“I have a slight pain in my elbows and I don’t understand what is causing it. What should I do?”

As a chiropractor who specializes in addressing pain in the arm by focusing on dural tension with the tonal model of chiropractic, I'm here to provide you with guidance and potential solutions for your elbow pain. I understand that experiencing shooting pain in your elbows can be concerning and leave you wondering about the cause. Let's explore some possibilities and discuss what you can do to address this issue.

One potential cause of your elbow pain could be radiculopathy, which refers to the compression or irritation of nerve roots in the spine. These nerves travel down the arm and can cause pain, tingling, or shooting sensations. To better understand this, think of your nerves as communication highways. If there's an obstacle or interference along the way, it can lead to signals like pain or discomfort being sent to different parts of the body, including the elbows.

Another aspect to consider is the concept of dermatomes. Dermatomes are specific areas of the skin that are innervated by a single spinal nerve. They create a map-like pattern across the body. When there is tension or compression on a particular nerve root, it can affect the corresponding dermatome, leading to sensations of pain or other abnormal sensations in that area. In the case of your elbow pain, it's possible that the affected dermatome is related to the nerve roots originating in your spine.

Now, let's discuss potential therapies that can help alleviate your elbow pain and address the underlying issue. In addition to chiropractic adjustments aimed at reducing dural tension, there are other modalities that may be beneficial, such as acupuncture, red light therapy, and nutrition.

Acupuncture, which involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body, can help promote balance and restore the flow of energy, potentially reducing pain and inflammation in the affected area.

Red light therapy utilizes low-level laser or LED light to stimulate cellular function and promote tissue healing. By targeting the elbow region with red light therapy, we aim to reduce inflammation and support the body's natural healing processes.

Furthermore, optimizing your nutrition is crucial for overall health and pain management. Incorporating foods rich in anti-inflammatory properties, such as fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids, may help reduce inflammation and support tissue healing.

I encourage you to schedule an appointment with a chiropractor who specializes in addressing arm pain and dural tension. They will conduct a thorough examination, assess your specific situation, and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. Together, you'll explore the potential causes of your elbow pain, and through chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, red light therapy, and nutritional guidance, you'll work towards alleviating your discomfort and improving your overall well-being.

Remember, everyone is unique, and the effectiveness of these therapies can vary. However, rest assured that we will provide the necessary support and guidance throughout your healing journey. Don't hesitate to take action and seek the care you need to address your elbow pain.

Pain is your body's way of telling you there is a problem. You should get it checked out by a health care professional that specializes in musculoskeletal conditions. A chiropractor or sports chiropractor is a good place to start.

It could be tendonitis or carpal tunnel. You need to be examined by a Chiropractor.

Shooting pain could be coming from your neck due to a pinched nerve. Proper exercises and seeing a chiropractor who would get to the root cause of the problem is crucial.

Go see a Chiropractor. They will be able to assess you and determine the best course of action.

I would advise you to see a chiropractor in your area.

Elbow pain can be caused by several different conditions such as tendinitis, degenerative joint disease, arthritis and a pinched nerve in the neck, to name the most common. A good history of your condition, an exam and a neck x-ray (if needed) could help determine what we are dealing with. From there we could decide the appropriate treatment: laser therapy, shockwave therapy, spinal manipulation or decompression therapy.

Hello,
This could be from a misalignment of the elbow, wrist, or even from your neck or upper back, or from strain by your daily activities. A Chiropractic examination should check for problems in these areas and a history to find out what causes this to become symptomatic.
Call your Chiropractor to schedule an examination.
Good Luck!

Depending on your recent activities, it may be tendonitis or the elbow may be out of place. A quick exam of the elbow and some home therapy may be all you need. But an x ray may be needed to rule out any issues.

Depending on where in the elbow, you may have what’s called tennis or golfer’s elbow. It’s a very common muscle soreness that’s caused by repetitive use. If there is numbness going down into the fingers, this could be from a pinched ulnar nerve at the elbow. Both are really easy to treat!

Could be work related

Elbows can be the result of tennis elbow or the office elbow and also to separate the radiologist myself on the forearm, causing elbow pain is the best remedy for that would be a trigger point therapy on that muscle by the farm and I would release the pain on the elbows and also make an adjustment on the spinal adjustment in the neck area, upper back area; just going to the elbow area can give it relief.

Yes, you need to see a doctor in your area. It can be many things, but you need to schedule an appointment with your doctor.

Dr. Quentin Smith

Hi there,

We suggest you visit your local chiropractor for a proper diagnosis. It could be a nerve issue or tennis elbow.

Best,

Dr. Caitlin Zietz, B.Sc., D.C.

A small pain in both elbows without any recent trauma or overuse would worry me a bit that something not related to your elbows may be a problem. I would start with seeing your PCP for evaluation, possible blood tests, review of any medications, etc.

Dr. Simone

There are many things you can do. Most likely, the pain is caused by inflamed tendons. Try using ice and an anti-inflammatory for a few days and be aware of overextending your elbows or abnormal pressure on them. If that doesn’t help, go see a chiropractor who does extremity adjusting.

This could be a muscular issue or an issue with the elbow joints. Consult a Chiropractor in your area who offers extremity adjustments.

Elbow pain is often caused by overuse. Many sports, hobbies, and jobs require repetitive hand, wrist, or arm movements. Elbow pain may occasionally be due to arthritis, but in general, your elbow joint is much less prone to wear-and-tear damage than are many other joints. Below it could also be stemming from a cervical subluxation complex coming from your neck. The nerves from your neck travel down into your elbow and down into your fingers.
Other possible causes of elbow pain are listed below:

1. Broken arm
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-arm/symptoms-causes/syc-20353260>
2. Bursitis
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bursitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353242>
(joint inflammation)
3. Dislocated elbow
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dislocated-elbow/symptoms-causes/syc-20371688>
4. Golfer's elbow
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/golfers-elbow/symptoms-causes/syc-20372868>
5. Osteoarthritis
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351925>
(disease causing the breakdown of joints)
6. Osteochondritis dissecans
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteochondritis-dissecans/symptoms-causes/syc-20375887>
7. Rheumatoid arthritis
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353648>
(inflammatory joint disease)
8. Sprains and strains
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sprains-and-strains/symptoms-causes/syc-20377938>
9. Stress fractures
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stress-fractures/symptoms-causes/syc-20354057>
10. Tendinitis
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tendinitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378243>
11. Tennis elbow
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/symptoms-causes/syc-20351987>
12. Throwing injuries
13. Trapped nerves

Inflammation around the joint is most likely causing the pain. A proper examination would be helpful in determining the source of the pain and also a course of treatment to fix the problem.