Elbow pain doesn’t always start during the activity that strains it. You may finish a workout or a long shift feeling fine, only to wake up with soreness along the inside or outside of the joint and weakness when you grip something. Persistent symptoms may warrant an evaluation with a chiropractor in Plantation, FL.

ChiroCare of Florida provides elbow pain treatment in Plantation, FL, for tendon and joint problems or symptoms involving a nearby nerve. Dr. Michael Levine checks grip strength and forearm motion during the evaluation. He also assesses whether numbness or tingling extends into the hand before discussing which care options may fit the findings.

 

Where Does Your Elbow Hurt?

Elbow pain may build gradually through repeated strain or begin suddenly after a fall or direct blow. The location of the discomfort can provide useful clues, although an examination is needed to identify the cause. Common patterns include:

  • Inside of the elbow: Soreness near the inner bony area may develop when the attached forearm tendons become irritated.
  • Outside of the elbow: Tenderness that worsens when gripping or lifting may be associated with tennis elbow.
  • Forearm and hand: Tingling or weakness extending toward the hand may indicate nerve compression near the elbow joint.

Sudden elbow injuries that cause substantial swelling or limited movement should be professionally assessed.

 

What May Your Elbow Care Plan Include?

Based on the examination findings, elbow pain treatment in Plantation, FL, may focus on improving motion and reducing strain around the joint. Care may combine hands-on joint work with guided therapeutic exercises intended to rebuild grip strength.

Guarding your elbow can change how you hold your shoulder or upper body. In these cases, you may consider postural restoration alongside elbow-focused care.

 

When Is It Time To Have Your Elbow Examined?

Mild elbow soreness after a busy weekend may settle with rest. Trouble fully straightening your arm or a clear loss of grip strength may warrant an evaluation. Pain that lasts several days or disrupts sleep should also be checked immediately.

Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow can produce similar symptoms, but each affects a different side of the joint. If imaging reveals a structural tear, the next step will depend on its location and severity. An orthopedic evaluation may be appropriate.

 

Start Your Elbow Pain Evaluation in Plantation

Persistent elbow pain can make gripping and lifting increasingly difficult. When you are ready for elbow pain treatment in Plantation, FL, our team can build a plan around your injury. If tingling reaches your hand, an examination can determine whether it comes from the elbow or whether carpal tunnel management is appropriate.

Call ChiroCare of Florida at (954) 730-5712 to schedule your evaluation.

 

 

Dr. Michael Levine is our elbow pain specialist in Plantation and has more than 20 years of experience helping patients with pain and mobility concerns. His office sits on South University Drive near The Fountains Shopping Plaza, with convenient access from I-595, making evaluations easier to fit into a busy week. He may include the Graston Technique in your care, which uses stainless steel instruments to address tight or injured soft tissue around the elbow when appropriate.