The answer to this question is yes, the pain will often go away on its own. However, elbow pain when lifting objects is likely to keep coming back if you don’t address the underlying issue causing it.
Just how likely are you to have elbow pain? Medical studies report that up to 3% of the U.S. population is likely to develop lateral elbow pain at some point. Physical therapy specialists can help you determine the underlying cause of your elbow pain, and these medical professionals can also help you find treatment for recurring elbow pain when lifting objects.
What underlying issues could be causing you elbow pain when lifting objects?
There’s a lot of stress placed on the elbow when lifting things, especially if they’re heavy. This is why weightlifters may experience elbow soreness after a tough workout. However, most people who feel elbow pain when lifting objects have an underlying condition causing their pain.
Some of the conditions that could be the root cause of your pain are:
What treatment options do physical therapists offer for elbow pain?
Your physical therapist can take several steps to help you if lifting objects causes elbow pain. First, they will evaluate your elbow to determine the source of your pain; then, they will develop a therapy plan that’s personalized to your condition and the effects it’s having on your elbow.
Some of the therapy methods such a plan could use include:
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) intended to break up scar tissue from previous elbow or arm injuries.
- Joint mobilization that can help improve elbow range of motion and decrease pain.
- Sport-specific therapy designed to help you move your elbow safely while playing sports.
- Dry needling intended to break down myofascial trigger points and reduce pain.
- Anodyne® therapy that can decrease stiffness and pain in the muscles that support the elbow.
- Ergonomics training intended to improve elbow posture during normal daily activities.
Discover how to treat your elbow pain effectively at Peak Performance
Ready to discover more about how physical therapy can treat elbow pain when lifting objects? Our Peak Performance team is ready and willing to help you learn all about your pain and the many treatment options we offer for it. We’ll start by doing a free screening of your elbow to pinpoint the cause of your pain. Then, our physical therapists will construct a personalized therapy plan for you that’s designed to decrease pain and prevent its recurrence.
Want to treat your elbow pain from home? No problem! Our team can treat you using a virtual therapy session that allows you to get care without leaving home.
Contact us today for more information about our elbow pain treatment services or to schedule an initial appointment.
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