Summary of "Here's Why Your Elbow Hurts - Elbow Pain Problems & Types by Location"
Key Wellness Strategies, Self-Care Techniques, and Productivity Tips for Elbow Pain
- Understanding Pain Location for Diagnosis:
- The exact location of elbow pain helps identify the underlying condition, guiding appropriate treatment.
- Lateral Elbow Pain (Outside of Elbow):
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis):
- Caused by repetitive stress on the common extensor tendon.
- Treatment: Targeted stretches and strengthening exercises.
- Advanced options: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and shockwave therapy to accelerate healing.
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome:
- Nerve entrapment causing pain with wrist and forearm movement, but no numbness.
- Consider if Tennis Elbow treatments fail.
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis):
- Medial Elbow Pain (Inside of Elbow):
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis):
- Repetitive stress on the common flexor tendon.
- Treatment similar to Tennis Elbow: targeted stretches and exercises.
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain:
- Caused by trauma or repetitive stress, common in overhead athletes.
- Treatment: Rest, physical therapy, possibly PRP injections; surgery for severe cases.
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome:
- Compression of the ulnar nerve causing numbness, tingling, and hand weakness.
- Triggers: Sleeping with bent elbow, repetitive elbow flexion.
- Treatment: Activity modification, anti-inflammatories, and nighttime elbow extension splints.
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis):
- Anterior Elbow Pain (Front of Elbow):
- Arthritis (Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis):
- Symptoms: Pain with full elbow movement, loss of range of motion, clicking.
- Treatment: Activity modification, anti-inflammatory meds, joint injections.
- Distal Biceps Tendinitis:
- Repetitive stress injury causing pain and weakness.
- Treatment: Activity modification, physical therapy, and rehab exercises.
- Rare cases: Tendon rupture requiring surgery.
- Arthritis (Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis):
- Posterior Elbow Pain (Back of Elbow):
- Olecranon Bursitis:
- Inflammation of the bursa causing swelling and tenderness.
- Causes: Trauma, repetitive pressure, infection, rheumatologic conditions.
- Treatment: Ice, anti-inflammatory meds, possible aspiration.
- Triceps Tendinitis:
- Overuse injury causing tendon degeneration and pain.
- Treatment: Exercise and physical therapy to strengthen tendon and reduce symptoms.
- Olecranon Bursitis:
- Myofascial Trigger Points:
- Hyperirritable muscle spots contributing to pain, weakness, and limited motion.
- Caused by trauma, poor posture, repetitive movement, or chronic tension.
- Treatment: Stretching, strengthening exercises, trigger point injections, and dry needling.
- General Treatment and Rehab Tips:
- Exercise and rehab programs targeting both elbow and surrounding muscles are crucial.
- Early and consistent intervention with stretches, strengthening, and activity modification improves outcomes.
- Consider advanced therapies like PRP injections and shockwave therapy when appropriate.
- Use splints or braces to reduce stress and improve healing in nerve compression cases.
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