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Types of Elbow Injuries

Elbow injuries are extremely common among adults and children alike. While some minor elbow injuries heal on their own, others may require treatment from an experienced New York City chiropractor. Find out more by reading this overview of the common types of elbow injuries.

Sprains and Strains

Sprains and strains are soft tissue injuries and can affect nearly any part of your body, including your elbow. A sprain occurs when one of the ligaments, or fibrous bands of tissues responsible for stabilizing your elbow joints, becomes overstretched or torn. A strain, on the other hand, refers to an injury of one of the muscles or tendons that connect to your elbow.

Overuse Injuries

An overuse injury is one that occurs as the result of constant, repetitive motions of the muscles, joints, ligaments, and other soft tissues. One of the most common overuse injuries affecting the elbow is tennis elbow, which develops when the muscles and tendons in the arm, forearm, or hand are overused and become swollen or inflamed. Many overuse injuries of the elbow develop due to participation in sports.

Dislocations

Your elbow may become dislocated if you are involved in an automobile accident, fall with your hand outstretched, or experience another sudden and forceful twisting motion. When your elbow is dislocated, the joint surfaces separate from one another, changing the alignment of your elbow and causing intense pain.

Fractures

Elbow fractures may be caused by falling onto an outstretched hand, suffering a twisting injury, or experiencing a direct impact to the humerus, radius, or ulna bone. Common signs of an elbow fracture include pain, bruising, stiffness, and an audible popping sound at the time of injury.

Are you feeling limited by elbow pain? Learn about the treatment options available for elbow injuries by contacting Peterson Chiropractic at (212) 242-3210 today. You can also visit our website for more information on the uses of chiropractic adjustments and our various massage therapy techniques.

What Is Scoliosis?

Your spine may seem straight from the back, but it has a natural S-shape when viewed from the side. Individuals suffering from scoliosis have more pronounced spinal curves that may form from side to side, rather than from front to back.

This video explores the causes and symptoms of scoliosis. Scoliosis in adults may be caused by genetic malformation, bone degeneration, or diseased musculature. Individuals with mild scoliosis may exhibit physical deformities, such as having one shoulder or hip higher than the other. Individuals with severe scoliosis may experience pain, weakness, numbness, digestive problems, and difficulty walking. Find out how scoliosis can be treated by watching this full clip.

Learn more about scoliosis treatment methods by visiting Peterson Chiropractic in New York City. To schedule an appointment, call us at (212) 242-3210.

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Find Out More About Your Chiropractic Treatment Options With These Resources

Chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy treatments provide a number of health benefits. Check out these links for more information on sciatica, common elbow injuries, the different types of massage, and the benefits of chiropractic care. Give Peterson Chiropractic a call at (212) 242-3210 to set up an appointment at our New York City office.

Explore this article from MedicalNewsToday.com for an overview of sciatica.

How do you know if you’re suffering from sciatica or piriformis syndrome? Find out with this WebMD.com article.

Learn more about the causes and symptoms of tennis elbow by visiting this page from MayoClinic.com.

This article from the National Institutes of Health discusses common elbow injuries.

Check out this MedicineNet.com article for more information on the different types of massage.