Why Your Tennis Elbow Keeps Coming Back (Stop Resting It)

If your tennis elbow settles down when you rest, then comes straight back the moment you play again, you're not alone. And rest alone won't fix it. In this video I explain why tennis elbow keeps returning for club players (especially over-35s with desk jobs), a quick self-test you can do right now, and the 3-exercise protocol I use with players to settle pain and rebuild the tendon properly. 🎾 FREE 10-DAY SERVE SPEED CHALLENGE Tennis-specific mobility and strength routines to help you move better, build a more explosive serve and stay injury-free: 👉 https://courtfitmethod.com/challenge-... ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Why your tennis elbow keeps coming back 0:36 Does this sound familiar? 1:06 Quick self-test 1:43 It's not just inflammation 2:50 3 reasons it keeps returning 3:35 The first exercise I use 4:20 The 3-exercise protocol 7:00 Client result: back to full matches in 6 weeks 7:51 Free 10-Day Serve Speed Challenge 💪 THE PROTOCOL 1. Isometric wrist extension hold: 3–5 holds × 30–45 sec 2. Slow eccentric wrist extension: 2–3 sets × 8–12 reps, 3–5 sec lowering 3. Grip strengthening: squeeze, hold 2 sec, release slowly Do this 2–3 times a week, build the load gradually, and manage your court time while you build back up. 👋 ABOUT ME I'm Joe Burke, LTA Level 3 Tennis Coach and NSCA-CSCS Strength & Conditioning Specialist, based in North London. I help club players get fitter, stronger and injury-free so they can play better tennis. 🌐 acefitness.uk ⚠️ This video is for general education and isn't a substitute for individual medical advice. If your pain is severe, getting worse, or comes with numbness or swelling, see a physio or doctor. #tenniselbow #tennisfitness #tennis