Spinal Rehab Sports Medicine

ELBOW PAIN

Elbow pain is any discomfort felt in the elbow region. It is the type of condition that can have many causes. Some people feel pain all the time while others only feel pain during physical activity. It is important to see a sports medicine professional if the pain lasts more than a few days.

What is de Quervain’s tenosynovitis?

De Quervain’s makes thumb movement painful and difficult, making simple tasks such as picking something up hard to accomplish. It differs from patient to patient, at times appearing suddenly and for others coming on more gradually. Women are 20% more likely than men to experience de Quervain’s.

What are the causes of elbow pain?

There are multiple causes associated with pain felt in the elbow. For instance, a patient may have a dislocated elbow. That can happen due to impact sports injuries or a massive fall. But the more common causes of pain are sprains, strains, and fractures to the area.

What are the symptoms of elbow pain?

The symptoms may vary based on the cause of pain. A dislocated elbow will cause pain the moment it happens while the pain from a strain or sprain may get worse as the injury gets more severe. Similar to a dislocated elbow, if there is a fracture in the area a patient will feel pain the moment it happens and the extent of that pain will be a lot more than a simple strain or sprain.

What is the treatment for elbow pain?

The treatment for such an injury depends on the cause. That is why it is so vital to get checked out by a doctor and get the proper sports injury treatment. If you first experienced pain, avoid activity that could aggravate the injury for a few days. If it gets better, it may have been a minor impact injury but if the pain continues or returns the moment you start playing sports or training again, it is time to seek sports medicine treatment.

We encourage anyone with pain i the elbow to make an appointment with a sports medicine doctor at the Spinal Rehab Sports Medicine clinic. Dr. Meyer will help you by diagnosing the cause of the pain and recommending the best treatment and rehabilitation strategy

Additional Resources:

Elbow Arthritis
5 Tips for Elbow Pain
Golfers Elbow