PHYSICAL THERAPY

ELBOW PAIN AND TREATMENT

If you’re struggling with elbow pain, you know how it can affect everything from lifting a coffee cup to typing at work. Your elbow is a complex joint where your upper arm meets your forearm, allowing you to bend your arm and rotate your hand through everyday movements. When pain strikes this critical joint, even simple daily tasks can become frustrating and difficult.

Athletes who perform repetitive throwing or swinging motions are especially vulnerable to elbow injuries. If you’re over 50, you may also be at higher risk due to natural changes in bone density and muscle strength that occur with aging.

 

The good news? You don’t have to live with elbow pain. Physical therapy for elbow pain focuses on reducing inflammation, restoring strength and flexibility, and getting you back to your normal activities without discomfort. Our personalized treatment plans address the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms, so you can enjoy lasting relief.

Whether your elbow pain came on suddenly or has been bothering you for months, we’re here to help you recover and prevent future injuries.

COMMON CAUSES OF ELBOW PAIN

Learn some common causes of elbow pain. At Buffalo Back and Neck Physical Therapy we are uniquely qualified to help you diagnose and treat any issues elbow related. Contact us today if you are experiencing discomfort, acute or chronic elbow pain. 

Bursitis refers to the inflammation of fluid filled sacs intended to limit pressure and friction between bones and soft tissues throughout the body.   This is often a quite painful condition that results in significant functional impairment.

Common Causes of Elbow Bursitis:

  • Trauma
  • Gout
  • Throwing
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Repetitive motion, vibration, or other similar stress
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Infection
  • Gout
  • Hard blow to the tip of the elbow

Common Signs and Symptoms of Elbow Bursitis:

  • Ache
  • Pain (especially with the application of pressure)
  • Stiffness
  • Swelling
  • Restricted movement
  • Redness and warmth

 

This condition is otherwise referred to as “lateral epicondylitis”. A very common form of tendonitis, more plumbers, painters and carpenters develop this condition than actual tennis players. Regardless, this is a very painful condition resulting from chronically and repetitively overusing the elbow.

Common Causes of Tennis Elbow:

  • Chronic overuse
  • Repetitive motion
  • Trauma
  • Working with vibrating tools / instruments

Common Signs and Symptoms of Tennis Elbow:

  • Inflammation
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Weakened or painful grip

 

The medical name for golfer’s elbow is “medial epicondylitis.” Like its cousin, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow affects more than just those for whom the condition is named. People who work at computers for extended periods of time as well as those who perform heavier repetitious tasks such as electricians and mechanics are all susceptible to this form of tendonitis.

Common Causes of Golfers Elbow:

  • Chronic overuse
  • Repetitive motion
  • Trauma
  • Working with vibrating tools / instruments

Common Signs and Symptoms of Golfers Elbow:

  • Inflammation
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Weakened or painful grip

 

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