Best Tennis Elbow Support Braces & Straps for Lateral Epicondylitis

Using your device correctly is critical for effective pain relief. Properly, follow these steps for counterforce straps (the most common solution):

• Identify the Pain Point: Locate the tender spot on the outside of your elbow (the lateral epicondyle). This is where the injured tendons attach.
• Position the Strap The tennis elbow support strap must be worn 1 to 2 inches below the painful bony point—over the thickest part of the forearm muscle belly. 
• Center the Pressure Pad: If your brace has a gel or foam pressure pad, ensure this pad is placed over the forearm muscle, not directly over the bony, painful area of the elbow.
• Apply Tension: Tighten the strap until you feel firm, comfortable pressure that relieves the symptoms. It should be snug enough to hold the muscles but never so tight that it restricts circulation or causes numbness in your hand.</li> </ol>

While the supports may look similar, Tennis Elbow is pain on the outside of the elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis), and Golfer's Elbow is pain on the inside of the elbow (Medial Epicondylitis). The best support for tennis elbow is used to compress the wrist extensor muscles, whereas the support for golfer's elbow is used to compress the wrist flexor muscles on the opposite side. Many of our counterforce strap designs can be used for both conditions simply by rotating the placement on the forearm.

For compression sleeves, simply ensure the sleeve is pulled up to align the compression zones over the elbow joint for uniform tennis elbow support across the entire area.