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What Causes Severe Pain In The Elbow And Forearm?

I am having elbow pain and forearm pain. My chiropractor has put my elbow back into place 2 times in the last month. It was not caused by an injury. I just started having elbows pain that feels like it is inside and so my Chiro checked it and it was a slight movement but gave me immediate relief. About a week and a half later, I started having the pain again to the point that my forearm was hurting so bad I could not sleep. Chiro adjusted again and there was a much larger movement back into place. The severe pain went away but I am having dull elbow pain and forearm pain - especially when trying to lift something like a glass off the counter (when my hand is turned sideways). I wake up several times a night with pain. Straightening my arm brings some relief but not complete relief. It feels best when I am standing and arm is hanging down. Thank you for any help. I m trying to decide if I should get it checked out by a doctor and if so, which kind of Doctor - GP or Ortho.
Wed, 26 Feb 2020
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Hello,

Acute ligament spasm or inflammation can be part of the presentation with pain in elbow and forearm as lateral epicondylitis or others. In my clinic, I do recommend a thorough clinical examination of elbow joint with range of motion, tenderness in particular postures, peripheral pulses, sensations and biceps , triceps reflexes. Later on after primary assessment and evaluation, if at all required an orthopedic surgeon comes into picture, but not directly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Elbow And Forearm?

Hello, Acute ligament spasm or inflammation can be part of the presentation with pain in elbow and forearm as lateral epicondylitis or others. In my clinic, I do recommend a thorough clinical examination of elbow joint with range of motion, tenderness in particular postures, peripheral pulses, sensations and biceps , triceps reflexes. Later on after primary assessment and evaluation, if at all required an orthopedic surgeon comes into picture, but not directly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon