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Have you recently begun to experience elbow pain? You should focus on correcting this injury as soon as possible to avoid further damage from taking place. At Virtual PT NYC, our team can help you achieve this goal. We can offer virtual sessions of physical therapy that can help you nurse your elbow pain without ever having to leave the house. To learn more about what may be causing your pain, and how it can be corrected, please contact a member of our team. 

Common Causes Of Elbow Pain

Joints are parts of the body where bones come together to allow for movement. The elbow is one of the body’s most integral joints, as it plays a role in many daily activities. Have you ever stopped to think about just how many times you bend your elbow each day? This motion is a necessary part of life, but it can also lead to pain and discomfort. Overuse of a joint can be problematic, a fact our team knows all too well. Some of the most common issues overuse may lead to can include the following:

• Golfer’s elbow.
• Tennis elbow.
• Olecranon bursitis.
• Ligament strains and sprains.
• Dislocations and fractures.

Symptoms To Watch For  

Experiencing pain now and again in the joints does not automatically mean there is a serious issue taking place. However, you must be able to tell the difference between minor problems and a full-blown injury. Knowing the difference will allow you to seek out treatment before the conditions worsen. Symptoms that point to the need for medical intervention can include the below:

• Swelling.
• Tenderness.
• Pain when moving the joint.
• Pain when stationary.
• A locking sensation in the elbow. 

R.I.C.E. Method

One of the most effective ways to nurse elbow pain from home is through the use of the R.I.C.E. method. This acronym stands for rest, ice, compressions, and elevation. By utilizing this method, you can find any swelling you may be experiencing reduced. It is also effective in eliminating pain as well. However, if you do not start seeing results after a week or two, we highly recommend reaching out to our team.  

What Is Physical Therapy?

When you’re unable to eliminate elbow pain on your own, turning to a team you can trust is your best bet at making a full recovery. At Virtual PT NYC, we can provide you with virtual sessions of physical therapy to eliminate your pain and restore your quality of life. Physical therapy is a form of treatment that utilized both stretches and strengthening exercises to promote healing from within an affected area. We’ll walk you through exactly how to perform these activities so that you can start the healing process. The main goals we’ll look to help you achieve may include:

• Regaining strength.
• Reducing inflammation.
• Improving flexibility and range of motion.
• Eliminating pain.

The Benefits Of Physical Therapy

One of the main benefits of physical therapy is the range of conditions it can be used to treat. Many different stimulants can be causing your elbow pain, and physical therapy could be the perfect fit for almost all of them. However, that is not the only benefit to be had. Additional benefits of physical therapy can include:

• Avoiding the need for invasive treatments such as surgery.
• Allowing you to receive treatment from the comfort of your own home.
• Reducing the chance of your current injury becoming a recurring one.  

Contact Us

Living with elbow pain can be difficult, but you don’t have to go through it alone. There are many different ways to go about nursing your elbow from home. If you find that rest and ice is not enough to help, please contact our staff at Virtual PT NYC. We’ll create a physical therapy plan that can restore your functionality and get you back to full strength. Don’t delay, schedule an appointment today.