Tennis Elbow: Causes and Treatment

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Tennis Elbow Causes and Treatment
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Elbow pain is a condition of the elbow joint
that leads to restricted movement of the elbow
hindering normal daily movements. The elbow is a
ball-and-socket joint, which is the conjunction
point for your upper and lower arm. The elbow
joint involves three types of bones the
humerus, the radius and ulna. Together these
bones form a cup shape around a slippery,
gelatinous sac, allowing elbow movement in all
the different directions. When this joint is
over-strained or injured, it leads to tennis
elbow. Chiropractic treatment has been proven
to be safe and effective for elbow pain promoting
healing and restoring strength without surgery or
medication. In terms of elbow pain, Dr. Ron
chiropractor in Barrie, Ontario, aims not only to
relieve the pain itself but to address the
structural components of muscles and skeleton.
Two of the most common types of Tennis Elbow
Conditions are
Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow is a pain or soreness felt on the
outside of the elbow. Its a form of tendonitis
caused by damage to the muscles and tendons
connecting the forearm muscles to the elbow
joint. This damage is most frequently caused by
overuse of the joint, particularly when that
overuse is repetitive.
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Tennis elbow should not be ignored, as its
unlikely to go away on its own. While pain from
tennis elbow starts on the outside of the elbow,
if the condition is left untreated, the pain can
spread down the arm all the way to the wrist.
Even simple tasks like turning a key in a lock or
opening a door knob can become painful for
someone suffering from tennis elbow.
Treatments for pain relief from tennis elbow
include 1.Using ice packs 2.Complete rest to
the elbow 3.Graded exercise programs 4.Cross
friction massage 5.Joint manipulation 6.Mobilizati
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Tennis elbow pain usually starts small and slowly
increases, although occasionally the pain comes
suddenly and as though out of nowhere. Any
activity involving the elbow joint exacerbates
the pain while lifting, brushing teeth, shaking
hands, etc.
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Posterior Tennis Elbow or Triceps Tendonitis
Also known as posterior elbow tendonitis, the
difference between posterior tennis elbow and
tennis elbow is in the part of the joint thats
affected by it. In tennis elbow, its the outside
of the elbow while in posterior tennis elbow,
its the back or underside of the elbow thats
involved. People involved in activities like
throwing, serving, certain weight lifting,
punching or motions that lead to rapid extension
of the arm, are more prone to posterior tennis
elbow.
Treatment for posterior tennis elbow
includes 1.Myofascial release 2.Cross friction
massage 3.Use of ice pack 4.Complete rest to the
elbow
The complexity of bones, muscles, and ligaments
meeting at the elbow joint coupled with its range
of motion, can cause parts of this joint to
become irritated or inflamed. The causes for
irritation and inflammation are most often a
combination of overexertion and overuse.
Infection, genetics, and degenerative diseases
can also play a role in it.
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Elbow pain is a common issue but tennis elbow is
altogether a different and comparatively serious
matter. It occurs more in the dominant arm and is
more common in men than women. It occurs more
with people of between 30 and 50 years of age.
Given the right attention and the right treatment
by an experienced chiropractor, it can be treated
completely within a few weeks.
Author Bio Dr. Ronald T. Linzner B.Sc., D.C. has
been a chiropractor for Back Pain in Barrie,
Ontario since his graduation in 1996. He has an
interest in the feet and gait and their effect on
the spine and is experienced in diagnosing and
correcting problems with your gait. He designs
custom orthotics and orthopedic shoes. If you are
not sure if it is a chiropractic problem ask. He
will be happy to let you know.
Call Simcoe County Chiropractic today to schedule
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