Elbow Pain
Elbow Pain In Portland
Do you suffer from elbow pain in Portland? Elbow Pain is commonly caused by injury and inflammation to one of its tendons. You might experience pain or soreness after activities such as painting, lifting, or playing a sport, which requires you to lift your arms. Or you may not remember any specific injury.
Elbow Pain is a common complaint, and it can be confusing because there are many causes. Therefore, it is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the underlying problem. Some common causes of Elbow Pain include Golfers Elbow, Tennis Elbow, Elbow Strain/Sprains, tendonitis of the elbow muscles, or Elbow Arthritis. Some less common causes of Elbow Pain are tumors and infections.
Understanding Persistent Elbow Pain In Portland
As is true with many conditions, certain people in various occupations are more susceptible to developing the symptoms. For example; people who are actively involved in fishing, butchering, long-term computer use, plumbing, repeated screwdriver use, waiting, guitar playing, painting, and carpentry have been all shown to develop this ailment. Tennis elbow can affect anyone but has been found to occur more frequently in people who suddenly begin tasks that involve using muscle groups that they are not accustomed to using. There also seems to be a higher rate of occurrence in people aged 30-50 years old.
Understanding Tennis Elbow Pain
Elbow pain, often due to overuse or strain, can affect daily tasks and quality of life. At West Portland Chiropractic, we identify the root cause and create personalized care plans to help restore comfort and function.
Subtle Onset of Pain
Tennis elbow develops gradually, often without a specific injury. The pain typically starts as a sharp, burning sensation on the outer elbow.
Clinical Diagnosis
Our team assesses your symptoms, lifestyle, and occupation to identify tennis elbow and may recommend imaging if necessary.
Weakness in the Hand
As the condition progresses, you may notice reduced grip strength—making tasks like shaking hands or turning doorknobs more difficult.
Targeted Chiropractic Care
By correcting spinal misalignments and addressing nerve interference, we help relieve pain and restore normal function.