Elbow Joint Pain

What Can Cause Elbow Joint Pain?

Elbow joint pain is a serious condition that can severely reduce the range of motion and comfort of those that suffer from it. There are many causes for the condition, each of which will require a different treatment.

Injury or Damage

Because of the nature of the elbow, there are a wide array of different injuries that can be incurred and cause temporary or permanent damage to the joint. This type of elbow joint pain can be caused by any of the following:

• Tennis Elbow - The over extension of the elbow due to the twisting motion commonly associated with swinging a racket (but not necessary from this activity) can result in this condition which long term elbow joint pain occurs. The best treatment is to reduce the use of the elbow for a prolonged period of time.
• Tendinitis - Inflammation of the tendon can cause severe elbow joint pain as well, leading a wide array of problems in using the joint effectively. This can be treated with NSAIDs or natural anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Strain - A strain occurs when the cartilage or ligaments are pulled further than they are meant to move. The best treatment is to immobilize the elbow and reduce elbow joint pain for a few days or weeks.

Arthritis

The other form of elbow joint pain that is much more severe and long term in nature is arthritis. Arthritis leading to elbow joint pain can come in two different forms - either osteoarthritis caused by a long term weakening of the joint from overuse, or rheumatoid arthritis. The latter is caused by an autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack the joints as though they are diseased and weaken them.

To treat elbow joint pain resulting from arthritis, the best course of action is to first reduce inflammation by taking natural supplements like Guggul or to take an NSAID prescribed by a doctor. Additionally, you can supplement the condition by taking extra Essential Fatty Acids which help to restore the natural health of the elbow.

There are also different ways to restore the health of your elbow naturally through physical therapy, restoring strength to the joint that will help reduce elbow joint pain and to maintain full range of motion.

For any arthritis related damage to the elbow, a doctor should be consulted first to ensure no long term or permanent damage has been incurred.