Elbow Treatment For Pain Relief
The elbow is easily irritated especially with a sudden increase in activity. Now with summer upon us, many people suffer elbow injuries by introducing new outdoor activities. The best advice that I can give is to start slowly and build the elbow up to intense activity. This way you elbow can get used to the new activity.
After sustaining an elbow injury, it is key to implement Physical Therapy because it helps re-strengthen the elbow in order for you to get back to normal health. Without it, the elbow may continue to get worse through normal daily activity. After an injury, make sure to ice your elbow to decrease inflammation, which will speed up the recovery process. Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen will also help to decrease inflammation
At Cross Bay Physical Therapy, our experienced physical therapists will set up a program specific to your injury and doing so, actively help the elbow to heal. Through a combination of stretching, strengthening, and therapeutic modalities such as massage, tens stimulation, and heat or ice, your elbow will often get better and even stronger than it was before.
Here are some examples of elbow exercises that help the elbow recover to full strength:
- Elbow Flexion and Extension - First, hold a can or a one pound weight with the palm of your hand facing upwards. Bend your elbow so that your hand comes to your shoulder and then gently lower it until your elbow becomes completely straight. Repeat this exercises for the recommended number of times by a physical therapist.
- Forearm Pronation and Supination Strengthening - Again, hold a one point weight in your hand and bend your elbow at a 90 degree angle. Then, slowly rotate your palm upwards and downwards. Repeat this exercise the number of times that is recommended by your physical therapist.
***It is important to note that all exercises should be performed as instructed by our physical therapists after a proper demonstration.
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Our hands on Physical Therapy ensures that your injury can be overcome through simple exercises. We will be with you every step to make sure you not only get better but also don't hurt yourself by applying any of the exercises incorrectly. It is our job to get your better and we take this very seriously.
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By Benjamin Bieber