Elbow and Forearm Pain Symptoms
Pain-free elbow and forearm function is essential for throwing and racquet sports, lifting and also in jobs that involve extensive gripping activities. Office workers with poor ergonomically designed workplaces are another common group affected.
Elbow pain can be split into overuse injuries, traumatic injuries and degenerative injuries.
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia) and Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylalgia) are two very common and potentially very debilitating overuse injuries.
They typically affect the tendons around the elbow, namely the common extensor or flexor origin groups . This can result from poor technique during functional or sporting tasks, overload due to excessive workload or training volume, and inadequate recovery.
However pain can also be referred to the elbow from the neck and upper back regions and nerve structures. Therefore a thorough assessment of these regions is necessary when dealing with elbow pain.
Useful Information
Physiotherapy treatment for these injuries involves:
- strengthening,
- stretching,
- restoring normal motor control.
How can we help?
If you are unable to travel to one of our practices due to lack of mobility or pain, we are available to come to your place of residence and carry out physiotherapy treatment in the comfort of your own home.
Pricing - Discounts are available for Pensioner and Senior Card holders.
