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Symptoms include:
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Elbow Pain
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Wrist Pain
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Numbness and tingling in arm or fingers
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Pain with typing or holding objects
If you are experiencing any or all of these symptoms then you could be suffering from a condition called Medial
Epicondylitis, commonly seen in golfers, throwers, and even computer workers.
Pain is typically felt on the inside of the elbow and increases with activities involving elbow and wrist movement
including gripping and holding.
Since nerves run along with muscles it is not uncommon to have a compressed or “pinched” nerve within
the muscles causing numbness and tingling in your arm and/or fingers. This condition is typically caused by overuse
of the muscles in the elbow or direct trauma. Either of these will create small tears within the muscle and cause
the formation of scar tissue. Over time these tears build on one another until finally it causes a breakdown of your
soft tissues resulting in pain and inflammation.
How can Performance Chiropractic help?
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Active Release Technique (ART) to the muscles of the forearm to reduce scar tissue, decrease stress to the
injured area, promote healing, and restore normal wrist and elbow function.
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Chiropractic adjustments to restore motion
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Ultrasound to help reduce inflammation
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Stretching and Exercises as needed to prevent condition from returning
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Most importantly, the therapy is working where traditional means — including physical therapy and medical
intervention — did not. And it’s working without taking time away from my jobs or having surgery, both of which
were recommended by other practitioners.
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| Neil McQueen |
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