Are you Experiencing Elbow Pain?

Many people experience pain in their elbow at some time in their life. Our elbow joint is used every day and if overused there may be inflammation that can occur in those joints. Rest can help that joint but if you have persistent pain that is not going way, it’s time to call your Chiropractor.

There are many bones, ligaments, and joints in your arm and elbow. Our body is made to take a lot of abuse in a lifetime, especially if you like sports and have a physically active lifestyle. When pain occurs, it is your body telling you something is going on. Some of the first things to be aware of are:

• You have severe pain when you move your elbow or you can’t use it.
• You can’t straighten or bend your elbow.
• You experienced an obvious injury that may have resulted in a tear or a break.
• Your pain doesn’t get better within two weeks of resting your elbow
• You’re experiencing numbness, tingling or weakness in your hand or arm.
• You have a fever or notice swelling, bruising or redness near your elbow.

When you visit Connected Chiropractic our board-certified staff will investigate the root cause of the pain and treat appropriately

Common causes of Elbow pain:

• Inflammation – that affects the soft tissues around the bones, such as tendons and ligaments
• Fracture or scar tissue –  as a result of previous injuries
• Arthritis – osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, juvenile, psoriatic
• Bursitis – inflammation of the small fluid filled sacs at the tips of the elbow bone
• Lupus – autoimmune disease that attacks healthy tissue
• Nursemaid elbow – dislocation of small elbow bone in baby or small child when the arm is pulled
• Injuries – strain, sprain, dislocations, tendon tears

Finding a cause can often be difficult, however our board-certified chiropractor and staff understand that lifestyle plays a big role in managing pain and associated symptoms. Our Chiropractor and staff also see the connection between elbow pain and the “3 T’s.”

• Trauma (Physical Stress): Injury as well as overuse during exercise or repetitive motion can lead to muscle weakness and stiffness associated with elbow pain. Repetitive motion such as tennis or other occupations that lead to overuse of the elbow are often seen as groups that suffer from chronic pain.
• Toxins (Chemical Stress): Dehydration has a profound effect on cells resulting in damage to that cell. Toxins then become attracted to those cells as a host for disease processes. The body is unable to flush toxins when it is dehydrated causing inflammation. Staying well hydrated is an important factor in flushing toxins from your body, good nutrition and hydration also promotes the healing process.
• Thoughts (Emotional Stress): As always increased stressors can trigger inflammation which can lead to disease processes that include pain. What is important is to maintain a healthy lifestyle with a positive attitude and increase or maintain your exercise routine that includes stretching.

How can Chiropractic Care Provide Relief?

Chiropractic is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the brain and nervous system). It also focuses on how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. It is founded upon the principle that the body’s innate healing power is affected by and integrated through the nervous system.

Based on these principles, chiropractic care can provide relief in many ways if you are experiencing pain and injury symptoms.

• Chiropractic adjustments re-align the spine and encourage the nerve pathways to improve. Adjustments start to correct the misfiring that occurs in the neurons causing a heightened sensitivity to pain. Additionally, adjustments help improve sleep patterns. A more restful sleep helps the healing process. Adjustments also encourage better cognitive function. By realigning the Spine, Connected Chiropractic’s board-certified Chiropractor is reducing interference within the brain. Decreasing inflammation and swelling will help to improve range of motion and flexibility. You will notice an increase in tone and strength in the affected area.
• StemWave Treatment is a regenerative medical technique that utilizes harmless, yet powerful acoustic waves to activate your body’s natural healing mechanisms. This innovative technology is designed to help patients with musculoskeletal conditions by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation and healing your body naturally.
• Massage Therapy is another tool that we utilize in the office to help with arthritis. It reduces muscle tension, stiffness in the body, and joint pain. It also helps regulate digestion and encourages sleep.
• Electrotherapy (electric muscle stimulation) is also used in our office to help reduce/relieve pain and inflammation sometimes experienced with sports injuries.
• Exercise Therapy and Education is also a benefit our office provides. The use of light aerobic exercise can help you avoid muscle stiffness and joint pain when properly incorporated into your daily routine. Good stretches are also recommended! Diet is reviewed and suggestions are made to improve your diet thereby improving the building blocks for healing. Some modifications in daily activities may also benefit those who suffer from sports injuries. We offer a wide range of activities that can help keep joints loose and pain free.
• Supplements could also be used to help ease systems. A variety can be used to improve sleep, help with depression, and decrease inflammation. Our skilled chiropractor can make recommendations on what supplements and vitamins can work best for you.
• Decompression can sometimes be helpful to relieve pain and realign the muscles joints of the body and decrease inflammation. Decompression therapy of the spine is just exactly as it implies. More specifically, this therapy decompresses the intervertebral discs of the spine while also gently stretching the muscles that run along the spine. This stretching, or spinal traction, improves spinal alignment (posture) and releases tension and tightness from the muscles and connective tissues that can irritate the nerves, which improves nerve function and mobility, and alleviates pain, numbness, and tingling.

Our goal at Connected Chiropractic is to use multiple methods to help restore and preserve your optimal health. We will make a care plan that fits your individual needs, and pairs well with what is already working, to improve your daily life.

Do not live with pain another day. Call our office to get started on your restorative path to optimal health, or schedule online today.

Clinic Hours:

Monday: 9am-11am / 3pm – 6pm
Tuesday: 9am-11am / 3pm – 6pm
Wednesday: 9am-11am / 3pm – 6pm
Thursday: 9am-11am / 3pm – 6pm
Friday/Saturday/Sunday: CLOSED

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