Elbow Pain
The elbow joint is one of the most common areas of the body for people to complain about, so if you suffer from elbow pain you are not alone. Elbow pain can come on at any age from elbow trauma, or can come from wear and tear on the joint due to aging. Whatever the reason, you should not have to live with elbow pain that stops you from doing the things you love. There are a variety of effective treatment options for elbow pain at Blue Mountain Wellness in Lebanon County, all of which can get you moving again with less pain.
Why Does elbow Pain Star
For most people, elbow pain starts from aging, injury, or repetitive stress on the elbow. Unless the pain starts after a sudden injury, elbow pain often begins as small pain that happens on rare occasions and then increases in frequency and intensity over time until it gets in the way of your life. Over the course of an average day your elbows go through a lot. They are one of the most stressed joints in the entire body. Over time this constant wear and tear on the joint causes the cartilage between the bones to break down. Acute Injuries are also a big cause of elbow pain. The connective tissue in and around the elbow joint can get damaged from moving the wrong way leading to problems with mobility and pain. If these injuries are not treated properly, they can easily turn into chronic elbow issues.
What Happens When the Pain Doesn’t Go Away?
When elbow pain is ignored it can often progress into a more advanced condition causing more pain and less mobility. Over time this constant wear and tear on the joint causes the cartilage between the bones to break down. The bone gets more stressed with less cartilage causing the degenerative process to start within the joint. This is what is happening in an arthritic joint and why it causes pain. It is a slow process and often the symptoms are vague at first, like occasional dull, achy pain and stiffness. As the joint degenerates further, more symptoms can show up like sharper pain, weakness around the joint, swelling, redness, tingling, and numbness. Eventually, these symptoms start to limit mobility and get in the way of doing the things you love. The best way to prevent this from happening is to get your elbow pain evaluated and treated before it gets worse.
I initially went in for upper back pain and after completing the treatment program, I feel like a whole new person. The care I have received was very thorough. The staff is awesome, they are all very friendly, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!
-Chevele C.
Conditions Causing elbow Pain
Elbow pain can develop from a variety of causes since there are many important structures within the elbow. The leading causes of elbow pain are:
Arthritis of the elbow (Degeneration over time)
Athletic injuries or intense athletic activity
Chronic infection like Lyme Disease
Ligament sprains and/or tears
Inflammatory arthritis like Rheumatoid/Psoriatic
TREATMENT OPTIONS in Lebanon County, PA
After thoroughly evaluating the information obtained during the examination, the chiropractor will design a customized treatment plan for you. Treatments for elbow pain may include various therapies such as:
- Regenerative Medicine like PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) restores tissue and stimulates the healing of damaged structures
- Radial pulse wave (RPW) therapy stimulates blood supply and cell growth in the damaged area, leading to the regeneration of healthy tissue
- Laser therapy to help reduce inflammation
- Electric stimulation therapy to relieve muscle tension
- Vibration plate therapy activates the muscles and nerves
- Stretching and strengthening exercises for elbow stability
Information about each of these therapies and treatments can be found on our website. We look forward to helping you feel better and elevating your health to a whole new level.
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Our Chiropractic Techniques
Radial pulse wave
Radial pulse wave (RPW) therapy stimulates blood supply and cell growth in the damaged area, leading to the regeneration of healthy tissue
Electric stimulation therapy
Electric stimulation therapy to relieve and muscle tension
Vibration plate therapy
Vibration plate therapy to activate the muscles and nerves
Regenerative Medicine like PRP
Regenerative Medicine like PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) to restore tissue and stimulate healing of damaged structures
Schedule an appointment
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