Elbow Pain Treatment in Kanata

Elbow pain is a prevalent issue among athletes and active individuals, impacting performance and daily activities. Proper diagnosis and treatment are vital for recovery and maintaining an active lifestyle. We see many golfers, tennis players, pickleballers, and weightlifters with elbow pain in the clinic.

Common Types of Sports-Related Elbow Pain

Acute Elbow Pain

  • Sudden injuries such as falls, impacts, or abrupt twisting movements may result in acute elbow pain. We can usually recreate it with specific movements in the clinic. This may include strained muscles, or sprained ligaments.

  • Example: A tennis player may experience acute elbow pain after a forceful hit or fall, resulting in immediate discomfort and restricted motion.

Chronic Elbow Pain

  • Develops gradually due to repetitive strain or overuse, common in activities that involve frequent elbow motion. Usually feels like a persistent, dull ache that worsens with activity and improves with rest, often accompanied by stiffness and reduced strength. This category includes golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow, as well as weightlifting-related tendinopathies.

  • Example: A golfer with chronic elbow pain might notice increasing discomfort after prolonged practice sessions, leading to pain during daily activities.

Referred Elbow Pain

  • Pain that originates from issues in other areas, such as the shoulder or neck, but is felt in the elbow. Referred elbow pain may present as a diffuse, hard-to-localize pain that may spread to the elbow but is not directly related to elbow movement.

    Example: An athlete with cervical spine issues may experience referred pain radiating to the elbow, often unrelated to elbow activity.

Serious Causes

  • Rare but critical conditions like fractures, infections, or nerve entrapments that require immediate medical attention.

  • Example: A cyclist with unrelenting elbow pain, fever, and redness around the elbow should seek prompt evaluation to rule out an infection or fracture.

Effective Management:

The first step in managing elbow pain is a thorough assessment by a knowledgeable practitioner who understands your specific pain and needs. Each type of elbow pain necessitates a tailored treatment approach. At Highlands Wellness and Sports Injury Clinic, our team excels in managing all forms of elbow pain with expertise and compassion.

Our Chiropractic Approach:

At Highlands Wellness, we specialize in pinpointing the cause of your pain and guiding you through a comprehensive understanding of your condition. We utilize evidence-based techniques designed to enhance spinal function, facilitating rapid and comfortable healing of muscles, joints, and ligaments.

Recovery Expectations: The duration of your recovery hinges on the underlying cause and severity of your elbow pain. Following your initial appointment, you can anticipate:

  • A clear understanding of what's causing your pain.

  • Reduction in pain levels.

  • A personalized strategy to effectively manage and overcome your elbow pain.

Frequently asked questions.

  • Pain is an alarm signal in the body telling us that something is amiss. Most pain is not serious initially, but if we never bother to identify and fix what is causing the pain, it can come back worse or more frequently. This ultimately results in a more expensive and lengthy treatment plan later on.

  • Your practitioner will guide you toward healthier habits and strategies to help reduce the risk of recurring elbow pain. This may include self-massage, strengthening, and technique tips.

  • Not at all. Most of our patients see us because they have pain. Once they are out of pain and functioning well, care typically ends. Some patients have complicating factors such as old injuries, stressful or physical work environments that may cause recurring issues, and we usually offer some form of maintenance in these cases.

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