Elbow Pain - Tennis Elbow & Chiropractic Care

One of the most common elbow problems is tendonitis due to inflammation. This painful condition occurs when a tendon that is attached to the elbow joint becomes irritated, either from injury, overuse or repetitive motion. 

The elbow joint works best when the arm motion is straight up & down. Side to side movements are less tolerated. Too much stress in these directions can irritate the elbow tendons & cause tendonitis.  Repeated vibration forces under weight bearing can also cause joint irritation. Commonly played sports causing this condition include tennis, other racket sports, and to a lesser degree golf. Over time, continued irritation of the elbow tendons can lead to calcific tendonitis, which is a type of arthritis.

Frequent application of ice packs usually works well to reduce inflammation around the elbow joint.  It is best to limit the time ice is on to 10 minutes or less and not to reapply the ice until 10 to 15 minutes after removal.

At Armstrong Chiropractic we can examine your elbow to help determine the nature of your condition. Diagnostic tools such as x-rays can reveal early calcification of the tendons around the joint, which may be the reason problems keep recurring. With proper therapy such as joint manipulation, ultrasound (which can help reduce inflammation and breakdown calcified deposits) and other therapeutic measures, your condition may be drastically improved.

Other treatments for elbow problems include protective bracing and nutritional supplements like bromelain (an enzyme helpful in reducing inflammation and found in pineapples). At Armstrong Chiropractic we can diagnosis, treat, and recommend preventative measures to keep you on the golf course, playing tennis, or get you back to work so you can enjoy life!  If necessary we can also recommend a host of nutritional supplements to help your elbow condition.

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Contact Armstrong Chiropractic of Appleton

Phone: 920.882.3070
Fax: 920.882.3007
Email: drarmstrong@armstrongchiroclinic.com

Or contact us by mail:

Armstrong Chiropractic, LLC
2500 East Enterprise Drive Suite A
Appleton, WI 54913

Contact Armstrong Chiropractic of Menomonee Falls

Phone: 262-957-0655
Email: drarmstrong@armstrongchiroclinic.com

Or contact us by mail:

Armstrong Chiropractic, LLC
N48 W14170 Hampton Avenue
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051