Elbow Pain Treatment in the Greater Phoenix Area
Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, and Fountain Hills
Elbow pain can come in many forms. The most common is a condition called tennis elbow, which affects up to 3% of people worldwide. Although it does affect about 5% of tennis players, tennis elbow can result from any repetitive motion involving the elbow. The pain it creates can restrict movement, resulting in the person being unable to conduct the activity that caused the condition in the first place.
Of course, tennis elbow is far from the only source of elbow pain. There are many possible causes, though each has the same effect of causing pain and restricting arm movement. People use their arms every day, making elbow pain one of the most debilitating types of pain one can experience. Elbow pain can make it impossible to conduct simple daily tasks, including lifting, cleaning, or working.
Elbow Pain Causes
One-time injuries, including fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains, can cause chronic pain if they're not dealt with correctly. These injuries tend to occur when somebody attempts to lift too much weight or pushes themselves too far when exercising.
Tennis elbow, which affects not only tennis players but anyone who engages in repetitive arm motions. A form of tendonitis, tennis elbow can cause constant aches and pains, even when the arm is at rest.
Swelling or inflammation of the bursa sacs that cushion the muscles, bones, and tendons in the elbow. Repetitive motion can cause the bursa sacs to swell, causing pain.
Septic arthritis causes pain, limited movement, and swelling. This infection is common in those with diabetes or compromised immune systems. People who regularly use IVs may also contract this condition.
Cellulitis can cause inflammation of the skin. Common symptoms include swelling and pain around the elbow.
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the elbows. This condition causes the immune system to fight against healthy tissues, creating pain and swelling.
Osteoarthritis can lead to the breakdown of the protective cartilage in the elbow bones. Stiffness and pain result when the bones start rubbing together.
Benefits of Physical Therapy for Elbow Pain
Physical therapy reduces the amount of pain in the elbow, allowing the patient to use their arm again without having to stop and rest as often.
Physical therapy costs less than surgical solutions.
Patients receive customized programs, including exercises specifically targeted to the affected area. These plans also take the cause of a patient’s elbow pain into account, ensuring that the exercises don’t trigger the condition.
Strengthening of the muscles surrounding the elbow. This is particularly important for those who experience one-time injuries, including sprains and fractures. Stronger muscles support the damaged bone, allowing it to recover more quickly.
Improves blood flow to the muscles and tendons, allowing both to gain strength and do their jobs properly.
A physical therapist may teach the patient ways to use their arms so they’re not affected by their elbow pain.
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Our goal is to provide supportive and effective patient care.
If a patient has suffered an injury that limits elbow mobility and causes chronic pain, Liberated Rehabilitation can help.
We can study the origin of a patient’s pain to determine the cause.
Building from this knowledge, we create customized at-home physio programs that patients can follow to strengthen their muscles and regain elbow function. As a result, patients can regain the use of their arms and escape the pain that has held them back.