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Welcome To Focus Physiotherapy’s Web Page On Elbow Pain

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Elbow joint pain can occur due to various reasons, though, most often it is the result of repeated use or excessive pressure on this particular joint. At Focus physiotherapy we understand the causes and treatment for Elbow Pain. Our Team is skilled in providing relief from elbow pain.

We are skilled health practitioners and we will develop a treatment program tailored to your activities and effective in relieving pain and preventing future problems.

Elbow joint pain can be attributed to several factors including, excessive pressure on the joint, tendinitis, sprain, fractures, as well as certain diseases. A few of the most common causes of pain in the elbow joint are

Tennis elbow or elbow tendinitis accounts for a large number of elbow joint pain cases. It is also known as lateral epicondylitis, and affects the tendons that joins the muscles on the outer side of the elbow. The range of movement of the arm is generally not affected, due to tennis elbow.
Golfer's elbow is the name of medial epicondylitis, that affects the tendons on the inner part of the elbow and cause pain and discomfort. Again, the condition does not restrict the normal range of motion of the elbow, as the inner joint is not affected.
Bursitis. Inflammation of the bursa at the tip of the elbow, which is termed as olecranon bursitis, can cause elbow joint pain. It can basically, occur due to an injury or trauma and diseases like, rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Compression of the ulnar nerve on the inner side of the elbow joint can lead to elbow pain. This condition is termed as cubital tunnel syndrome
Fracture of the elbow joint or bones around it can also cause pain and discomfort in this area.
Like fracture, sprain of the ligaments in the elbow area can also cause pain of the elbow joint.
Arthritis and gout that causes inflammation and stiffness of the joints can also be responsible for causing elbow joint pain.
Septic arthritis or bacterial infection of the elbow joint can also cause pain in this joint. However, this condition is more commonly found in people with suppressed immune system.
Rarely, bone tumors can be responsible for causing pain in the elbow joint.

Elbow joint pain can sometimes be accompanied by a few additional symptoms like, warmth and swelling of the joint, along with redness and tenderness. Sometimes, the condition can also restrict the range of motion of the elbow joint. If the joint pain is caused by septic arthritis, then fever and chills can accompany the condition.

Focus Physiotherapy encourages you to call us and let our skilled team get you on your road to recovery.