What is Elbow Pain?
The elbow joint is where your upper arm bone (humerus) meets your lower arm bones (radius and ulna). The elbow joint contains soft tissues that are vulnerable to injury, including tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
Depending on your specific injury, elbow pain can appear with other symptoms, including:
-Redness and swelling
-Pain that radiates down the forearm
-Inability to fully bend or straighten your arm
-Difficulty grasping objects or lifting heavy things
Elbow pain can interfere with your ability to work or perform daily tasks like getting dressed in the morning. The friendly and knowledgeable team at Apex Spine and Sport in Celina creates an individualized treatment to help you find relief from elbow pain.
What Causes Elbow Pain?
Elbow pain can affect anybody, but it’s especially common among athletes who participate in sports like tennis and golf that require repetitive elbow movements. People with occupations that require repetitive arm movements like swinging a hammer are at increased risk of elbow pain.
The expert providers at Apex Spine and Sport diagnose and treat many conditions that cause elbow pain, including:
-Forearm, humerus, and elbow fractures
-Biceps tendon tears at the elbow
-Osteoarthritis of the elbow
-Elbow bursitis
Elbow pain can come on suddenly like after an acute injury, or it can develop gradually. Overuse injuries that result from repetitive stress tend to start out mild and worsen over time.
How Is Elbow Pain Diagnosed and Treated?
First, your chiropractor at Apex Spine and Sport carefully reviews your symptoms and medical history and performs a physical exam. They check your elbow for signs of injury like tenderness and swelling. They also do imaging tests like an X-ray.
Then they discuss the best course of treatment for your particular condition. Depending on your needs, treatment of elbow pain can include:
The team at Apex Spine and Sport may refer out for regenerative medicine treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections at Alpha Ortho & Sports Medicine in Prosper. These treatments use healing factors from your own body to promote tissue repair and regeneration.
If you suffer from elbow pain, call Apex Spine and Sport in Celina (972) 357-1009 or book an appointment online today.
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