Elbow Wrist & Hand Pain

  • Elbow Pain

    The elbow is a joint formed by three bones that come together:

    1. Upper arm bone (humerus)
    2. Thinner and longer of the two bones in the forearm (ulna)
    3. Shorter and thicker bone in the forearm (radius)

    What causes elbow pain?

    Elbow pain is typically caused by overuse and sports injuries. The following are some conditions that can cause elbow pain:

    • Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow) - tendinopathy of the inner tendons in the elbow commonly caused by repetitive movements resulting from work or household chores, a baseball pitcher's repetitive throwing motion and golfer's downward swing of a golf club./li>
    • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) - tendinopathy of the tendons on the outside of the elbow commonly caused by repetitive movements resulting from household chores, racquet sports and certain occupations.
    • Olecranon Bursitis (Student's Elbow, Miner's Elbow, Draftsman's Elbow) - inflammation of the small sacs of fluid (bursae) that help protect the pointed elbow bone typically caused by trauma (e.g., falling on the elbow or hitting it on a hard surface).
    • Osteoarthritis (OA) - damage and deterioration of the cartilage (connective tissue in the joints) typically age-related but can also be due to a previous injury (e.g., elbow fracture).
    • Elbow Strain - over-stretched or torn forearm flexor or extensor muscles typically caused by trauma or overuse.
    • Elbow Sprain - over-stretched or torn ligaments (band of tissue that connects bone to bone) that can result from trauma or overuse.
    • Elbow Dislocation - a bone moves from its usual position commonly caused by catching yourself during a fall or when you swing a toddler by the forearms (nursemaid's elbow).
    • Elbow Fracture - when a bone cracks or breaks typically resulting from a sudden blow (e.g., an auto accident or contact sports injury).
    • Osteochondritis Dissecans (Panner's Disease) - small pieces of cartilage and bone become dislodged in the elbow joint typically resulting from a sports injury.

    Elbow pain is typically short-term and no cause for concern. These can usually be treated with rest, ice therapy, medication and physiotherapy.

Physiotherapy for Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain

You may be referred to physiotherapy for conservative care of acute or chronic symptoms. People are also referred for physiotherapy before surgery for pre-operative (pre-surgical) therapy and/or post-operative (post-surgical) therapy to help with recovery and return of function.

If you are referred for physiotherapy, remember that you can choose where you get your care even if the referring physician refers you to another therapy practice. Choose us for your wrist therapy needs.

Choose Brampton Physiocare & Wellness Clinic! Call us today at (905) 497-1311, so we can help you get back to work and the activities you love to do.

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