elbow injuries
Common Causes of Elbow Pain
Acute injuries aside, elbow pain can seem to come out of nowhere. Maybe you noticed it after upping your weight-lifting routine, taking up tennis, or spending more hours than usual swinging a hammer. Perhaps it appeared because you smacked your arm on a door frame, or it got bumped by the drink cart on an […]
What Causes Elbow Bursitis?
Also known as Popeye’s elbow, elbow bursitis has the characteristic look of a bulbous lump on the tip of one’s elbow. Elbow bursitis is caused by a hard blow to the elbow, an extended period of pressure on the tip of the elbow, an infection, or certain medical conditions like arthritis and gout. Most cases […]
Tingling Fingers or a Numb Hand? It May Be Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
You’ve certainly felt it — that painfully electric, tingling sensation in your elbow and arm after you hit your funny bone. This feeling is caused by a temporary triggering of a nerve response, but for some of us, the sensation is chronic and is often accompanied by other enduring symptoms. These persistent pains may be […]
When should you see a doctor for elbow pain?
The elbow is a fairly complex structure made up of bones and joints, ligaments and tendons, muscles and nerves. When all of these parts work together as they should, the elbow allows you to flex and extent from the joint and rotate your forearm and hand. The elbow’s main function is to provide mobility while stabilizing the […]