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What Causes Numbness In Fingers And Elbow Pain After An Injury?
Hi doctor,I have a pain started on my right elbow as a result of a work injury.I ignored it for a good while.When I consulted the doctor she suggested physio without doing any investigations on it.While I was on physio I developed very bad upper back pain and I had to take anti-inflammatory meds for two weeks.My pain is now all over my right side of the body from neck shoulder and upper back.Arm pain is also worse from the upper arm to just below elbow.My middle finger has a numb feeling from the beginning which is worse now.The doctor never said what is causing the pain.Would you able to suggest?thankyou.
Sat, 22 Feb 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
First stop physical therapy and take Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain medications.
Rest the joint, and allow the acute inflammation to subside.
Ice packs and heat pads are among the most commonly used treatments for elbow pain.
Stretching the muscles and tendons that surround the joint can help with some causes of elbow pain.
Physical therapists use different modalities to increase strength, regain mobility, and help return patients to their pre-injury level of activity.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
First stop physical therapy and take Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain medications.
Rest the joint, and allow the acute inflammation to subside.
Ice packs and heat pads are among the most commonly used treatments for elbow pain.
Stretching the muscles and tendons that surround the joint can help with some causes of elbow pain.
Physical therapists use different modalities to increase strength, regain mobility, and help return patients to their pre-injury level of activity.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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