Professional Elbow & Wrist Pain Treatment in Calgary

Signs and Symptoms of elbow and wrist pain often include pain, swelling, stiffness, numbness, tingling, and a reduced range of motion. You might also notice difficulty performing everyday activities, like gripping, typing, or lifting. Interestingly, what happens in your elbow and wrist can directly impact your fingers, causing them to feel weak or stiff as well.

In some cases, massage therapy alone may provide relief if the pain is primarily muscular or related to overuse. However, if joint mechanics, nerve irritation, or movement patterns are contributing to the issue, Massage Therapy is often most effective when combined with Chiropractic care.

We’ll assess the underlying cause of your pain and recommend the most appropriate combination of treatments to support recovery and prevent recurrence.

Absolutely! We focus on addressing musculoskeletal issues, including those affecting the elbow and wrist. We use targeted techniques to improve joint function, relieve inflammation, and promote healing. By addressing the root cause of your pain, Chiropractic care can be a highly effective, non-invasive treatment option.

The techniques we employ may include joint adjustments, soft tissue manipulation, therapeutic exercises, and ergonomic advice. It all comes down to the diagnosis. We’ll determine the best combination of treatments based on your unique case. The goal is to address the issue causing the pain, as well as anything underlying that created the perfect environment for pain.

The number of sessions varies depending on the severity of the condition, your response to treatment, and the underlying cause of the pain. That being said, if we were to provide an estimation, we’ve noticed most of our members who are dealing with acute pain find relief with 2–3 sessions. However, for members with chronic wrist or elbow pain, their response is slower, and they may expect to see improvement in mobility and reduction in pain in about 4–6 sessions.

However, pain is not the only factor involved in creating a care plan. Once you start to feel better, it’s important to continue the plan set by your provider, as the second phase of care is often focused on correcting the underlying issues that led to the pain in the first place.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve entrapment disorder where the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand.

The difference is usually in the pattern of numbness and weakness. If the nerve compression occurs only at the carpal tunnel, that will have specific effects on the median nerve distribution. However, if there is nerve compression “up the chain”, at the elbow, shoulder, or neck, then the areas affected by the compression will be more widespread.

You can research the specific patterns of symptoms if you want. But the better option is to seek out an assessment & diagnosis from a qualified healthcare provider. They can perform specific tests for various nerves, and also assess common sites of nerve entrapment to determine which site is the source of your symptoms. From there, they can recommend a treatment plan that will address your issues.

Joints often make noise when they move. A joint that isn’t moving well—due to overuse or muscle injury—may click or pop more often, and there may be pain or discomfort associated with the popping. If there is pain, either before the click/pop, or after, it’s important to have the area assessed and diagnosed.

Tennis and golfer’s elbow refers to lateral & medial epicondylitis, respectively. It’s an overuse injury that occurs when the load placed on the body exceeds the muscle and tendon’s capacity to handle that load, resulting in inflammation. It can be caused by sports, like tennis and golf, but is also common in individuals who work with their hands (think electricians, nurses, carpenters). It can lead to tendinopathy if not properly addressed, so if you’re noticing lingering pain in the elbow after activity or work, it’s important to see your healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.