Elbow Pain

Belmont Chiropractic Rondebosch treats acute and chronic elbow pains, such as Tennis Elbow, by using a comprehensive rehabilitation programme to bring relief from pain and discomfort in your biceps and forearms. You needn’t suffer the pain of a strain when our knowledgeable and experienced chiropractor can help you.

 
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Bicep or forearm strains

It’s surprisingly easy to strain the muscles in your biceps and forearms. It’s important to get treatment as soon as possible if you think you’ve strained your arm. It would be best if you had a proper diagnosis to determine the severity of your injury so your chiropractor can devise a rehabilitation programme specific to your needs.

  • Sudden sharp, popping pain in your upper or lower arm.
  • Stiffness and soreness on the inside of your elbow or shoulder.
  • A dull ache that sharpens when you use your arm, especially when picking up items, bending and straightening it, and rotating it.
  • Bruising around the affected area.
  • Feeling as though your arm has weakened or feels like jelly.
  • Muscle spasms.
  • Overuse, such as when playing a sport with repetitive arm movement, especially racquet sports, swimming, weightlifting, and sports involving a lot of throwing.
  • Overuse resulting from a strenuous occupation that requires lifting, moving, or wielding heavy items.
  • Forearm strain can be caused by prolonged weight-bearing, for example, long-distance cyclists’ weight on their wrists when holding the handlebars.
  • The repetitive movement of typing on a computer all day can cause chronic forearm strain.
  • Landing awkwardly after a fall.
  • Sudden strain from lifting heavy items that place undue pressure on your muscles. 
  • A sudden twisting movement that overstretches the muscles or tendons.
  • Weight-bearing or resistance exercises.
  • Failure to stretch and warm up properly before engaging in weight-bearing or resistance exercises.
  • Previous bicep and forearm injuries increase the likelihood of additional injury.
  • Myofascial release of the soft tissue in the shoulder, bicep, elbow, and forearm.
  • Pain control modalities include hot and cold packs, anti-inflammatory medication, and rest.
  • Joint mobilisation carried out by a trained chiropractor.
  • Stabilisation or manipulation works on the specific area to increase flexibility and range of motion.
  • Corrective actions, including chiropractic adjustment and specific strengthening exercises.

Radial Head Dysfunction

The radial nerve is located on the underside of your arm and extends across the length of your arm. Any dysfunction affects the triceps, wrist, back of the hand, and fingers, especially the index and middle fingers. In some cases, you may lose feeling in your hand.

  • Acute, sharp pain in the affected area.
  • Tingling, burning, or numbness in your arm.
  • Pain on the outside of the elbow.
  • Swelling in the elbow joint.
  • Pain when trying to bend or straighten your elbow.
  • Pain when extending your wrist and fingers, which makes it difficult to hold items.
  • Difficulty rotating the forearm from palm up to palm down.
  • Fracturing your upper arm bone.
  • Awkward sleeping position.
  • Pressure on the nerve from a habit of simply leaning your arm on the back of your chair.
  • Direct injury, for example, falling on your arm.
  • Prolonged wrist constriction, which compresses the nerve. This could be from something as simple as wearing tight bracelets or watch straps.
  • Repetitive throwing action during sport, for example, cricket.
  • Repetitive action at work, for example, wielding a hammer or power tools.
  • Illnesses, including diabetes and kidney disease, can predispose you to nerve injury.
  • Myofascial release to remove scar tissue and release the radial nerve.
  • Pain control modalities, including anti-inflammatory medication, gels, and pain relief patches.  
  • Joint mobilisation to release pressure or compression of the radial nerve.
  • Stabilisation of the wrist or manipulation of the muscle tissue.
  • Corrective actions, including chiropractic adjustment.

Referred Pain Patterns

Referred pain occurs when you feel pain in one part of your body, but the injury is to another part. Treatment for referred pain has to address the underlying cause and not just the symptoms at the site of pain. This requires proper diagnosis and a rehabilitation programme specially designed by your chiropractor.

  • Reduced range of movement in joints, including shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints.
  • Swelling, stiffness, and inflammation in the painful area.
  • Feeling weak or number in the painful area.
  • Tingling and muscle spasms
  • Referred pain can be caused by several conditions, for example:
  • A heart attack can cause pain in your jaw, neck, or shoulders.
  • Kehr’s Sign is a ruptured spleen that causes pain in your shoulders or neck.
  • A liver cyst can cause pain in your neck and shoulders.
  • A gastric problem can cause upper back pain.
  • Kidney or colon problems can cause pain in your lower back.
  • Myofascial release of the soft tissue at the origin of the pain.
  • Pain control modalities, including anti-inflammatory medication and hot and cold packs on the site of referred pain.
  • Joint mobilisation to release nerve compression at the point of origin.
  • Stabilisation or manipulation of the muscles, joints, and tissue at the original cause of pain.
  • Corrective actions, including adjustment by your chiropractor to address misalignments at the original condition.

Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow causes pain on the outside of your elbow. Despite its name, it isn’t always caused by playing too much tennis. It’s important for your chiropractor to determine the exact cause so he can create a suitable rehabilitation programme for pain relief.

  • Pain on your outer elbow may extend down your forearm, wrist, and back of your hand.
  • Pain even when you are at rest.
  • Pain when twisting or bending your arm or wrist, for example, opening a jar. 
  • Stiffness or pain when carrying out daily activities, for example, gripping your toothbrush, holding a coffee mug, and picking up a chair.
  • Swollen elbow joint that’s tender to touch.
  • Injury as a result of strenuous or repetitive movement of your elbow and forearm at work or when playing sport, for example, at a construction site or playing racquet or throwing sports.
  • Other repetitive actions, including hand sewing and playing a string instrument.
  • A hard knock on the outside of your elbow.
  • Injury after performing a new or seldom occurring activity, such as painting the ceiling or pruning the hedge.
  • Myofascial release relieves tension in soft tissue, including muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
  • Pain control modalities, rest, cold packs, and adjusting your technique to lessen strain.
  • Joint mobilisation to relieve pressure on nerves and improve range of motion.
  • Stabilisation or manipulation to release compression and improve blood flow.
  • Corrective actions include adjustment to realign the elbow joint and reduce inflammation caused by Tennis Elbow.

Golfers Elbow

Golfers’ elbow differs slightly from tennis elbow in that it affects the tendons on the inside of your elbow. So you need a proper diagnosis from your chiropractor to determine which type of rehabilitation will bring you relief from pain and discomfort.

  • Pain and tenderness on the inside of your elbow can run the length of your forearm. 
  • Stiffness, numbness, and tingling in your elbow, wrist, hand, and fingers. 
  • Weakness that makes it difficult to carry out everyday activities.
  • Repetitive or excessive movement that stresses the elbow joint. This can include using power tools at work, weight training, and racquet and throwing sports.
  • Poor technique when carrying out specific actions, for example, lifting heavy items or swinging a golf club.
  • Myofascial release to release soft tissue in the elbow, neck, and shoulder.
  • Pain control modalities include cortisone injections, an elbow brace, and strengthening exercises. 
  • Joint mobilisation of the carpal bones should only be performed by a qualified chiropractor.
  • Stabilisation using medical-grade pressure to support the joint or gentle manipulation of the joint.
  • Corrective actions include a chiropractic adjustment to realign the joint.

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