is elbow pain disrupting your life? know the signs
Clicking Sensation: A noticeable clicking sound or feeling when moving the elbow joint.
Elbow Pain: Persistent discomfort in the elbow—including pain when moving your hands and fingers—often accompanied by swelling or stiffness.
Limited Range of Motion: Difficulty bending or straightening the elbow, restricting normal joint movement.
Numbness or Tingling: Pins-and-needles sensations in the elbow that may indicate nerve involvement.
Over-the-Counter Relief Ineffectiveness: Persistent symptoms that do not improve with standard over-the-counter medications.
Soreness in the Forearm: Aching or tenderness in the forearm muscles related to elbow dysfunction.
Tenderness: Sensitivity or pain upon touching the elbow area.
Warmth and Redness: Increased warmth, redness, or bruising around the elbow, suggesting inflammation.
Weakness: Reduced strength in the arm, impacting daily function.
Elbow pain is typically a result of “overuse” injuries, such as repetitive hand, wrist, or arm movements common in sports, hobbies, and jobs. If you’re experiencing elbow pain, some of the symptoms below might sound familiar. If so, we advise you to make an appointment with one of our elbow specialists as soon as possible.