The elbow is a hinged joint made up of three bones, the humerus, ulna, and radius. The ends of the bones are covered with cartilage. Cartilage has a rubbery consistency that allows the joints to slide easily against one another and absorb shock. The bones are held together with ligaments that form the joint capsule. The joint capsule is a fluid-filled sac that surrounds and lubricates the joint.
Golfer’s Elbow
An ailment known to affect professional athletes and active adults alike, golf elbow is one of the many conditions we treat at Alleviate. Also known as medial epicondylitis, this condition occurs when excessive strain or repetitive motions cause the tendon connected to the medial epicondyle to become inflamed.
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a painful condition affecting the outer elbow due to the degeneration of extensor tendons, particularly the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB). It occurs from repetitive gripping, grasping, or lifting, often seen in tennis players and manual laborers, causing tendon weakness and increased stress.