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The elbow area includes muscles, tendons, bone and nerves. These structures are also connected to your hand and arm. A painful elbow can cause much frustration and affect hand and arm movement.
Treatment of elbow injuries focuses on increasing the patient's range of motion and providing strengthening exercises. Specialized techniques and modalities are also used to decrease pain, inflammation, numbness, and tingling.
Bursitis
Swelling and pain in the bursa, a fluid filled cushion at the tip of your elbow, can be caused by a sharp blow or constant trauma to the elbow.
Cubital Tunnel
This condition occurs when the ulnar nerve gets entrapped within the elbow joint. The ulnar nerve is otherwise known as the "funny bone" and can cause problems if it becomes compressed.
Fractures
You can shatter or crack any of the 3 bones that make up the elbow. This can happen by falling or bumping your elbow. Pain and swelling can result due to a fracture.
Medial / Lateral Epicondylitis
Use of your hand or elbow repeatedly in the wrong way can cause an elbow muscle or tendon to become strained, inflamed, or torn. You may notice your elbow is red, swollen or tender. Sharp pain can make everyday activities difficult, such as turning your hand or lifting a small object.
Nerve Irritation
You may irritate or pinch a nerve by leaning too hard on your elbow, causing numbness, tingling, and pain in the elbow.
