's elbow affects the inside, involving the wrist-flexor tendons. You do not need to play either sport to develop them.

Can a chiropractor help with tennis elbow?

A thorough assessment comes first. Research suggests manual therapy combined with exercise may help manage the pain and function of tennis elbow, particularly in the early weeks. Individual responses vary, and we will tell you if another approach would suit you better.

How much is a first appointment for tennis elbow at Stapleton Chiropractic?

A first visit is $69 for an initial consultation and a standard visit is $60. No referral is needed and most health funds provide a rebate on the spot.

Should I just get a cortisone injection for tennis elbow?

A cortisone injection often helps in the short term, but several trials found higher recurrence and poorer outcomes at one year compared with conservative care. It is worth an informed conversation with your GP about timing and expectations. The decision is always yours.

This page is general information only and is not a personal diagnosis or treatment plan.

Book your first visit

Open the diary and pick a time that suits. No referral needed. No lock-in plans.

Your first visit
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)

B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq) · AHPRA registered

$69

Initial consultation

Choose a time that works for you

  • $69 first visit
  • Weekdays 7am-7pm
  • Saturday mornings
  • Free parking
  • All major health funds
  • No lock-in plans

Prefer to call? (08) 8297 5277

All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary. The decision is always yours.

Last clinically reviewed: 22 April 2026 by Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)

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