Simple nerve stretch may ease stubborn tennis elbow pain

NCT ID NCT07146620

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding a specific nerve-stretching technique to standard massage and trigger-point therapy can better relieve chronic tennis elbow. Forty-six adults with at least three months of elbow pain received either standard care alone or standard care plus radial nerve mobilization. Researchers measured pain, grip strength, and function right after treatment and again three months later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
radial nerve mobilization technique
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease chronic tennis elbow pain and improve grip strength.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 46 participants. The added benefit over standard massage may be small or not last long.

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Locations

  • Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

    Barcelona, Spain

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