{"id":215084,"date":"2024-07-12T13:38:43","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T17:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/?post_type=newsletter&p=215084"},"modified":"2024-07-12T13:38:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T17:38:49","slug":"whats-causing-my-elbow-and-wrist-pain-and-how-can-physical-therapy-help","status":"publish","type":"newsletter","link":"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/newsletter\/whats-causing-my-elbow-and-wrist-pain-and-how-can-physical-therapy-help\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Causing My Elbow and Wrist Pain \u2014 And How Can Physical Therapy Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Remember the last time you accidentally slammed your funny bone? That sharp, radiating pain is deeply unpleasant \u2014 fortunately, it usually only lasts a few moments. But what happens when that pain lingers? If you\u2019re dealing with pain in your elbow, forearm, or wrist, MMA Sports Rehab is here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrist and elbow pain can have several potential causes. Three major nerves run through the arm and can become entrapped, leading to numbness, tingling, and pain. You can also injure the muscles, tendons, or ligaments in the elbow and wrist joints, which can cause mobility restrictions and pain in the impacted area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our team of physical therapists will help you get to the bottom of your elbow pain \u2014 and we\u2019ll help you find a way to resolve that pain for good. Call us to schedule an appointment and get started today!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Closer Look at the Causes of Wrist and Elbow Pain<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you come in for your appointment, the first thing we\u2019ll do is carefully review your symptoms and run a few simple movement screens to help pinpoint the cause of your pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overuse injuries <\/strong>are one of the more common causes of wrist and elbow pain. You\u2019ve probably heard of conditions such as tennis elbow or golfer\u2019s elbow \u2014 both are examples of overuse injuries. They stem from repetitive movements or awkward postures that strain the joint\u2019s soft tissue, leading to a gradual onset of symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also suffer acute injuries<\/strong>, particularly in the wrist. These injuries happen suddenly rather than over time. Wrist sprains, in which the ligaments in the wrist suffer damage, are among the most common. You can also fracture the bones in your wrist and elbow, which will typically require medical intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nerve disorders <\/strong>are another common source of discomfort in the elbow, forearm, and wrist. They occur when one of the nerves running through the arm becomes entrapped, leading to pain, numbness or tingling, and mobility restrictions. The location of your symptoms can let you know which nerve is affected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n