The most common injuries of the elbow are the result of overuse or injury resulting in inflammation or a condition known as tendonitis. Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow are both overuse injuries that are caused by any activity that requires repetitive motion of the arm and wrist. The difference between the two conditions lies in
Category Archives: Hand/Wrist/Elbow
21 May, 2020
Everyday Tasks and Why They are Causing Discomfort
Golfer’s elbow is also known as medial epicondylitis which involves an injury on the inside of the elbow caused by excessive and repeated stress placed on the tendon. The muscles that bend your wrist travel up and attach to the inside of the elbow with a tendon. A tendon attaches muscles to bone and are
21 May, 2020
Wrist and Forearm Pain
Wrist/Forearm pain is generally caused be some kind of damage to: The bones Muscles Tendons Other soft tissues of the forearm and wrist. This is caused by repetitive movements/overuse, falls landing on an outstretched arm or sports related injuries. Wrist pain can also be accompanied by stiffness, swelling or redness around the wrist, difficulty making
18 May, 2020
Utilizing Dumbbells can Cause a Bicep Strain
With everyone at home and doing at home workouts it’s important to be careful especially if you are just starting to do this for the first time. The bicep is that muscle that people are always striving to make big in the upper arm. A common issue that occurs when utilizing dumbbells is a bicep
14 May, 2020
Non-Invasive Treatment for that Elbow Issue
Tennis elbow affects the outside of the elbow and doesn’t necessarily involve playing tennis! Treatment should be started immediately for this condition to prevent it from getting worse. Many people have jobs that require a lot of repetitive elbow movements such as: Plumbers Mechanics Jobs that involve a lot of lifting can get this injury.
2 Apr, 2020
Everyday Tasks that are Leading to Elbow Issues
Many people have heard and will use terms like “tennis elbow” and “golfer’s elbow” but what exactly is the difference? Not much really….Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow are both overuse injuries that are caused by any activity that requires repetitive motion of the arm and wrist. The difference between the two conditions lies in where
18 Feb, 2020
Repetitive Motions and Elbow Conditions
Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow are both overuse injuries that are caused by any activity that requires repetitive motion of the arm and wrist. Repetitive motions using forehand/backhand are common in cooks, painters, carpenters, plumbers or computer/mouse work. Either one of these conditions can also develop from everyday chores such as raking, gardening, chopping wood,
10 Feb, 2020
Overuse Injury in Our Elbow
Medial epicondylitis, is the fancy medical word for “Golfer’s Elbow” or “Pitcher’s Elbow.” What is Golfer’s Elbow? This overuse injury is characterized by pain on the inside of the elbow that can radiate into the forearm. It occurs when inflammation affects the tendons that connect the forearm to the elbow. Golfer’s elbow usually occurs from
12 Nov, 2019
Where That Elbow Pain is Coming From
Many people have heard of and will use terms like ‘tennis elbow’ and ‘golfer’s elbow.’ What exactly are these conditions and what’s the difference? The truth is, not much. Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are both overuse injuries that are caused by any activity that requires repetitive motion of the arm and wrist. The
17 Oct, 2019
Golfer’s Elbow and What to Do About it
Golfer’s elbow, or sometimes called pitcher’s elbow, is medically defined as medial epicondylitis. How it Occurs This overuse injury is characterized by pain on the inside of the elbow that can radiate into the forearm. This condition occurs when inflammation affects our tendons that connect our forearm to our elbow. Golfer’s elbow usually occurs from
