Elbow Pain
If you are experiencing elbow pain it is most commonly related to overuse and tendonitis. You might experience pain on the tip of the elbow with pain on clipping and fine finger movements such as playing the piano or using a mouse or keyboard.
This requires a thorough assessment of the elbow itself, ergonomics (how you were doing things at work), as well as contributing factors that may be contributing to your symptoms such as posture, neck or upper back problems, and nerve or blood vessel entrapment.
Successful treatment typically begins with physiotherapy where we use acupuncture, laser, hands-on therapy as well as a unique exercise program to get quick results. We frequently use acupuncture to assist in pain reduction.
A resistant tennis elbow is successfully treated with Shockwave Therapy.
If you are experiencing elbow pain, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan. Depending on the underlying cause of the pain, treatment may include rest, physical therapy, medication, or in some cases, surgery.
Conditions that cause Elbow Pain
The most commonly searched conditions that cause elbow pain include:
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- Tennis elbow: This is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle (the bony bump on the outer side of the elbow).
- Golfer’s elbow: This is a condition similar to tennis elbow, but the pain and inflammation occur in the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle (the bony bump on the inner side of the elbow).
- Elbow bursitis: This is a condition characterized by inflammation of the bursa (a fluid-filled sac) located at the tip of the elbow, which can cause pain, swelling, and limited range of motion.
- Olecranon fracture: This is a type of elbow fracture that occurs in the olecranon (the bony tip of the elbow), which can cause severe pain and limited range of motion.
- Radial head fracture: This is a type of elbow fracture that occurs in the radial head (the end of the radius bone that connects to the elbow joint), which can cause pain and limited range of motion.
- Elbow Osteoarthritis: This is a degenerative joint condition that can affect any joint in the body, including the elbow joint, and can cause pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion.
- Elbow sprain: This is a common injury that occurs when the ligaments in the elbow joint are stretched or torn, causing pain, swelling, and limited range of motion.
