Novena Medical Centre #10-23
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ELBOW
PAIN
Many sports, hobbies and jobs require repetitive hand, wrist or arm movements which can cause overuse in the elbow. Elbow pain can be a nuisance, since you tend to be using your hands constantly, for work or for play. Our physiotherapists understand that and will assess the symptoms accordingly, ensuring that your elbow will not stand in the way of you working and playing.
Elbow pain usually comes from strained or inflamed soft tissues such as tendons. Other causes of elbow pain include fractures from falling onto an outstretched arm; arthritis; sprains, which stretch or tear elbow ligaments; and bursitis, inflammation of the fluid-filled joint cushions called bursae.
Some of the symptoms includes:
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Pain over or near the elbow
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Pain when making a fist
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Pain when opening the fingers
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Weak grip
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Pain when moving your wrist in certain directions
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Disc InjuryA disc works almost like a shock absorber, but over time they can become worn or damaged. Symptoms of a disc-related injury might include a loss of mobility in the neck, numbness into your shoulder or arm, and weakness in your neck.
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Stiff NeckDifficulty moving the neck sideway without turning the entire body. It may also be accompanied by a headache, neck pain and shoulder pain or arm pain. In most cases, pain and stiffness go away naturally within a week.
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WhiplashWhiplash injury occurs when there is a sudden jolt to the head and neck in any accident that may cause a forceful back-and-forth motion. Motor vehicle accident is the most common cause behind the whiplash injury, but can also happen in sports or other trauma.
Conditions we treat but are not limited to include:
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Tennis elbow
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Golfer's elbow
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Muscle Tear
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Dislocation
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Collateral Ligament Tear
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Radial Nerve Entrapment
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Radial Head instability
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Fractures
What to expect during consultation
Assess
We will conduct a thorough assessment through a series of clinical questions and physical tests to analyze what is the main cause of the problem. This helps us diagnose the root cause of your symptoms, and guides our treatment plan to help you move better.
Treat
We provide individualized treatment based on the latest evidence-based approach, using manual therapy techniques such as deep tissue massage, joint mobilization to restore functional range of motion and reduce pain.
Educate
Based on our assessment findings, we will design and prescribe an individualized exercise program targeted towards solving your problem. Our therapists will educate and guide you on your journey to recovery and self management.