Are you tired of living with elbow pain?
Physio For Seniors Can Help You Achieve Elbow Pain Relief
If you are tired of living with elbow pain, you are not alone. Whether from overuse, injury, or a medical condition, elbow pain can limit your ability to perform even the simplest tasks.
Thankfully, physiotherapy in Howe Street and Denman Street, BC Area can help you gain relief from elbow pain and improve your overall function. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation and take the first step toward elbow pain relief!
Common causes for elbow pain
Elbow pain is a common condition that can be caused by various factors, from overuse to injury to medical conditions. Here are some of the most common reasons for elbow pain:
Elbow Sprain / Strain
This occurs when the ligaments, muscles, or tendons of the elbow are sprained, strained or torn due to unexpected overstretching of the tissues, leading to swelling, pain, and difficulty moving the elbow.
- Repetitive Strain: An overuse injury experienced by seniors can be from excessive repetitive motion of the fingers, hand and wrist such as with house cleaning, keyboarding, mouse use, knitting and crocheting.
Tendinopathy
This diagnosis describes any problem with a tendon, including disease, injury, or inflammation. The most common types of injuries to a tendon include tendonitis and tendinosis.
- Tennis elbow: This condition is a result of repeated use of muscles of the outer elbow and forearm leading to repeated pulling/ tearing of the tendon near its bony attachment at the elbow. Pain and inflammation in the tendons of the outer elbow (lateral epicondyle) are a consequence of this action. Tennis elbow is commonly associated with tasks that involve gripping, lifting, or twisting the forearm, such as using a tennis racket, paintbrush, or hammer.
- Golfer’s elbow: It is similar to tennis elbow, except the pain is on the inside of the elbow due to overuse of muscles that grip and flex the wrist and fingers.
This is a condition in which the joint becomes inflamed, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis can all affect the elbow joint.
Nerve injuries
Several nerves run through the elbow to the forearm and hand, and nerve injuries can result from traction and compression due to forceful, repetitive stresses on the elbow joint.
Bursitis
This is a condition in which the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac near the elbow joint, becomes inflamed and swollen due to repetitive pressure or a direct blow to the elbow. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and limited range of motion.
Elbow fractures (Olecranon)
Falls are the most common causes of upper extremity fractures, including elbow fractures, resulting in stiffness, weakness, and persistent pain.
At Physio For Seniors in Howe Street and Denman Street, BC Area, our patient-centered approach aims to improve pain, restore mobility, strength, and overall function of your elbow. Contact us today to book an appointment with our experienced physiotherapists!
Find elbow pain relief at Physio For Seniors in Howe Street and Denman Street, BC Area
Our physiotherapists specialize in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for elbow pain relief.
During your first in-clinic, telehealth or at-home session, our therapists will perform a thorough evaluation to assess the underlying causes of your elbow pain. This may include a medical history review, a hands-on assessment, range of motion and strength tests, among other evaluations. Using this information, we will develop a personalized treatment plan that may include exercises, manual therapy, modalities, and patient education. Our goal is to reduce pain and improve tissue/ joint mobility, strength, and overall function, taking a whole-body approach to healing and restoration.
Some of the most common treatments used at Physio For Seniors include:
- Manual Therapy: Our physiotherapists use hands-on techniques to improve elbow mobility and reduce scar tissue. These techniques include joint mobilization, soft tissue release, and trigger point therapy.
- Therapeutic Exercise: We use specific exercises to help restore the elbow’s range of motion, strength, and function. Our exercises are designed to help you achieve your goals, whether that be returning to a specific sport or performing activities of daily living with less pain and more ease.
- Taping and Braces: Our physiotherapists may use strapping, taping and braces to reduce pain by offloading the tendon.
- Education: Education is a vital component of any treatment plan. Our physiotherapists will work with you to develop a deep understanding of your condition and provide you with strategies for managing symptoms and preventing future injuries.
At Physio For Seniors, we take a holistic approach to care, focusing on treating symptoms and addressing the root causes of elbow pain. Our patient-centered approach ensures that you actively participate in your treatment plan and that we are working together to achieve your goals.
Get Elbow Pain Relief Today!
If you are experiencing elbow pain, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule an in-clinic, online or at-home appointment with one of our highly skilled and compassionate physiotherapists.
