Elbow Joint Pain - Causes and Everyday Care

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Elbow joint pain is often caused by overuse. Tennis, golf, even our jobs can require repetitive hand and arm movements. Elbow joint pain may often be due to a form of arthritis. However, the elbow joint is less prone to wear-and-tear damage than many other joints. Elbow joint pain may also be due to bursitis, tendinitis, sprain, or fracture.

Arthritis and Elbow Joint Pain

Depending on the type of arthritis, symptoms can develop suddenly or gradually over time. Symptoms may come and go, or persist over time. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. It can occur anywhere in the body but is common in the limb joints. There are many different types of arthritis. However, the most common types affecting elbow joint pain are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

RA is a chronic disease that can affect many parts of the body. It causes the joints to become inflamed, which leads to pain and stiffness. RA often begins in the hands first. It often affects the same joints on both sides of your body.

OA typically affects older people. Over the years, the joints experience wear and tear. Articular cartilage is a slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones. It allows the joints to move smoothly. As we age, it gradually decreases. That is when elbow joint pain may begin to appear.

Other Causes of Joint Pain in the Elbow

Bursitis - this a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion bones, tendons, and muscles near your joints. Bursitis occurs when bursae become inflamed. The most common locations for bursitis are in the shoulder, elbow, and hip. However, you can also have bursitis in leg and foot joints. Bursitis will often occur near joints that perform frequent repetitive motions.

Tendinitis - is inflammation or irritation of a tendon. Tendons are the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. Tendinitis causes pain and tenderness just outside the affected joint. This condition can occur in any of your tendons. However, it is most common around the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and heels. Some common names for various tendinitis problems are:

  • Tennis elbow
  • Golfer's elbow
  • Pitcher's shoulder
  • Swimmer's shoulder

Sprain or Fracture - Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone. They're caused by repetitive force, often from overuse. Stress fractures can also develop from normal use of a bone that's weakened by a condition such as osteoporosis. Anyone can sustain a stress fracture. If you start a new exercise program, for example, you might develop stress fractures if you do too much too soon.

Home Remedies for Elbow Joint Pain

  • Applying heat to soothe and relax the joints.
  • Alternating heat with cold ice packs.
  • Follow a healthy diet built around whole foods.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers, which can bring short term relief.
  • Using a topical joint care lotion like Motion Lotion, which absorbs quickly and supports everyday joint comfort.
  • Exercise and stretching, which are an essential part of living well with arthritis. Low impact exercises, such as swimming and cycling, can help improve strength and flexibility in the joints.
  • Your doctor may also recommend low-impact exercises near the affected joints.
  • Taking a quality joint supplement, which may help support joint structure and everyday joint comfort.

Joint support supplements may help support joint mobility, a healthy inflammatory response, cartilage and joint structure, everyday flexibility, and the lubricating fluids in the elbow joint.

How Flexcin Supports Everyday Joint Comfort

With ingredients like cetyl myristoleate (CM8) and more familiar joint-support ingredients like glucosamine, MSM, bromelain, and collagen, Flexcin is a daily supplement that may help support mobility, a healthy inflammatory response, and cartilage and joint structure. The Flexcin Motion Lotion is a topical joint care lotion that absorbs quickly into the skin over the joint and supports everyday joint comfort in the elbow.

At Flexcin we have been making all-natural joint care supplements since the year 2000, and have helped thousands of people take a more active role in their joint health. We provide US-made supplements with ingredients chosen to support a healthy inflammatory response and to support cartilage and joint structure. And, we offer it at a no-risk 90-day trial. If you try Flexcin and are unsatisfied with the results after taking it for three months, simply return the empty bottles for a full refund less shipping and handling.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new supplement.