Signs and Symptoms:

• Pain on inner part of elbow:
• when making a tight fist
• when bending wrist forward down
• During and/or after repetitive use of fingers, hands, and/or wrist
• Pain and point tenderness on inner elbow with pressure or touch.

Injury Description:

• Most commonly this injury is an inflammation of the muscles and/or tendons in the inner part of the elbow and forearm. This can be caused by overuse and/or micro~strains of these muscles/tendons. The injury may be due to long term and repetitive activities, or it may be a sudden overloading of the tissues.

What Can I Do?

• Avoid using the involved fingers, hand, wrist, etc. as much as possible and allow them to rest. Continued use, especially when it causes pain, will irritate the tissue and cause further inflammation.
• As it begins to feel better, start using the involved muscles gradually. They are in a weakened state, too much activity too soon will result in overuse and you are likely to cause more inflammation.
• Apply ice to the area after using it and/or if it becomes painful. This will help to reduce inflammation. The ice should be left on for 10 to 15 minutes at a time.
• Application of heat for 15 to 20 minutes is beneficial prior to activity
• Gently stretch the involved tissues. This can be done by bending the wrist backwards and extending (straightening) the elbow. Prolonged gentle stretches are usually the most effective.
• Gently rub/massage the painful area for 5 to 10 minutes.
• If pain and discomfort persist consult your physician.

To maximize your chances for optimal recovery, often a physician will suggest you consult with us to evaluate and modify your treatment and exercises to meet your specific needs.