Due to hurricane damage, the Havelock location is closed until further notice. Havelock therapists Hannah Zhang, Sarah Hall and Judy Hickes are available to see patients at the New Bern location. Please call the New Bern location at (252) 636-9800 to discuss your care.

shoulder and elbow pain

Will elbow pain when lifting objects go away on its own?

December 6th, 2020

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

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Golfer’s Elbow Tennis Elbow

Is golfer’s elbow treated differently than tennis elbow?

November 7th, 2020

There are many similarities between golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, and tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis. Both cause elbow pain. They each affect tendons in the elbow. Each condition makes doing certain normal daily tasks difficult.  However, there are some differences in the treatment used for medial and lateral epicondylitis. Physical therapists are experts at

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Signs You Need Physical Therapy for Tennis Elbow

Signs you need physical therapy for tennis elbow

September 10th, 2020

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, refers to inflammation and irritation of the tendons that connect the forearm to the elbow. This condition typically develops due to overload and repetitive motion on the elbow, and although it is common in tennis players, it can affect anyone who puts stress on this area of the

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