Elbow Injuries
The elbow is a joint that connects the upper arm and forearm, and like any other part of the body, it can get injured. Most people have bumped the “funny bone” at the back of the elbow at least once in their life. Sometimes the elbow can feel sore after activity.
Elbow injuries can lead to symptoms such as pain, weakness, numbness, tingling, and limited range of motion. At Injurymap, we understand how bothersome these symptoms can be. We are here to help you better understand elbow injuries through this comprehensive guide.
Minor aches and pains in the elbow can often be treated with home remedies and rehab exercises. For example, the shooting pain and numbness from bumping the funny bone is intense but short-lived and usually goes away on its own.1 Remember, if your symptoms are severe or persistent, you should always seek medical care.
The most common cause of elbow pain is injury. The pain can make it difficult to do routine activities of daily living (eating, bathing, getting dressed, toileting and hygiene, etc.). Sometimes you develop elbow pain and cannot recall any injury, especially if the symptoms develop gradually during daily activities.
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What causes elbow injuries?
A common cause of elbow injuries is sports and recreational activities, especially contact sports such as soccer and football or high-speed sports such as skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, and hockey.
Other causes of elbow injuries can include work-related tasks and projects at home, especially those that place stress on the joint or require repetitive movements of the elbow. Accidents and falls can lead to fractures of the elbow bones – older adults are at higher risk of this type of elbow injury because they have weaker bones and thinner muscle mass.
