If elbow pain is affecting your grip, movement, or daily activity, our elbow pain treatment in Higham Ferrers and Rushden offers tailored, effective relief.
Elbows are not the most loved or respected joints. Nobody ever says “My, what attractive elbows you have.” Yet, without them most sports and jobs, and even feeding ourselves, would be impossible.
If you’ve injured your elbow, or developed golfer’s or tennis elbow you’ll know how frustrating it is when they hurt.
Common causes of elbow pain:
Golfer’s /Tennis elbow – Usually these injuries are caused by repetitive pulling on the tendons that attach to the elbow joint, thought they don’t have to be caused by golf or tennis! They are a form of tendonitis and are often referred to as epicondylitis. The area gets inflamed, and since it is hard to rest our elbows, so it can be very difficult to stop the inflammation.
Osteoarthritis – It’s possible to have arthritis in the elbow, which can be incredibly frustrating for sportsmen and women. Bear in mind that even if the arthritis has been diagnosed by x-ray it might not be the actual cause of the pain. Osteoarthritis might sound like a sport-ending diagnosis, but get it assessed by a professional to find out whether the pain is actually being caused by the arthritis and not by joint stiffness. For more information about osteoarthritis click here – we’ve given it it’s own page!
Strains – Pain can come from falling on or suddenly pulling the elbow. This sort of injury is commonly seen in dog and horse owners. A lot of force can be put through the elbow when a dog yanks the lead to grab a bit of left-over sandwich that has been dropped on the pavement.
Nerve pain – Nerves in the neck or arm can cause pain in the elbow and hand too. If this is your situation make sure the person you see for treatment carries out a neurological examination to check you don’t need a scan.
Pierre says:
“It’s common to call an elbow problem Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow, but you don’t have to play either sport to have elbow pain.”
