02/12/2026
Pickleball is fun… until your elbow starts talking back. 🎾
Elbow pain from pickleball is usually a form of overuse. Repetitive gripping, quick wrist snaps, and frequent backhands can irritate the tendons on the inside or outside of the elbow. It often begins as a mild ache after playing and slowly turns into pain when gripping a coffee mug, opening a jar, or even shaking hands.
The good news is you do not have to quit playing. Early treatment, soft tissue work, mobility for the wrist and shoulder, grip mechanics, and proper recovery can calm irritation before it becomes chronic.
If your elbow feels sore after games, that is your sign to address it early so it does not sideline you.