Elbow Pain Treatment
Elbow Pain Treatment
Elbow pain can arise from repetitive strain, tendon irritation, ligament sprains, or after an injury or surgery. It often limits gripping, lifting, and everyday tasks like turning a doorknob or carrying groceries. At Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center of Brooklyn, we evaluate the elbow, wrist, and shoulder together, since pain in one area often affects movement in the others, and build a treatment plan aimed at restoring comfortable, functional use of the arm.
Common Causes We Address
- Tendonitis — overuse-related inflammation, such as tennis or golfer's elbow, causing pain with gripping or lifting.
- Ligament Sprains — stretching or tearing of elbow ligaments from sudden strain or injury.
- Post-Surgical Stiffness — reduced motion and strength following elbow surgery.
- Nerve Irritation — tingling or weakness radiating from the elbow into the forearm and hand.
Our Approach
- Manual Therapy — hands-on techniques to ease stiffness and improve joint mobility.
- Exercise Therapy — guided strengthening using resistance bands and dumbbells to rebuild grip and arm strength.
- Cold Laser Therapy — non-invasive light therapy that helps reduce pain and inflammation.
- Ultrasound Therapy — deep tissue warming to ease pain and support healing.
- Electrical Stimulation — gentle current to calm pain and support weak muscles.
- Kinesiology Tape — elastic support that stabilizes the joint while allowing movement.
Treatment is tailored to your specific diagnosis and daily demands, with the goal of reducing pain and returning to normal use of your arm.
This content is for general information only and isn't medical advice. Talk with a qualified provider about your own situation. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.