What should you know about tricep tendonitis massage?

The triceps tendon attaches the back-of-arm muscle to the elbow. Repeated pushing, throwing, dips, or sudden increases in training can irritate this attachment. Pain is often felt near the back of the elbow and may worsen when you straighten the arm against resistance. Soreness after exercise can overlap with tendon pain, so timing, tenderness, strength, and movement are useful details for assessment.

A therapist may use gentle massage around the triceps and shoulder to reduce muscle guarding, followed by a graded exercise plan. Do not aggressively rub the tender point, massage through sharp pain, or use massage to enable the same provoking workout. Reduce heavy pushing temporarily, keep comfortable elbow movement, and return to loading in stages. Physiotherapy can guide strength progression; shockwave therapy or other options may be discussed when symptoms persist.

Seek prompt care after a pop, sudden loss of pushing strength, visible hollowing, substantial swelling, or bruising. Arrange assessment when pain persists despite reducing the trigger, wakes you repeatedly, or prevents normal elbow use. Redness, warmth, fever, or rapidly increasing swelling also needs medical review.

Is the pain coming from the tendon, elbow joint, or nearby muscle? How much massage is appropriate, and which exercises should begin first? When would physiotherapy, shockwave therapy, or another treatment be reasonable?