Pain In Elbow When Lifting

Do not accept elbow pain in your exercises as normal. This article will show you how to recognize and treat this common problem before it interferes with your weightlifting regimen.

It’s important to address the pain in your elbows before it worsens. Golfer’s or tennis elbow is the term used to describe the pain on the inside of your Elbow. Both conditions can be treated by changing your exercise routine and, in some cases, consulting a specialist.

Golfer’s Elbow

Medial Epicondylitis, despite its common name, is common among weightlifters and other athletes who use their forearms and elbows regularly. The wrist flexors, which bend the wrist forward, are connected to the inner Elbow and can cause pain in the entire forearm. Tendonitis or tissue degeneration can cause discomfort.

Golfer’s Elbow is characterized by moderate pain and a burning sensation in the Elbow. The symptoms can also extend to the forearm. As the condition advances, you may notice that your elbow joint is stiff. Your wrist and hand can also become weaker and numb.

Tennis Elbow

Weightlifters can get lateral epicondylitis from micro-tears or inflammation in the tendons, which extend outwards from the Elbow to the wrist and finger. The wrist extensors are often the cause of this condition. They bend their hand in a high-five. Gradually, the discomfort can turn into a burning pain that extends into the wrist and forearm, along with swelling and heat. You may find it difficult to grip your weights and experience pain in the Elbow when you twist your wrist.

Tennis elbow can be caused by overusing the forearm and Elbow. Weightlifters can also develop tennis elbow if they overuse their arms or repeat the same motions repeatedly. These tendons can be stressed by typing, so it is important to give your arm the rest that it needs.

Elbow Pain Prevention And Treatment

Avoid excessive weight and repeat the same arm-stressing exercises at each workout to prevent elbow pain. Warm-up and stretch before you begin, and wraps can provide additional support. Balance is the key to preventative exercise. Strengthen both your wrist flexors and extensors by performing wrist curls or reverse wrist curls. You can train the two types of muscle fibers simply by changing up the reps. For example, 8-10 repetitions will have a different effect on muscles than 12-15 repetitions.

You should stop doing exercises that are causing you pain if you already have symptoms. You can relieve pain at home by using heat pads and gentle stretching. Wearing a brace can help prevent the pain from getting worse. Conservative treatment will still be the best option if the pain persists. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to relieve the pain.

You will be recommended to do low-weight strengthening exercises using cuff weights. You may need to undergo four to six weeks’ worth of rehabilitation before returning to your regular routine. If conservative treatment fails, minimally-invasive surgery might be required to repair or remove damaged tissue. You can expect to rest for two months after surgery and then continue with physical therapy for four to six more months to recover.