Pain in the Funny Bone Isn't Funny
By Donna Stark
I sometimes think the pain would be worth it if I were getting the millions of dollars and attention like professional players do, but sadly that’s not the case. My tennis elbow pain isn’t bringing me anything of the sort and to add insult to injury, I don’t even play tennis. But as so many other sufferers already know, tennis elbow really doesn’t need any connection to the sport. You can get tennis elbow from gardening, typing, scanning groceries … even bingo if you are one of those hard-core players of the game. And although it happens in the area of your funny bone, there is nothing funny about the pain it can bring on a daily basis. Fortunately, there is help and you can find that with your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic.
What is Tennis Elbow?
The complexity of all the bones, muscles, and ligaments that reside at this joint unfortunately make it a perfect location for irritation and inflammation. You see, tennis elbow is not an injury caused by sudden trauma. Rather, it’s an overuse injury that is caused by repetitive movements of the hand, wrist, and elbow. These movements could be related to the game of tennis, and maybe even golf, but the majority of cases stem from normal, everyday actions. Literally, any repetitive motion, no matter how seemingly innocuous it is, can lead to this type of injury. So if you are not sure if the pain you feel is tennis elbow, head on in to The Joint Chiropractic, but first, check out these symptoms:
- Pain or tenderness over the outside elbow
- Pain that travels up or down the arm
- Pain when lifting or bending the arm
- Pain when gripping, twisting, and carrying
- Difficulty extending the forearm fully
- Wrist weakness
- Loss of strength
Chiropractic Care for Elbow Pain
The pain from tennis elbow can generally last for weeks, but can also persist for years if the problem is ignored or not treated properly. So don’t wait any longer! Chiropractic care is the perfect solution for elbow pain. It is a safe and effective treatment that encourages the body to heal itself naturally because it does not use any types of medications or invasive procedures. Chiropractic adjustments have also been shown to alleviate the pain, return strength, and restore mobility and range of motion to the affected area.
Ready to come in yet? Because with more than 400 locations nationwide, no appointment or referral needed, and convenient weekend hours, it couldn’t be any easier to visit your local chiropractor. And although you may not be getting attention from millions of fans across the world, you will get attention at The Joint Chiropractic, so head on in today!
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Tampa, Fla.