Tag: elbow pain

Elbow pain, the three cortisone shots and the inevitable surgery; Or, you could see a certified chiropractic sports physician first.

Elbow pain, the three cortisone shots, and the inevitable surgery; Or, you could see a certified chiropractic sports physician first. Chronic elbow pain may develop from golf, tennis, or normal activities. Who you see first for a health problem will determine the journey, results, and risks. Recently, I have seen a few of these cases that resulted in surgical excision of a painful ligament for tennis elbow.   In both cases, surgery was performed after injections failed to resolve the pain that affected elbow extension and external rotation. After weeks of post-surgical therapy and a healed scar, was the problem resolved, Read More »

Lateral Epicondylitis ; Here is a natural way to resolve your problem while improving your tennis game.

Lateral Epicondylitis; Here is a natural way to resolve your problem while improving your tennis game. If you experience tennis elbow also called lateral epicondylitis, you may have worn a brace or tried a different grip on your racket.   You may have felt some improvement, yet the elbow will still be sore and be aggravated by hitting the ball. The condition may also be caused by other repetitive activities as well. A tennis pro may notice problems with your form which can be reinstructed, yet, the elbow continues to be exacerbated.   Tennis players may develop knee problems, Achilles problems, plantar Read More »

Elbow pain, Wrist pain, Thumb pain and numbness; the problem with braces and how to find effective solutions.

Elbow pain, Wrist pain, Thumb pain, and numbness; the problem with braces, and how to find effective solutions. Many people experience elbow pain, wrist pain, and thumb pain. People are often diagnosed with tendonitis, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, ulnar entrapment as well as many other conditions. Is this type of diagnosis helpful since the diagnosis does not explain or describe why the condition exists?  It also names more the symptom rather than the problem. In a world of symptom-related care, this may make sense however, it does not help you find effective and cost-effective care. There are many Read More »