What it might mean if you have elbow pain when straightening your arm

We use our arms every day for the majority of daily tasks. When you have elbow pain when straightening your arm, it can be difficult to perform routine activities like reaching over your head, carrying grocery bags or putting on clothes. As a result, elbow pain can restrict your activity level and limit your quality […]

Burning pain in the elbow: 7 issues that could be causing it

Every time you lift your coffee cup to your lips, your elbow moves. However, burning pain in your elbow can make even this easy task much more difficult. Fortunately, a physical therapist can help you find out the source of your pain.  Several tendons, nerves and other structures make up your elbow, and issues with […]

What should every person know about bone spurs in the elbow?

You may have heard that bone spurs don’t commonly form in the elbows, and that may be true for many people. However, there are certain people who are more likely to develop this issue. Baseball pitchers are one example. Another is quarterbacks and other athletes who do a lot of throwing. But really, these bony […]

Uncover 3 things PT can do for the bone spur in your elbow

What are bone spurs? Bone spurs are bony growths that can occur on the bones that form your body’s joints. While the word “spur” might make it sound like these growths are pointed and sharp, they are actually smooth in many cases. However, that does not mean that they cannot be painful. Bone spurs often […]

How do bone spurs develop in the elbow?

If you have experienced pain and stiffness in your elbow that does not go away within a day or two, it may be possible that you have developed bone spurs. Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are small protrusions that extend from your bones. They most often form around the joints where two bones meet. […]

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; […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]