There are multiple causes for elbow pain, most commonly injury from a fall or repetitive sports injury like tennis, elbow or golfers elbow.
Common Elbow Problems and Causes:
Elbow pain can stem from various issues, with two of the most frequent being:
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis):
Pain on the inside of the elbow, often caused by repetitive strain, like the swing in golf.
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis):
Pain on the outside of the elbow, frequently resulting from repetitive motions, such as hitting a backhand in tennis.
These conditions involve tears in the tendons surrounding the elbow joint. Arthritis in the elbow joint can also cause significant pain
It’s important to note that these problems are not limited to athletes; anyone engaging in repetitive arm movements or lifting heavy objects can be affected.
What causes elbow pain without an injury?
Elbow pain can be caused due to a number of things, especially repetitive movements in a particular angle like playing tennis or a golfers swing or lifting heavy objects in an unusual manner can cause elbow pain without trauma due to long-standing chronic stress
How do I know my elbow pain is serious?
If there is swelling around your elbow and it’s not going away after an injury has occurred and the pain and the swelling have increased over the past day or two, then you definitely need to see a doctor to diagnose if there is anything serious with your elbow joint
What food is good for elbow pain?
Fruits and vegetables, especially oranges and lemons contain a lot of vitamin C, which has the ability for healing.
Vitamin D deficiency causes the bones to go soft (osteopenia), hence getting good amount of sunlight and consuming good nutritious food will help keep your elbow joint in a good condition
What are the home remedies for elbow pain? What is the fastest way to heal elbow pain?
The most important for any pain condition is rest. Rest gives the body the ability and the time to heal itself.
Ice Packs:
Apply ice packs to the painful area for the first week to reduce inflammation
Heat Packs:
After the first week, switch to heat packs to increase blood circulation and promote healing. Increased blood flow brings vital nutrients to the injured area.
Lifestyle Adjustments:
Avoid activities that exacerbate the pain
What is a good medication for elbow pain
A number of painkillers can be used for elbow pain only after consulting a doctor .
Is there a way to avoid surgery for elbow pain?
Yes, non-surgical treatments like PRP embolisation and RFA ablation are available for elbow pain .
PrP treatments are primarily used to heal and repair tendon tears or ligament tears
Embolisation is used to close abnormal arteries that supply the elbow joint due to long-standing chronic inflammation or swelling
RFA ablation is used for burning or modulating the nerves around the elbow joint to reduce pain
Both PRP injections and embolization are safe, day-care procedures that can significantly reduce elbow pain.
Remember, surgery is not always the answer. Explore non-surgical options to find relief from elbow pain.
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