Category: Elbow Pain

4 types of elbow injuries you could develop at work
The work you do can be hard on your elbows. You might work on an assembly line, or you might work at a desk. In either case, the odds are good that you’re doing things that can lead to many types of elbow injuries.

Think about how much you move your elbows while at work; it’s a lot, isn’t it? This high amount of movement is one reason why many of the 2.7 million workplace injuries and illnesses that occured in 2020 involved the elbow. Physical therapists can help you learn about and effectively treat multiple types of work-related elbow injuries.

4 common types of elbow injuries people can develop while at work

You feel pain when extending your elbow to do a work task. Bending it doesn’t feel great either, and twisting your arm is out of the question. Pain when doing such common elbow movements may be the result of one of several types of elbow injuries. These types include:
1. Tennis elbow — You may hear or see this condition called by its formal name: lateral epicondylitis. But don’t let its name fool you. Swatting balls around the tennis court isn’t the only way people develop tennis elbow. What’s typically at the root of this injury is repetitive movements that inflame the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow.
Work movements like moving your mouse and typing can easily trigger such inflammation. This inflammation can result in you feeling pain in your elbow, forearm and wrist. Holding objects may also become harder with this elbow injury.
1. Golfer’s elbow — This elbow injury isn’t only something that you might pick up on the links. Any work task that pulls on the tendons on the inside of your elbow can cause medial epicondylitis or golfer’s elbow. For instance, lifting objects from a workbench or table to eye level can trigger golfer’s elbow — especially if this movement is done over and over throughout the workday.
Workers who suffer from golfer’s elbow may develop pain and tenderness on the inside of their elbow. The pain can also radiate into the forearm and hand. The elbow may also be stiffer and harder to move.
1. Elbow bursitis — Spend a lot of time with your elbows resting on hard chair arms or desk edges? You could be increasing your risk of olecranon bursitis. This type of bursitis affects the bursa at the point of your elbow. Common symptoms of this condition include pain and swelling at the point of your elbow. Your pain may get worse the more you move or lean on your elbow.
1. Cubital tunnel syndrome — The ulnar nerve runs from your neck to your hands. Pinching of this nerve can be a serious problem for workers. The most common place where the ulnar nerve gets pinched is in the elbow where it runs through an elbow structure called the cubital tunnel. That’s why this condition is commonly called cubital tunnel syndrome. Workers who develop this issue typically develop symptoms like numbness or tingling in the ring and pinky fingers. They may also have a weaker grip and decreased finger coordination, and these symptoms can make tasks like lifting objects and typing more difficult.
Tackle many types of work-related elbow injuries with help from Rehab Access

Seeking medical professionals who can help workers address many types of elbow injuries? You’ll find these professionals at Rehab Access Physical Therapy. Our physical therapists can do free screenings to diagnose your elbow injury. They can also put together a treatment plan for you that’s founded on your specific symptoms, needs and recovery goals.

Contact our team today for more information on how we can address your elbow injury or to schedule your initial appointment.
December 27, 2021
Three conditions that can lead to back, shoulder and elbow pain
It can be tricky for you to figure out why you’re feeling back, shoulder and elbow pain. There are many issues that can cause these types of pain, and your pain could originate from any of these three locations.

Fortunately, physical therapists can help you discover why you’re feeling a combination of back, shoulder and elbow pain. The reason? These medical professionals are trained to address musculoskeletal disorders, and the source of your pain is likely an issue from this category. In addition, a physical therapist can help you find effective ways to address your pain.

These three issues could be causing your back, shoulder and elbow pain:
1. A herniated cervical disc — The culprit behind your pain might not actually be based in your back, shoulder or elbow. It could be springing from a herniated disc in your neck. This condition occurs when a disc in your neck becomes deformed or torn, and it can commonly lead to cervical nerves being pinched or irritated. As a result of the nerve’s involvement, you might experience symptoms in your neck, shoulder, back and elbow.
1. An injured trapezius muscle — The trapezius muscle is a fan-shaped structure that runs from the base of your skull, into your shoulder and down into your middle back. An injury to this muscle can cause pain to radiate into the shoulder or back. Such injuries may also irritate or pinch a nerve that runs down your arm, which can cause you to feel discomfort in your elbow or even your hand.
1. An entrapped ulnar nerve — You have an ulnar nerve in each arm, and each of these nerves runs from your shoulder to your pinkie finger. Ulnar nerve entrapment occurs when this nerve is pinched at some point along its length. Unfortunately, this can occur fairly easily since the ulnar nerve is located close to the skin’s surface and not protected by other structures. When this nerve is pinched, people often experience:
- Pain that radiates from their shoulder to their hand.
- Numbness or tingling in various areas of the affected arm.
- Weakness in muscle response.
Additionally, some patients may experience pain in the upper back that has been referred from the shoulder.

Find help with your back, shoulder and elbow pain at Peak Performance

Struggling through your day with a combination of back, shoulder and elbow pain? Our Peak Performance Sports & Physical Therapy team is primed to help you address the source of your pain. We can discover the cause by performing a comprehensive free screening on you. Next, our expert clinicians can build you a personalized physical therapy plan intended to reduce your current pain and decrease your chances of future pain.

Contact us today for more information about all the services we offer to help you address pain or to schedule your initial physical therapy appointment.
August 16, 2021
Why does my child’s elbow hurt after baseball practice?
If your child’s elbow hurts after baseball practice, there are a number of possible conditions that could be causing the pain. Many of the conditions that cause elbow pain are musculoskeletal conditions. Physical therapy could be a solution that provides relief for a variety of different musculoskeletal problems.

Are you wondering, “Why does my child’s elbow hurt?” If so, read on to learn about some possible conditions that may be causing your child’s pain, and discover how a physical therapist may be able to help.

Possible reasons why your child’s elbow may hurt

There are a few common conditions that cause elbow pain. Many of these are caused by athletic activity, including baseball. These conditions can be worsened with further activity if ignored. Here are some causes of elbow pain:
- Hyperextended elbow — If the elbow joint is bent beyond the normal range of motion, it can tear the connective tissue, which is known as a hyperextension. This can usually happen during sports like baseball or other physical activities.
- Tennis elbow — This is a common condition caused by stress and overuse of the elbow. Athletic activities like sports practice including baseball can cause this condition. Tennis elbow causes inflammation, which can be painful. The pain is located on the lateral side, or the outside, of the elbow.
- Golfer’s elbow — This condition is similar to tennis elbow. It is also caused by repeated stress or overuse of the elbow. But if your child has golfer’s elbow, the pain will be on the inside of the elbow instead. Baseball players can also develop golfer’s elbow as a result of repetitive throwing, since swinging a golf club and throwing a baseball require similar elbow movements.
Excel Sports & Physical Therapy is ready to treat your child’s elbow pain

If you’re searching for an answer to why your child’s elbow hurts, then a physical therapist can help. Our team of experts at Excel Sports & Physical Therapy is ready to help alleviate elbow pain. Our physical therapists are prepared to build your child a personalized treatment plan to manage elbow conditions and to strengthen your child’s arm to help recovery after a sports injury.

Contact our team today for more information about how physical therapy can treat elbow conditions or to schedule an initial appointment.
August 9, 2021
Why does my wrist hurt so bad when I bend it?
Since many of the tasks that we perform every day require the use of our hands, wrist pain can be debilitating. If your wrist hurts when you bend it, then even simple tasks can become uncomfortable. You shouldn’t ignore wrist pain if you experience it. There are several different conditions that can cause wrist pain. Many of these can be treated by a physical therapist.

Does your wrist hurt when it is bent? If so, learn about some possible causes of your wrist pain and how you can address it.

What could be causing my wrist pain when I bend it?

There are many different conditions that could be causing you pain when bending the wrist. Some of the most common conditions include:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome — This condition is not the result of an injury. Instead, carpal tunnel syndrome is a chronic condition that occurs when the median nerve is compressed or irritated. This usually happens due to a swelling in the wrist. Besides pain, other symptoms might include numbness or tingling.
- Wrist injury — Injuring your wrist, even if the injury is not new, can cause wrist pain when you bend it. If you experience tendinitis, the pain may be recurring. Sprains and strains to the wrist can also cause wrist pain.
- Arthritis — When the joints become inflamed, the condition is called arthritis. There are different causes of arthritis, but the most common is wear and tear. Over time, the breakdown of cartilage in the joints causes excess friction between the bones. This is known as osteoarthritis and can affect the wrist as well as any other joint.
- Gout — An excessive amount of uric acid in the body can cause gout. The uric acid can be stored in the joints like the wrist, which results in pain and swelling. Some causes of gout include excessive alcohol consumption or overeating. It can also be the result of other conditions such as diabetes.
Any of these conditions could be responsible for wrist pain or discomfort, so it’s important to see a doctor or a physical therapist to determine the underlying cause.

Border Therapy Services is ready to treat your wrist pain

Whether it occurs at work or at home, wrist pain can be debilitating for your daily life. Our team of experts at Border Therapy Services is ready to help reduce your wrist pain and discomfort. Our physical therapists are prepared to build you a personalized treatment plan to manage your wrist condition and strengthen it to prevent further pain.

Contact our team today for more information about wrist treatments or to schedule an initial appointment.
August 6, 2021
Why does my elbow hurt when I work at a desk all day?
People who spend most of their day behind a desk are no strangers to elbow pain, and many more workers may be feeling elbow pain right now if they’re still working from home due to the pandemic.

One French medical survey in 2013 found that approximately 13% of the workers surveyed had an issue that was causing elbow pain. Physical therapists can help workers determine why their elbow hurts. These medical professionals also excel at helping workers find top-notch treatment for elbow pain.

Why does your elbow hurt? It could be due to one of these three factors

Figuring out why your elbow hurts may not be something you can do on your own. However, physical therapists are trained to diagnose many issues that cause elbow pain. A few of the factors that can lead to painful elbow problems are:
1. Resting your elbow on hard surfaces — Office spaces are filled with hard surfaces, such as the tops of desks and even the arms of some chairs. Often, workers may find themselves resting their elbows on a hard surface for hours at a time.
This action can easily lead to painful elbow issues like cubital tunnel syndrome. Why? There is little soft tissue in your elbows to provide padding between hard surfaces and elbow structures like nerves.
1. Poor typing form — Having good typing form means keeping your elbows bent at about a 90-degree angle. Many workers don’t always do this; as a result, they often put more pressure on their elbows the entire time they’re typing. This strain can lead to elbow issues like tennis elbow.
1. Not using a vertical mouse — How many times do you move your mouse every day? The odds are good that it’s hundreds or even thousands of times if you’re an office worker. Doing this repetitive work movement can be tough on your elbows. This is especially true if you’re not using a vertical mouse.
A traditional mouse requires that you turn your hand palm down, which increases the strain on your elbow tendons. Moving the mouse over and over with your arm in this position can irritate these tendons and trigger pain. A vertical mouse is designed to help keep your arm and hand in a position that puts less strain on your elbow.

Excel PT can help you learn why your elbow hurts and reduce your pain

Keen to learn why your elbow hurts after working at a desk all day? Our Excel Sports & Physical Therapy team is here to help you find out what is causing your work-related elbow pain. We can find the answer by doing a free screening of your elbow. Additionally, our physical therapists are adept at building personalized therapy plans intended to reduce your pain and prevent future work injuries. You’ll even be able to treat your elbow pain from home by signing up for an at-home care or virtual therapy session with our team.

Contact our team today for more information about how we can help workers with elbow pain or to schedule an initial appointment.
July 5, 2021
Three steps you can take to avoid elbow nerve pain
Have you ever hit your funny bone? Most people can say yes to this, and if you can, then you know exactly what elbow nerve pain feels like.

Unfortunately, this type of pain lasts longer for some people than for those who have hit their funny bone. The best remedy for elbow nerve pain is to avoid developing it in the first place. Physical therapists can help you find ways to avoid this type of pain, and they can also help you treat your elbow pain effectively if you do develop it.

Taking these three steps can help you avoid elbow nerve pain

Nerve pain in your elbow is typically caused by a condition called ulnar nerve entrapment. The ulnar nerve runs through a structure called the cubital tunnel in the elbow. Impacts to the elbow and repetitive movements can cause this structure to become inflamed. As a result, the ulnar nerve gets pinched or trapped, causing it to send out pain signals. Some ways that you can avoid developing this painful condition include:
1. Not leaning on your elbow — Leaning on your elbow for long periods of time compresses structures in your elbow. This is especially true if you’re leaning on a hard surface like an unpadded chair arm or desk. Since there’s not much soft tissue padding the elbow joint, this compression can easily pinch or irritate the ulnar nerve.
1. Wearing elbow protection — Falling onto your elbow can trigger ulnar nerve entrapment. People who play certain sports, like football, or who do activities like skateboarding are more likely to fall on their elbows. Wearing elbow protection can reduce the pressure a fall places on your elbows, which can reduce the risk of ulnar nerve entrapment.
1. Avoiding repetitive movements — Work- or sports-related tasks that require repetitive elbow movements can lead to ulnar nerve entrapment. This is the case because repetitive movements can irritate soft tissue in the elbow, such as the olecranon bursa. In turn, the irritation can cause inflammation that narrows the cubital tunnel and pinches the ulnar nerve. If you can, avoid doing long stints of repetitive elbow movements by taking frequent breaks.
Excel PT offers effective treatment if you do develop elbow nerve pain

You aren’t out of luck if you’ve already developed elbow nerve pain. Our team at Excel Sports & Physical Therapy is prepared to help you treat your pain. Our free screenings allow us to pinpoint the source of your elbow pain. In addition, we can construct a customized therapy plan for you that’s designed to reduce your pain and prevent it from returning in the future. These goals are often accomplished using therapy techniques such as:
- Joint mobilization
- Therapeutic exercises
- Dry needling
- Trigger point therapy
- Functional capacity evaluations
Contact our team today for more information about how we can treat your elbow pain or to schedule your initial appointment.
May 10, 2021
Why do I feel pain when bending and straightening my elbow?
It happens when you close a cabinet door. You do it when you’re drinking coffee. What is it exactly? The answer is bending and straightening your elbow. Yet even normal, seemingly easy, tasks like these can be more difficult if these movements are triggering elbow pain.

There are many issues that can trigger pain when you’re bending and straightening your elbow. Wading through the sea of possible conditions isn’t something you should do on your own. Physical therapists have the expertise and training to help you determine the cause of your elbow pain, and they offer many techniques that can help treat your elbow pain, too.

Five reasons you might be feeling pain when you’re bending and straightening your elbow
1. Tennis elbow — The impact from playing tennis and other racket sports can place a lot of stress on your elbow. So can doing repetitive elbow movements at home or at work. Tennis elbow occurs when the lateral epicondyle tendon becomes inflamed. This condition tends to lead to pain on this outside of the elbow when it’s moved.
1. Golfer’s elbow — Pain when bending and straightening your elbow may also be felt on the inside of your elbow. If you’re feeling pain here, then you may have an issue called golfer’s elbow. This elbow problem happens when the medial epicondyle tendon is inflamed. It’s typically caused by repetitive movements like swinging a golf club or work tasks that require you to grip tools tightly.
1. Olecranon bursitis — Does your pain seem to originate at the point of your elbow? If it does, you may have a condition called olecranon bursitis. Bursitis occurs when cushioning structures called bursae become inflamed, and falling on your elbow or repetitive elbow movements can trigger this issue in the bursa at the point of your elbow.
1. Elbow osteoarthritis — Like most other joints, your elbow joint contains cartilage that can wear out over time. This natural wearing can trigger joint inflammation that’s known as elbow osteoarthritis. People who have previously injured an elbow are more likely to develop this issue, as are older people.
1. Ulnar nerve entrapment — The ulnar nerve runs through the elbow joint, but there is little soft tissue to protect this nerve. As a result, even something as simple as leaning on your elbow too much can trigger this issue. Ulnar nerve entrapment can cause pain on the inside of the elbow. It can also lead to numbness and tingling in your hand and fingers.
Feeling pain when bending and straightening your elbow? Armor PT can help

At Armor Physical Therapy, our team is ready and willing to help you address pain you feel when bending and straightening your elbow. We’ll start by doing a free screening on your elbow that’s intended to pinpoint the cause of your pain.

Next, our physical therapists will create a therapy plan that’s customized to your specific needs, and this plan may include therapy methods like:
Contact us today for more information about treatment options we offer for elbow pain or to schedule your initial appointment.
May 10, 2021
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 be expected. However, if you frequently wake up with elbow pain after sleeping, you may have a condition that requires professional treatment.

What causes elbow pain after sleeping?

Recurring elbow pain after sleeping may occur for a few reasons, including:
- Ulnar nerve entrapment — The ulnar nerve is one of the main nerves in your arm. It passes from the neck through the arm and down into your hand. Because it is so long, there are many places along the arm it can become constricted and irritated from repetitive motions, including the shoulder, elbow and wrist.
  
  Pain on the inside of the elbow, along with numbness and tingling that may spread into your fingers, is a common sign of ulnar nerve entrapment.
- Tendinitis — Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon due to strain from repetitive activity. This can affect one of the tendons in your elbow from activities that make frequent use of the elbows, such as golfing or playing tennis.
  
  The inflammation from tendinitis can grow exacerbated at night if you sleep with your elbow bent, which means you’ll wake up with elbow pain after sleeping.
- Arthritis — Arthritis is a chronic condition that wears down the cartilage in your joints. It is common for arthritis pain to feel worse in the morning when waking up, especially if you sleep with the joint bent at night, like many people do with their elbows.
Visit Whatcom Physical Therapy for elbow pain treatment

Do you wake up most mornings with elbow pain after sleeping? It may be time to visit a physical therapist for examination and treatment. Our team at Whatcom Physical Therapy can examine your elbow to identify the cause of your pain and guide you through a personalized treatment. Contact our team today for more information about elbow pain treatment or to schedule an initial appointment.
April 12, 2021
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 learn the cause of your pain. In addition, they have the ability to effectively treat your elbow pain.

Common reasons you feel elbow pain from sleeping

Sleeping isn’t an activity that most people associate with elbow pain. In fact, sleeping is supposed to help the body heal and recover from pain. Yet there are certain issues that can trigger elbow pain from sleeping. A few of the most common of these issues include:
- Elbow osteoarthritis — Like every other joint, the cartilage in your elbow can wear out over time. Wear and tear in your elbow cartilage that triggers inflammation is called elbow osteoarthritis. The pain this condition causes can be worse when you first wake up. This is because your arthritic elbow can stiffen up while you’re sleeping.
- Poor sleeping position — Many people sleep on their side with their arm bent under or over their head. Unfortunately, this sleeping position can be problematic for your elbows. This specific position can put additional strain on the outside of your elbow. In turn, being under this strain for hours every night can lead to elbow pain in the morning.
- Ulnar nerve entrapment — The ulnar nerve runs through a part of the elbow called the cubital tunnel. This narrow passageway and the lack of soft tissue around it can allow the ulnar nerve to be pinched or irritated. Ulnar nerve entrapment tends to cause pain in the elbow that runs down into the hand. This pain can be increased if you sleep with bent elbows at night.
How can physical therapists treat your elbow pain?

Physical therapists can do a lot to treat elbow pain from sleeping. In fact, many of the therapy techniques these specialists use can help address elbow discomfort. Some techniques your therapist may use to help you are:
- Manual therapy designed to decrease pressure on the ulnar nerve.
- Therapeutic exercises that can help improve joint flexibility and lubrication.
- Ergonomic training intended to help you find better positions for your elbows while you’re sleeping and working.
Peak Performance offers top-notch treatment for elbow pain from sleeping

Tired of waking up with elbow pain from sleeping? Our physical therapists at Peak Performance are ready and willing to assist you with your pain. We offer free screenings designed to pinpoint the cause of your elbow discomfort. Our team is also adept at creating therapy plans that are unique to each patient’s needs. Even better, you can sign up for a virtual therapy appointment with us and address your pain from home.

Contact us today for more information about our elbow pain treatment services or to schedule an initial appointment.
April 5, 2021
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 every year. Finding the cause of your burning elbow pain is the first step toward treating it effectively, and that’s one area where physical therapists can help you. In addition, these medical professionals can help you get effective treatment for your elbow pain.

Common causes of burning elbow pain

There are a plethora of issues that can trigger the elbow pain you’re feeling. Physical therapists are trained to recognize and treat many musculoskeletal disorders that can cause elbow pain. A few conditions that commonly lead to burning elbow pain include:
1. Lateral epicondylitis — Also called tennis elbow, this condition is the most common form of elbow tendinitis. It occurs when the tendon on the outside of your elbow is inflamed or damaged. Typically, tennis elbow happens as a result of repetitive movements, elbow trauma, or forearm muscle tension or injuries.
1. Elbow bursitis — Another issue that could be causing your pain is olecranon bursitis. This problem happens when the bursa at the point of your elbow becomes inflamed. Typically, this leads to pain, swelling at the tip of your elbow, tenderness and difficulty moving your elbow.
1. Ulnar nerve entrapment — This elbow issue occurs when the ulnar nerve is pinched where it runs through the elbow. Also called cubital tunnel syndrome, this condition can cause pain and burning sensations that radiate from the elbow into the wrist and hand.
How can physical therapists treat burning elbow pain?

You don’t have to wonder where you can turn for elbow pain treatment because physical therapists can help with this, too. Some of the techniques that your therapist can use to treat your pain include:
- Joint mobilization intended to increase joint flexibility and function.
- Trigger point therapy designed to break up knots of tension in the forearm muscles.
- Therapeutic exercises that focus on strengthening the muscles around the affected elbow.
- Ergonomic training that can help prevent work-related elbow problems in the future.
Find treatment for your elbow pain at Panther Physical Therapy

You don’t have to look far to find effective treatment for your burning elbow pain. Our physical therapists at Panther PT are primed to help you address your pain. We offer free screenings that can pinpoint the root cause of your elbow pain. Furthermore, our specialists are adept at constructing personalized therapy plans designed to:
- Reduce pain.
- Improve flexibility.
- Increase function.
- Decrease future injury risk.
You’ll even be able to get treatment from home thanks to our virtual therapy and at-home care services.

Contact our team today for more information about our treatment options for elbow issues or to schedule your initial appointment.
March 3, 2021
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 the U.S. population develops tennis elbow. Stretching your forearm muscles can help reduce elbow pain when extending your arm, and physical therapists can show you therapeutic exercises that can help you reduce your pain, such as:
1. Forearm extensor stretch
This stretch can be very effective at reducing elbow pain you feel when extending your arm, because it’s designed to target the forearm extensor muscles that attach to tendons on the outside of your elbow.

How to do the forearm extensor stretch
- Tuck the affected elbow against your side and bend it to about 90 degrees with your palm facing down.
- Make a fist, and then bend your wrist down toward the floor.
- Keep your wrist bent as you slowly straighten your elbow.
- Then, twist your fist away from your body until you feel a stretch in your forearm.
- Hold this stretch for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Repeat the stretch two to four times.
1. Wrist pronation stretch
Another exercise your therapist may recommend to reduce pain when extending your elbow is the wrist pronation stretch. It can be helpful because it stretches forearm pronation muscles that attach to the outside of your elbow.

How to do the wrist pronation stretch
- Place your forearm flat on a desk or table with your palm facing up.
- Allow your hand and wrist to extend over the edge of the surface.
- Slowly rotate your wrist outward, with your palm still facing up, until you feel a stretch in your forearm.
- Hold this stretch for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Rest for a few seconds, and then repeat the stretch until you’ve completed five or six repetitions.
Feeling pain when extending your elbow? SOL PT can help!

Fed up with feeling pain every time you extend your arm? Our physical therapists at SOL Physical Therapy can help you find effective treatment for your pain. We can do a complete evaluation of your elbow to determine the cause of your pain. Additionally, our team excels at building customized therapy programs designed to reduce pain and prevent future elbow issues. Even better, you can get elbow treatment from home with our virtual therapy service.

Contact our team today for more information about our elbow pain treatment service or to schedule an initial appointment.
February 6, 2021
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. One study of this condition found that nearly 6% of the people surveyed had it.

Physical therapists can help ease the restriction of the ulnar nerve, and they can also help reduce the burning pain in the elbow that cubital tunnel syndrome causes. One way they can help you meet these goals is with therapeutic exercises like:
1. Elbow flexion with wrist extension
An exercise that can help reduce your burning wrist pain is elbow flexion with wrist extension. This movement falls into a category of exercises called nerve gliding exercises, and such exercises are intended to reduce nerve movement restriction and pain.

How to do the elbow flexion with wrist extension exercise
- Sit up straight in a stable chair with your feet flat on the floor.
- Start out by straightening your affected arm and raising it to about shoulder level.
- Turn your palm so that it’s facing the floor.
- Flex your hand and pull your fingers upward.
- Slowly bend your arm until your hand is as close to your shoulder as possible.
- Return your arm to the starting position, and then repeat the exercise until you’ve done five repetitions.
1. Arm raise with head tilt
A second nerve gliding exercise your physical therapist may recommend to reduce your burning elbow pain is the arm raise with head tilt.

How to do the arm raise with head tilt exercise
- Sit in a stable chair with good, upright posture and your feet flat on the floor.
- Slowly raise the affected arm to shoulder height.
- Turn your palm so that it’s facing the ceiling.
- Slowly tilt your head away from your hand until you feel a stretch.
- Hold this position for two or three seconds and then return your head to a neutral position.
- Repeat the stretch five times in total. You can deepen the stretch by stretching your fingers down toward the floor.
Panther PT can help treat your burning elbow pain

Ready to find even more help for the burning pain in your elbow? Our team at Panther Physical Therapy can offer effective treatment for your pain. We’ll start by doing a free screening to confirm the source of your elbow discomfort. Our team can then construct a customized physical therapy plan for you that’s designed to:
- Reduce pain.
- Improve joint mobility.
- Increase your ability to do normal daily activities.
- Decrease your risk of future elbow issues.
You can even use our virtual therapy and at-home care services to get our help right in your own home.

Contact our team today for more information about how we can treat your elbow pain or to schedule an initial appointment.
February 4, 2021