Chiropractic care can be an excellent choice for relief of
elbow pain. Not only does chiropractic care avoid the use of medications or
surgeries, it aims to address the source of the pain as well as treat the
symptoms. By actually fixing the structural components of your elbow (bones,
muscles, etc.), you can experience both pain relief and prevention of future
elbow problems.
There are three bones involved in the elbow joint: the
radius (forearm), ulna (lower arm) and humerus (upper arm). The ball and socket
style joint allows us to move the arm in a variety of ways, such as when we do
bicep curls or when we turn the arm from palm facing down to palm facing up.
The complexity of this joint means there are plenty of opportunities for strain
and injury, irritation or inflammation. Usually pain in the elbow is caused by
some combination of overuse, overexertion, genetic makeup and/or degenerative
disease.
Common elbow conditions that can be treated by chiropractors
include tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and bursitis. Tennis elbow, also known as
lateral epicondylitis, is a kind of tendonitis that results from overuse of the
muscles and tendons that connect the forearm muscles. The repetitive motion of
tennis can lead to this condition and usually causes a small amount of pain at
first. The pain gradually increases and can make shaking hands or squeezing
objects difficult. It is unlikely to go away on its own, and chiropractic
treatment will likely include rest and ice, exercises, massage, and joint
manipulation.
Golfer’s elbow is similar to tennis elbow, but instead of
the back or outside of the elbow, the condition usually affects the inside of
the elbow. It is usually caused by repetitive stress from golf maneuvers,
although golfer’s elbow can also arise from one violent swing. In addition to
golfers, other people who use their elbows in a similar manner to golfers, such
as carpenters, can experience this particular pain. Treatment for golfer’s
elbow is very similar to that for tennis elbow.
Bursitis refers to inflammation or injury to the bursae,
which are our joints’ shock absorbers. The elbow bursa is located at the end of
the elbow, between the bones and loose skin. Bursitis is usually caused by
trauma, prolonged pressure such as leaning on a desk, infection, or medical
conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. If left untreated, pain and difficulty
moving the elbow can result. The usual treatment for bursitis is ice and
ultrasound.
As you can see, chiropractors have much to offer those with
elbow pain. Consult your chiropractor to find out how to best evaluate, treat,
and relieve common elbow conditions.
Author Bio:
Dr. Matt Ramirez graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Human Biology in 2004 and received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2006. He specializes in auto injury recovery and rehabilitation and has enhanced and improved thousands of lives as well as treated people of all ages over the years. He is also an expert in health and wellness, massage therapy, chiropractic care, and more...
www.apollochiropractor.com
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