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Is Wrist or Elbow Pain Affecting Your Daily Activities?
Wrist & Elbow Pain Treatment in Belrose
Pain in the wrist or elbow can make everyday tasks such as lifting, gripping, typing, gardening, playing sport, or opening jars uncomfortable. Whether your symptoms developed gradually or followed an injury, an assessment can help identify the likely cause and guide appropriate management.
At Vital Acupuncture & Massage in Belrose, we assess a wide range of wrist and elbow conditions and provide individualised treatment plans that may include remedial massage, acupuncture, manual therapy, and exercise advice where appropriate.
Common Symptoms
You may experience:
- Pain with gripping or lifting
- Wrist or elbow stiffness
- Weakness
- Swelling
- Pins and needles or numbness
- Reduced movement
- Pain during work, sport, or everyday activities
Common Wrist & Elbow Conditions
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylalgia)
A common overuse condition affecting the tendons on the outside of the elbow.
Symptoms may include:
- Pain on the outside of the elbow
- Pain with gripping or lifting
- Reduced grip strength
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylalgia)
A similar condition affecting the tendons on the inside of the elbow.
Symptoms may include:
- Pain on the inside of the elbow
- Discomfort when gripping or lifting
- Tenderness around the elbow
Wrist Tendinopathy
Overuse or repetitive movements can irritate the tendons around the wrist.
Symptoms may include:
- Wrist pain
- Tenderness
- Pain during lifting or repetitive activities
- Reduced grip strength
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This condition occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through the wrist.
Symptoms may include:
- Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers
- Hand weakness
- Night-time symptoms
- Difficulty gripping objects
Arthritis
Arthritis can affect both the wrist and elbow, contributing to pain, stiffness, and reduced movement.
Symptoms may include:
- Joint pain
- Morning stiffness
- Reduced mobility
- Swelling
- Sprains and Strains
Ligament sprains and muscle or tendon strains may occur following falls, sporting injuries, or repetitive activities.
Symptoms may include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Reduced movement
Our Approach
Every condition is different. During your consultation we will:
- Discuss your symptoms and medical history
- Assess movement, strength, and function
- Identify factors that may be contributing to your pain
- Explain our findings
- Develop an individualised treatment plan
Depending on your assessment, treatment may include:
- Remedial Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Acupuncture
- Manual therapy
- Mobility and strengthening exercises
- Home care advice
Treatment recommendations are tailored to your individual presentation and goals.
When Should You Seek Assessment?
Consider booking an assessment if you have:
- Pain lasting longer than two weeks
- Increasing weakness
- Difficulty gripping or lifting
- Persistent swelling
- Tingling or numbness
- Symptoms affecting work, sport, or daily activities
Early assessment may help identify the underlying cause and guide appropriate management.
Research
A systematic review of randomised double blind control trials (1) totalling 728 participants found acupuncture to be superior to the use of NSAIDS in reducing the pain associated with CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome). It was also found to be more effective in symptom management and motor function improvement when used in conjunction with splinting rather than splinting alone.
Another randomised double blind control trial (2) found acupuncture and splinting to be significantly more effective in reducing pain and improving motor function than splinting and supplementation of B1 and B6 alone.
Why Choose Vital Acupuncture & Massage?
Our practitioners provide individualised care for a range of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the wrist and elbow.
We regularly see patients from Belrose, Frenchs Forest, Davidson, Forestville, Terrey Hills, and surrounding Northern Beaches suburbs.
Contact Vital Acupuncture & Massage in Belrose to arrange your appointment.
Disclaimer: Every individual responds differently to treatment. Recommendations are based on your assessment, symptoms, medical history, and individual circumstances. Treatment outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
References
Acupuncture and moxibustion for lateral elbow pain: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Gadau M, Yeung WF, Liu H, Zaslawski C, Tan YS, Wang FC, et al. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014;14:136.
Acupuncture for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review. Tang H, Fan H, Chen J, Yang M, Yi X, Dai G, et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:861849.
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