Réhabital
Triceps Tendinopathy Treatment in Côte Saint-Luc
Pain at the back of the elbow, just above the point, that appears when pushing, doing push-ups or throwing may come from the triceps tendon. At Réhabital in Côte Saint-Luc, Colin Teghen Tamuton, physiotherapist and OPPQ member, assesses your elbow and shoulder and builds a loading plan suited to your sport or work.
Book an AppointmentUnderstanding This Condition
The triceps brachii sits at the back of the upper arm. Its three heads join into a tendon that attaches to the olecranon, the bony point of the elbow. It straightens the elbow and contributes to shoulder stability. Triceps tendinopathy is less common than tennis elbow, but it appears in people who push a lot: weight training (bench press, dips), gymnastics, throwing, racquet sports or repetitive manual work. The tendon becomes sensitive and less tolerant of load, usually without significant inflammation. Examination looks for precise pain above the olecranon, pain with resisted elbow extension and pain at end-range bending. It must be distinguished from olecranon bursitis (a swollen pouch at the elbow point), joint problems, ulnar nerve irritation or, rarely, a tendon rupture after a sudden effort. Treatment aims to rebuild the tendon's load capacity.
Common Symptoms
Common Causes
Repeated pushing
Bench press, dips, push-ups or overhead work place high demand on the tendon.
Rapid increase in load
Raising weights, volume or frequency quickly leaves little time for the tendon to adapt.
Throwing and racquet sports
Fast elbow extension at the end of the motion loads the triceps attachment.
Manual work
Hammering, pushing or repetitive tool use can sustain the overload.
Technique and recovery
Extreme range, little recovery between sessions or marked fatigue reduce tendon tolerance.
Our Treatment Approach
Physiotherapy starts by confirming tendon overload and ruling out bursitis, nerve involvement or rupture. We then adapt your training or tasks: temporarily reducing movements that cause marked pain without stopping all effort. Strengthening progresses from sustained contractions to banded or dumbbell elbow extensions, then to more demanding pushing movements. We also train the shoulder and shoulder blade, since poor control there increases elbow load. In the gym we adjust range, grip and volume, then reintroduce heavy lifts gradually. Manual techniques may help comfort but do not replace progressive loading. Pain that stays sharp despite these adjustments is a reason to reassess.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Wear clothing that exposes the arm. We discuss your activities, training and how the pain has evolved. Examination includes palpating the tendon, resisted strength tests and elbow and shoulder range. You leave with a load plan and clear exercises.
At-Home Self-Care Tips
- Temporarily reduce heavy pushing and dips that cause marked pain.
- Keep tolerated movement rather than immobilising the arm.
- Do the prescribed exercises regularly at the agreed dose.
- Monitor pain during exercise and the next day to adjust progression.
- Reintroduce heavy loads gradually.
- Avoid deep massage on a very sensitive tendon.
Prognosis & Recovery Timeline
With progressive loading most triceps tendinopathies improve, but tendons adapt slowly: several weeks to a few months is common. Useful milestones are tolerance to push-ups, loaded extensions and the movements of your sport.
When to See Us at Réhabital
Book physiotherapy if pain at the back of the elbow persists or limits your training or work. Sudden pain with a pop and loss of the ability to straighten the elbow after an effort may indicate a rupture and needs prompt medical assessment. A red, hot, swollen elbow point, especially with fever, requires urgent care. Numbness in the ring and little fingers also warrants assessment.
Why Réhabital Clinic
We tie exercises to your goals: getting back to lifting, throwing or working without pain. Réhabital is on the ground floor of Cavendish Mall, with no stairs, free parking, and evening and Sunday hours. Private-insurance receipts are issued. Book through Jane App or call (438) 842-3550. The 10% first-clinic-visit discount does not apply to physiotherapy.
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Address
D4-5800 Cavendish Blvd
Côte Saint-Luc, QC H4W 2T5
Phone
(438) 842-3550Hours
Mon–Fri: 10AM–8PM
Sun: 10AM–4PM
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