Elbow Pain Treatment Specialist Q&A

There are several different causes of elbow pain, from one-time injuries (acute) to overuse injuries (chronic). Diseases, such as arthritis, can also cause elbow pain, and are typically a chronic condition.

Acute causes of elbow pain include:
-Dislocated elbow
-Fractured elbow
-Strains and sprains

Overuse (wear and tear) causes of elbow pain include:
-Bursitis
-Tennis elbow
-Golfer’s elbow
-Trapped nerves
-Cubital tunnel syndrome
-Radial tunnel syndrome
-Stress fractures

Also known as medial epicondylitis, golfer’s elbow causes pain, inflammation, and tenderness in the muscles on the inside of the elbow and forearm. It results from the overuse or wear and tear of the tendons, bones, and muscles in the elbow, which are responsible for several motions, including wrist flexion. Activities that require repetitive gripping motions can often lead to golfer’s elbow, such as throwing, golfing, racket sports, rock climbing or weight training.

The treatment for golfer’s elbow may involve rest, ice, compression and avoidance of aggravating activities. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be used with the advice of a medical professional. In some cases, physical rehabilitation therapy is utilized to treat golfer’s elbow. To treat the underlying cause of golfer’s elbow, chiropractic care may also be prescribed. If conservative treatments fail to provide relief from golfer’s elbow, more interventional methods may be utilized.

Also known as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow is a painful condition caused by overuse of the elbow. As its name suggests, playing tennis or other racket sports can cause this condition, however several other activities besides sports can also lead to tennis elbow. This condition is characterized by inflammation or micro-tearing of the tendons on the outside of the elbow. It occurs when the forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from repeating the same motions again and again, which is known as overuse.

The treatment for tennis elbow may include rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), as well as the avoidance of activities that aggravate the elbow. With the advice of a medical professional, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be used. In some cases, physical rehabilitation therapy is utilized to treat tennis elbow. To treat the underlying cause of tennis elbow, chiropractic care may also be prescribed. If conservative treatments fail to provide relief from tennis elbow, more interventional methods may be utilized, including surgery. However, surgical methods are typically used only as a last resort when treating tennis elbow.

If you are experiencing elbow pain, come to Global Neuro & Spine Institute today. Our kind and compassionate professionals are experienced in treating elbow pain and can help you on the road to recovery. Contact us today to book an appointment for elbow pain treatment, or visit our clinic for more information. We serve patients from all across the Sunshine State, in Orlando FL, Conway FL, Edgewood FL, Jensen Beach FL, Ocean Breeze FL, Rio FL, Malabar Palm Bay FL, Melbourne FL, Atlantis FL, Palm Springs FL, Boynton Beach FL, Fort Pierce FL, White City FL, St Lucie FL, Plantation FL, Pine Island Ridge FL, Lauderhill FL, Winter Park FL, Bertha FL, Alafaya FL and surrounding areas. We look forward to serving you!