Physical Therapy in Belleville, New Jersey

Have you been struggling with pain on the outside of your elbow that just will not go away? Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow can be frustrating to deal with in all aspects of life. Whether you work at a desk or have a manual labor job, lateral elbow pain can affect you. If you are looking for high quality physical therapy near Belleville, New Jersey, the team at Pro Staff Physical Therapy of Lyndhurst, NJ, has you covered.

The Pro Staff team develops a treatment and care plan based on your preferred activity level and prior experiences to help achieve the quickest recovery. Treatment is always specific to each patient and their unique symptoms. No matter where you are in your treatment, we are here to help.

What Causes Tennis Elbow?

Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow is caused by inflammation in the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow. This type of injury is usually caused by repetitive motions that involve the wrist such as typing or construction work.

Pain at the outside of the elbow is very common and can be both an acute injury and a chronic condition. Posture, sleep, and nutrition can also affect your chance of developing lateral epicondylitis.

When working with a physical therapist you will be able to identify the specific reason why your elbow pain has occurred. You will also be able to come up with exercises to help prevent it from happening again.

Common Symptoms of Tennis Elbow

• Point tenderness and pain at the outside of the elbow.
• Weakness in grip strength.
• Difficulty with extending the wrist.
• Decreased mobility at the elbow.
• Pain going into the forearm or hand.

How to Treat Tennis Elbow

Lateral elbow pain is addressed first by decreasing the inflammation of the extensor tendon group. This is done through manual therapy targeting both the muscles and joints around the forearm and elbow. It is important to address any mobility restrictions both above and below the site of pain to identify any problematic restrictions.

Next you will work to decrease any provocative motions that may be causing repetitive stress in the first place. This may be simple postural changes or using different tools at work.

Finally, it will be important to strengthen the tendon back to full strength. This will involve specific exercises targeting the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow.

What is the Recovery Time?

Tennis elbow recovery varies for each case. Several factors including how long symptoms have been present to daily work habits can affect your recovery time.

When working with our staff we will make sure you have the best plan to help you heal as quickly as possible. This issue may be resolved in a few weeks to a few months. It may take longer to address other underlying issues that are causing your elbow pain.

Get Started Today

Having pain with work related tasks and not having the strength to grip simple things is very frustrating. We understand that every patient is different, and we will meet you on your journey back to full health. If you are looking for physical therapy in the Belleville, NJ, area, check out Pro Staff Physical Therapy.  Contact our Lyndhurst office at 201-636-2339 to schedule an appointment today.