Contents:
- Medical Video: What Causes Osteoarthritis Joint Disease? - Manipal Hospital
- 1. Physical therapy
- 2. Medicine for joint pain
- 3. Injection or injection
- 4. Operations
Medical Video: What Causes Osteoarthritis Joint Disease? - Manipal Hospital
Sometimes you can experience a condition called joint pain in the elbow, which can cause weakness and difficulty in handling objects. You have to use your hands and arms to do a number of things. So, it is important to find the right treatment to eliminate these symptoms. Here are some treatments that you can consider.
1. Physical therapy
Physical therapy can be the first choice for pain, including elbow pain. Physical therapy can help build elbow strength and prevent recurrence of the condition.
The therapist can help you do exercises to restore the flexibility of your elbow joint. Other simple exercises can be recommended to gradually strengthen and stretch the muscles around the elbow joint. Strong muscles can support joints and bones. You may be told to do the exercise at least once a day. Try to keep your joints active. Lack of exercise can make the pain worse and the joints become stiff.
Acupuncture can sometimes be used. In acupuncture, special needles are inserted into a special point in the skin to stimulate the nerves. The body releases natural pain relievers - endorphins. Although there is no strong evidence that acupuncture is effective, this method needs to be tried if other non-surgical treatments do not help.
2. Medicine for joint pain
Medications can be used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and protect joints. Both over-the-counter and prescription drugs are available for pain. Several types of drugs commonly used include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen). If over-the-counter medicines don't help, doctors can prescribe stronger drugs. Remember to follow the doctor's instructions to prevent side effects.
3. Injection or injection
Steroid injections can be recommended if you suffer from severe pain that does not heal within a few weeks. Pain can worsen a few hours after the drug is injected, but most people feel better afterwards. You might need a second injection.
Steroid injection is effective for elbow pain. Sometimes this injection helps treat pain, and sometimes only helps shorten recovery time. Your condition can improve without this injection.
4. Operations
For most cases, surgery is not recommended. Elbow pain can heal with non-surgical options. However, if you experience a special condition or pain cannot be controlled with medication or exercise, you will be advised to undergo surgery.
- Joint stiffness: your elbows are stiff, and abnormal bones are formed. Surgery helps remove the abnormal bone and other soft tissue. After surgery, you can restore your range of motion.
- Arthritis: elbow arthritis can make it difficult for you to lift things. Surgery can remove abnormal bone or replace the elbow.
Depending on the level of activity and the limitations of your movements, the doctor will assist you in determining the operation. After surgery, physical therapy can be undertaken to help you return to normal activities more quickly.
Elbow pain can affect your daily life with pain and discomfort, but effective treatment is available. You should try non-surgical options before you consider surgery. The doctor will help you choose.
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