Why do I have elbow pain after sleeping?

It’s hard to imagine being able to use your arms without the use of your elbows. Yet, if you frequently wake up in the morning with elbow pain after sleeping, it often hurts to move your arms and engage your elbows. Some mild soreness from sleeping on your elbow in an awkward position is to […]

Three reasons you developed elbow pain from sleeping

There is a much higher likelihood of developing elbow pain than you may think. One study found that up to 7 in every 1,000 people develop pain on the outside of their elbow. Learning the cause of your elbow pain from sleeping is the first step toward treating it, and physical therapists can help you […]

Why am I feeling a burning pain in the elbow?

It can be hard to say why you have burning elbow pain. After all, the elbows are complex joints, and there are many different problems that can cause this type of pain.  Elbow pain is more common than you may realize. It’s reported that up to 7 in every 1,000 Americans develop lateral elbow pain […]

Two elbow exercises to help reduce pain when extending your arm

Do you feel elbow pain when extending your arm or moving your wrist? If you answered yes, then you may have a condition called lateral epicondylitis.  This condition is more commonly known as tennis elbow, and it occurs when a forearm muscle tendon in the elbow is inflamed or injured. Annually, up to 3% of […]

Two exercises that can reduce burning pain in the elbow

Experiencing a burning pain in your elbow? You may have a condition called ulnar nerve entrapment.  This condition is also called cubital tunnel syndrome, and it leads to inflammation of the ulnar nerve where it runs through the elbow. Cubital tunnel syndrome also causes the ulnar nerve to have difficulty moving within the cubital tunnel. […]

What is the top sign of golfer’s elbow?

The top sign of golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is pain on the inside of your elbow. Often, this pain radiates into the forearm, wrist and hand. It can also be triggered by grasping objects like doorknobs or cups.  Golfer’s elbow is an injury that occurs to an elbow tendon called the medial epicondyle tendon. […]

Elbow pain when lifting? Here’s what you should do

Strength training, or weightlifting, is a great way to get active and improve your health. However, some people may experience elbow pain when lifting that can make strength training more difficult.  The reality is that the elbow is a complex joint; it’s a structure that includes tendons, bones, bursae, cartilage and other structures. An issue […]

What is golfer’s elbow and how do you treat it?

Everyone has heard of medial epicondylitis, right? Well, probably not. But what you may have heard of is its common term: golfer’s elbow. Golfer’s elbow is one of the many forms of chronic pain that can affect the soft tissue in your elbow. When you have golfer’s elbow, it can hurt to bend your elbow […]

Why do I have elbow pain when lifting heavy objects?

This question can have many answers, and finding the right answer for you is often easier when you’re working with an experienced physical therapist.  Elbow pain is an issue that affects many Americans, and research shows that lateral elbow pain is especially common. Medical researchers report that up to 7 in every 1,000 Americans develop […]

What causes wrist pain from lifting?

Recently, a lot of people have thrown themselves into a quest to improve their physical fitness. One key aspect of this quest is often doing more strength training, which can be very beneficial.  However, doing more strength training can also lead to wrist pain from lifting. Medical studies found that weightlifting led to 13% of […]

What can cause shoulder and elbow pain at the same time?

Often, pushing yourself during a workout can lead to aching in your shoulder and elbow. Playing a high-impact sport can also leave these areas banged up and painful. Such issues will typically feel better after some rest. However, there are issues that cause shoulder and elbow pain that require professional help.  A physical therapist can […]

Golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow . . . What’s the difference?

Assembly line workers. People who lift weights with poor technique. Painters and carpenters. There are far more people at risk of developing golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow than just golfers or tennis players.  It can often be difficult for people with these conditions to determine which one they have. After all, many of the symptoms […]