Elbow and wrist pain is becoming an increasingly common presenting complaint. Arthritis, joint sprains and muscle strains are also likely.
Symptoms can include pain (or increased pain) when gripping, pain when resisting wrist and/or elbow movement, weakened grip, a constant ache especially at night or when moving the joint. Pins and needles, numbness, swelling and joint stiffness can also accompany many elbow and/or wrist injuries.
Osteopathic treatment may include, but is not limited to:
- Soft tissue therapy
- Joint mobilisation and manipulation
- Dry needling
- Stretching
- Taping
Of course, you will always leave Sports & Spinal Albury Wodonga with a knowledge of what you can do to help encourage a speedy recovery. We educate you on the do’s and don’t of the injury. This can be anything from ergonomic and postural advice to rehabilitative stretches or exercises.
We believe that treating the problem AND its underlying cause is the best way to restore healthy joint function.
Common elbow and wrist complaints that present at our Sports & Spinal Albury Wodonga are:
- Tennis elbow / lateral epicondylitis
- Golfers elbow / medial epicondylitis
- Joint/ligament sprains
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Fractures to bones such as the scaphoid, radius or ulnar
- Arthritis
What to expect in your consult?
Your initial consultation will involve a comprehensive assessment where we ascertain your relevant past history, including previous injuries and medical history, followed by a physical exam to determine not only the diagnosis but also find the root cause of your problem. This will be discussed with you and a treatment plan will be formulated to accommodate your needs.
The treatment itself will vary from individual to individual, but will often include a combination of hands on therapies, dry needling, taping, advice, exercise prescription as well as other options.
FAQ's
Osteopaths are covered by most Private Health insurance schemes. To be sure you are covered please consult your insurance policy. We have HICAPs facilities available for those with Private Health so you can automatically claim your treatment and only have to pay the gap.
No referral is necessary to come to our clinic.
Osteopaths like to be thorough and hence our consults tend to take half an hour on average.
It is advised that you arrive between 5 and 10 minutes prior to your initial consult as you are required to fill out a new patient and informed consent forms before treatment can commence.
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