Elbow Tendinitis

Symptoms by body part:

Anti-Brachial region (Lower-Arm)
Chronic Pain
Inflammation
Reduction in Range of Motion
worsens with movement

Having trouble finding solutions for your elbow tendinitis also known as “golfer’s elbow” or “tennis elbow?" Chiropractic Neurology can help. It is often the result of muscle/tendon issue in combination with joint dysfunction of the elbow/wrist and shoulder region (which includes the upper thoracic spine/rib articulations, and upper extremity). 

Is Chiropractic Neurology right for me? 

You may be wondering if your condition or symptoms are complicated enough to require a chiropractic neurology expert? Our diagnosis and treatment fits every complexity, from the most simple strains/sprains to complex upper extremity issues that have failed other treatments. Our extensive post-doctoral neurology training is interwoven into the deep fabric of our treatments, often unbeknownst to our patients. If you are experiencing:

  • elbow pain
  • wrist pain
  • shoulder pain
  • pain, numbness or tingling traveling down the arm/wrist
  • pain turning a door knob or exercising
  • pain when using your arm or elbow

As Chiropractic Neurologists, we are leading experts in extremity and spinal conditions. Not only are we extensively trained in neurology, orthopedics, physical therapy and rehabilitation, but we incorporate functional restoration, reintegrating all aspects of your dysfunction. Whether your injury is due to muscle, joint, nerve, brain, or likely a combination, our extensive, post-doctoral neurology education allows us to diagnose the true source of your elbow pain. Our greater understanding of how your muscles, joints, nerves, and brain interact to form normal function enables us to locate the roots of dysfunction and design a specific treatment plan to eliminate your symptoms for good. 

Our chiropractic neurologists are experts in all parts of your problem, incorporating a deep understanding of the spine, muscles, nerves and brain. We address not only the physical components of joints and muscles, but also the interconnections of our nerves and brain that create that majestic, integrated system that is you, allowing us to restore function to the most complex disorders and symptoms by reconnecting healthy communication and function. By utilizing the most effective, scientifically proven treatments we're able to enhance joint mobility, restore nerve signaling, reduce muscle tension, and create accurate brain mapping that is essential for normal, symptom-free function. 

Our approach is different, we do more than just adjust your neck, extremity and spine, we incorporate aspects of stretching, strengthening, electrical muscle stimulation, active muscle release, percussor muscle therapy, disc decompression, graston therapy, neurological rehabilitation and taping to reintegrate function and health at every level of dysfunction, restoring optimal health. 

We treat many difficult and complex conditions and symptoms related to elbow and upper extremity pain, often many that have failed treatments by other doctors. Our chiropractic neurology approach can often locate what's missing as we look in depth at all systems and their interactions through the nervous system. Once we have located the problem(s), we then create a specific treatment plan to address and restore function to all of the involved structures and connections, creating complete restoration for the individual as symptoms abate.

 

What causes elbow tendinitis?

This is usually due to a combination of factors which includes changes in biomechanics of the elbow, wrist, shoulder girdle as well as excessive recruitment of the flexor or extensor muscles which originate at the elbow. Every muscle and tendon has a fascial sheath that overlays it, which the muscle/tendon glides under, when there is injury the fascial layer and tendon/muscle fibers begin to interdigitate and form adhesions which feel like a really tight, fibrous band in the area, and causes pain especially with movement. In addition, just as with any area of injury, inflammation sets in, which also contributes to the pain.

Common Signs/Symptoms:

  • Sharp or aching pain in the outer or inner parts of the elbow
  • Weakness in forearm extensors or flexors
  • Numbness or Tingling in the arm and/or hand
  • Shoulder blade or upper back pain on affected side
  • Shoulder pain on affected side
  • Neck pain on affected side
  • Internal rotation of shoulder (postural changes)
  • Wrist pain on affected side
  • Pain with extended usage

How do we treat it?

Once we determine the source of your symptoms we then design a treatment plan which focuses on addressing the joints and muscles that are affected.  Treatment usually consists of chiropractic adjustments to increase motion in the affected joints, neuromuscular re-education, myofascial mobilization techniques, electrical muscle stimulation, cold laser thereapy, home stretches and strengthening exercises.

 

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