Elbow Pain
"Are You Struggling with Elbow Pain that Hinders Your Daily Activities?"
- Do you find it challenging to lift weights, carry groceries, play tennis/golf/pickleball, or carry out your normal work or home duties due to elbow discomfort?
- Have you tried various remedies such as heating pads, ice, home TENS machines, or massages, but none seem to provide lasting relief from your elbow pain?
- Are you frustrated by the recurring discomfort despite previous attempts at treatment, including physical therapy?
We're here to help you find long-term solutions to alleviate your elbow pain and restore your ability to perform your favorite activities pain-free!
At Phoenix Osteopractic Physical Therapy, led by Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic we specialize in treating various elbow conditions, including Golfer’s Elbow (Mediolateral Epicondylitis), Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis), Biceps Tendon Tear, Ligament Instability, and Elbow Fracture.
Typical Causes of Elbow Pain:
- Injury from repetitive use or sudden impact without adequate mobility work or recovery time.
- Impaired Mechanics: Joint stiffness or decreased muscular flexibility leading to restricted range of motion, weakness, and muscle imbalance.
- Chronic compensations: Previous injuries or poor posture resulting in altered shoulder mechanics and compensatory movements.
Treatment Options for Elbow Pain Include:
- Reducing tissue inflammation through bracing, taping, and massage.
- Utilizing massage, instrument-assisted mobilization, and cupping to increase tissue mobility.
- Performing specific nerve exercises to reduce nerve sensitivity, alleviating numbness, tingling, and discomfort.
Key Concepts to Understand:
- Tissues have the ability to heal, but occasionally require assistance to transition from the inflammatory phase to the recovery phase.
- The true cause of discomfort may not always align with X-ray and MRI imaging results, as tissue injury can exist without symptoms or functional limitations.
- Soreness after exercise is normal and indicates tissue adaptation and growth, signifying progress in strength gains.
With appropriate education, mechanics, and progressive tissue loading, it’s possible to return to previous/desired activities.
If you’re ready to address your elbow pain and regain pain-free function, schedule an appointment with us at Phoenix Osteopractic Physical Therapy in Rowlett, TX.
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About Phoenix Osteopractic Physical Therapy in Rowlett, TX
- Mark B.
Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic was recommended to me by other patients of his, and I’m so grateful to have found him. After seeing so many doctors, I thought I was going to just live with back pain. He not only identified the areas that could help, he also told me what to do when it was hurting. He developed a physical therapy and exercise regimen that helped accomplish the goal of no more pain. He also helped with my neuropathy and balance and has worked with my doctors to improve my well-being overall.
He did dry needling which really helped get the pain in check while he worked on the areas that contributed to the pain. He also did the other wave therapy that helped alot as well. Basically, he went to the root of all the problems and improved life for me. I recommend Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic
to anyone. His empathy, professionalism and skills are outstanding.
- Ken N.
Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic is very knowledgeable in physical therapy. I visited him for lower back and neck pain that caused headaches. Lower back pain affected by daily life physically and mentally.
Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic corrected my back and neck pain. He also went above and beyond with teaching me preventative and corrective stretching exercises. As well as sending me recommendations on products to buy to prevent future pain and correcting my bad posture. Along with following up with me to see how I am feeling.
Russell L Darrington, MS, PT, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic is definitely one of the best in the business and is very personable. He made me feel comfortable on every visit and it’s always a pleasure speaking to him!