ARM & ELBOW
Relief for Arm & Elbow Pain
Whether you're experiencing sharp pain in your elbow, tingling down your arm, or weakness when gripping or lifting, arm and elbow issues can significantly impact your daily life. At our chiropractic clinic, we specialize in diagnosing and treating these problems with natural, non-invasive care designed to relieve pain and restore full function. From repetitive strain injuries to nerve entrapment syndromes, our treatments help you regain control—without surgery or medication.
Why Arm Pain and Elbow Strain Happen
The arm and elbow are complex areas of the body that rely on healthy joints, nerves, muscles, and tendons to function properly. Everyday tasks like typing, lifting, and reaching can gradually strain these structures—especially if your posture or movement patterns are out of alignment. Nerve compression in the neck or shoulder can also lead to symptoms in the arm, wrist, or hand.
Chiropractic care focuses on improving biomechanics throughout the entire kinetic chain—spine, shoulder, elbow, and wrist—to address not just symptoms, but their root causes.
Arm Pain
Arm pain can be dull and persistent or sharp and sudden. It may originate in the muscles, joints, or nerves and is often linked to neck or shoulder dysfunction. Pain may also radiate from a compressed nerve in the cervical spine (cervical radiculopathy).
We identify the exact source of your arm pain—whether local or referred—and provide targeted treatment to relieve tension, improve alignment, and reduce inflammation.
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis, is a repetitive stress injury that causes pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow. Despite the name, it’s not just athletes who get it—anyone performing repetitive arm motions (such as typing, lifting, or using tools) is at risk.
Our treatment plan typically includes:
- Gentle adjustments to relieve joint stress
- Soft tissue therapy to promote tendon healing
- Exercises to stretch and strengthen forearm muscles
- Ergonomic recommendations to prevent recurrence
Golfer's Elbow
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, affects the inner side of the elbow and results from overuse or repetitive stress on the flexor tendons of the forearm. It can cause pain with gripping, wrist flexion, or lifting.
Chiropractic care for golfer’s elbow focuses on reducing inflammation, correcting movement patterns, and strengthening surrounding muscles to protect the joint. Soft tissue therapy to promote tendon healing is part of the treatment plan for golfer's elbow.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve becomes compressed at the elbow. This condition can cause numbness or tingling in the ring and pinky fingers, weakness in grip, and aching along the forearm.
We use a combination of chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue work, and postural correction to reduce nerve compression and restore normal nerve function.
When To Visit Tritown Chiropractic for Arm Pains and Strains
Arm and elbow pain should not be ignored—early treatment often prevents long-term damage. Consider chiropractic care if you experience:
- Elbow pain during lifting, typing, or repetitive use
- Pain that worsens over time instead of improving
- Tingling or numbness in the arm, hand, or fingers
- Weakness in grip strength
- Radiating pain from the neck or shoulder down the arm
- Difficulty sleeping due to arm discomfort
Many of these symptoms are signs of nerve compression or repetitive strain, which can be reversed with early intervention.