Navarre Chiropractic Center, serving Navarre and the nearby region, offers joint adjustments and other treatments to help with elbow pain caused by tennis elbow. Sometimes, the pain in your elbow may extend and turn into wrist pain. No matter where you experience this pain, our chiropractor can help. Let's discuss it further.
General Information
Tennis elbow is a condition that commonly occurs in tennis players, although anyone who frequently uses their elbow, such as painters, can be affected. Specifically, this condition affects the tendons, causing them to become overloaded due to repetitive motions. This repetitive stress leads to the development of tiny tears in the tendons.
While playing tennis regularly, especially with poor backhand technique, can lead to tennis elbow, it can also arise from other activities such as:
• Working as a plumber
• Professional painting
• Driving screws as a carpenter
• Cooking in a restaurant or similar setting
• Regular use of a computer mouse as part of your job
It's important to note that age also plays a role, with those between 30 and 50 being at the highest risk.
Symptoms
As mentioned earlier, elbow pain from this condition can radiate and turn into wrist pain. In addition to discomfort, you may find it difficult to perform certain tasks, such as holding a coffee cup.
Diagnosis and Treatment
The first step in addressing the issue is a thorough evaluation. We will ask you questions to understand how the pain developed. Through a medical history report, we will gather information about your lifestyle, including your occupation and hobbies, which can provide insights into the cause of the condition.
In many cases, we can diagnose the problem based on this information alone. However, if our chiropractor suspects another underlying issue, we may recommend an X-ray. For chiropractic treatment, a joint adjustment may be suggested, where our practitioner realigns the joint to its proper location. It's important to note that adjustments are not suitable for everyone and are primarily for those experiencing pain due to a misaligned elbow joint.
Exercise therapy is often an effective approach for treating elbow joint pain. Our chiropractor will guide you through a series of exercises that strengthen the elbow and promote circulation to the area for healing. This helps improve both function and flexion.
Contact Navarre Chiropractic Center in Navarre, FL
If you would like to schedule an appointment for elbow joint pain treatment at Navarre Chiropractic Center, contact us today at 850-939-3339.