Elbow Pain
Struggling with elbow pain that’s messing with your workouts, hobbies, or job?
Break free from stubborn discomfort with expert Elbow Pain Physical Therapy at RecoverRx
- Lift, swing, or throw again without sharp pain or fear of injury
- Regain strength and full motion so you can move without hesitation
- Feel capable and pain-free during workouts, daily tasks, or your favorite sports
Is pain in your elbow making it difficulty to lift weights, carry groceries, play tennis/golf/pickleball, or perform your normal work or home duties?
Does this sound like you?
- You thought the pain would go away in a few days or weeks, but it didn't?
- You tried heating pads, ice, and home TENS units but they did nothing?
- You had a few massages, but the pain just came back in a few days?
- You went to a doctor who took some images and gave you an injection or told you to take some pills, but the relief didn't last?
- You tried physical therapy in the past but it didn't help?
- You decided that if you just avoid the activities that hurt, you can live with it?
We are here to help you find long term solutions!
Typical Elbow Conditions we Treat:
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Biceps Rupture
- Joint Instability
Common Causes
- Injury: repetitive use of the same muscle groups without adequate mobility work or recovery time; sudden impact or load to the tissue
- Impaired Mechanics: stiffness in the joint or decreased flexibility in the muscles leads to decreased range of motion; weakness and muscle imbalance
- Chronic compensations: a previous injury or fear of future injury can lead to avoidance of activity in certain muscle groups while simultaneously causing overuse of other tissues.
RecoverRx Performance Physical Therapy Approach
- Break the pain cycle through education, manual therapy, and increasing tissue mobility
- Improve the mechanics of the joints, muscles, and nerves in the area during daily functional tasks and exercise/sport specific activities
- Load the tissue to improve strength, power, and endurance to ensure that the tissues are prepared for all desired demands without being fearful of reinjury.
Elbow Specific Treatments
- Decrease tissue inflammation through bracing, taping, and massage
- Improve tissue mobility through massage, instrument assisted mobilization, cupping, & dry needling
- Decrease nerve sensitivity (numbness, tingling, pain that extends down the arm) through specific nerve exercises
- Progress plyometric and functional activities (throwing, catching, pushing, pulling, pressing)
- Break the cycle of inflammation with shockwave therapy
Important Things to Understand
- Tissues Heal. The body is designed to repair itself, but sometimes our system gets stuck in the inflammatory phase of tissue repair and needs a little help to move onto the recovery phase
- The true source of pain is often poorly correlated with x-ray and MRI imaging results. It is possible to have tissue damage on imaging that causes no pain or functional limitations. And it is possible to have pain with no visible findings on imaging – usually a result of nervous tissue over sensitivity.
- Soreness after exercise is not the goal, but it is also not always a sign of concern. True strength gains require an overload to the system which causes micro-damage. As that tissue recovers, it does so thicker and stronger than before. Soreness should be used as a way to monitor if the tissue is ready to take on more load, should stay at the current level, or should back down training intensity until the tissue is more prepared.
- Return to previous/desired activities is almost always possible through good education, proper mechanics, and progressive tissue loading.
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About RecoverRx in Oakbrook Terrace, IL
245 +5 Star Reviews!
- Molly F.
“I cannot recommend Dr. Megan enough! She is not only highly knowledgeable in her field but also incredibly patient and creative in her approach to therapy. She always took the time to explain everything clearly, ensuring I felt confident and informed throughout my sessions. Her ability to think outside the box and tailor exercises to my unique needs made a significant difference in my progress. What truly sets her apart is her genuine care and encouragement. She created a positive, supportive environment where I felt comfortable asking questions and pushing my limits. I have unique needs and Dr. Megan took the time to research what would be best for me and prepared a plan of care that fit all my needs. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, I’ve achieved milestones I never thought possible. If you’re looking for a physical therapist who goes above and beyond, Dr. Megan is the one!”
- Philippa C.
“Luke did a fabulous job helping me rehab my rotator shoulder injury! He was so flexible on schedule with my work and travel and really exceeding all my expectations on the PT I got. I have had other issues like a knee repair procedure and had to live with middle of the day scheduling and standard canned approaches. Luke took the time with he and gave me the customized exercises I needed, worked with me on my lifting form to avoid future injuries, and did a variety of dry needle and other manipulation therapies that were very effective. I am back lifting and am really pleased with my progress! My knee had a short-term aggravation that he solved too during my other PT work which avoided more appointments and time challenges. I whole heartedly recommend Luke and his clinic for PT! Thank you so much, Luke! Great Work!”
- Adam M.
“Dr. David Bokermann was amazing to work with. I was referred to RecoverRX by a close friend because I was having a lot of shoulder pain. At one point I was having trouble just being able to put on deodorant because the pain was so bad. I though for sure that I was going to need to have surgery. I just figured I was getting old and all of the abuse that I put my arm through in my youth was catching up to me. Dr. David explained that I wasn’t going to need surgery and that what I had was a muscle imbalance. I signed up for 10 sessions with him and I am happy to say that I am pain free again. I would highly recommend them to anyone.”
