Tennis elbow treatment in London
Pain on the outside of the elbow that will not shift with rest. We treat the tendon properly, with rehabilitation and shockwave where it earns its place.
- Initial assessment £85
- Hampstead & Highgate
- No GP referral needed
- Appointments in 24 to 48 hours
Medically reviewed by the SMARTPHYSIO clinical team · August 2026
Understanding tennis elbow
- Pain on the bony point on the outside of the elbow
- Pain gripping, lifting a kettle or shaking hands
- Weakness of grip
- Pain that spreads down the forearm
- Tenderness to touch over the outer elbow
- Aching after typing, DIY or racket sports
- Overload of the forearm tendons that lift the wrist and fingers
- Spikes in gripping activity: DIY weekends, new gym programmes, racket sports
- Desk and mouse work that keeps the same muscles working for hours
- Despite the name, most people who get it do not play tennis
- If elbow pain has lasted more than a few weeks
- If grip weakness is affecting work or daily tasks
- If rest alone has not fixed it, which is common
- If pain came with a sudden injury rather than gradually
Our approach to tennis elbow
Tendons do not respond to rest alone. They respond to the right load, applied progressively.
Tennis elbow is a tendon problem, and tendons recover through progressive loading rather than rest. Your assessment confirms the diagnosis, rules out the neck and other mimics, and finds your starting point.
Treatment is built around a graded strengthening programme for the forearm, with hands-on treatment for the surrounding muscles. For stubborn cases that have not settled with rehabilitation, shockwave therapy has good evidence and is available in clinic.
What your programme can include
Where to find us in London
Two clinics in north London, and home-visit teams working from Kensington and Chelsea. Can’t come to us? We come to you.
ClinicHampstead
444 Finchley RoadLondon NW2 2HY★ 4.8 · 140 reviewsView clinic →
ClinicHighgate
244 Archway RoadLondon N6 5AX★ 5.0 · 14 reviewsView clinic →Home-visit base
Kensington
2 Kensington SquareLondon W8 5EPHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →Home-visit base
Chelsea
48-56 Ebury Bridge RoadLondon SW1W 8QFHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →
What our patients say
“Shokola was great with my 12 year old daughter. She got straight to the issue and made good and practical suggestions for treatment.”
Google review →“Harsha has been kind, attentive and has helped me hugely with my hip and Achilles injuries. She’s a brilliant and very knowledgeable physiotherapist and I recommend her highly.”
Google review →“I have seen several different therapists at Sammy Margo’s over many years. Every one has been excellent. When I was recovering from a hip replacement the physio I received helped me recover really quickly. Highly recommended.”
Google review →“I had a full hip replacement following a cycle accident, and have daily physio visits on weekdays for three weeks. I am already able to walk short distances without a stick or crutch, and this is entirely due to the work they have done with me.”
Google review →“Thanks to Olga I have made great strides in my recovery from the after-effects of sepsis. My strength, balance and mobility have improved enormously under her excellent physiotherapy. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Google review →Frequently asked questions
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Let's get you moving again
Tell us about a home visit and we will call you back the same working day, or book a clinic appointment online.
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