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Elbow Pain Treatment in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elbow pain can make simple tasks like lifting, typing, or gripping a cup feel difficult. Whether it started after sports, work strain, or has been building for months, it rarely improves without a focused plan. At Carpe Diem Chiropractic, our Board Certified chiropractors and Physical Therapy Certified team provide safe, noninvasive elbow pain treatment in Fort Lauderdale and Plantation. We design personalized plans that relieve pain, restore strength, and help you get back to what you love.
Common Causes of Elbow Pain We Treat
Elbow pain can arise from overuse, injury, repetitive motion, or degenerative changes in the joint and surrounding tissues. Common causes include tendonitis (like tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow), ligament strain, joint wear-and-tear, and trauma. Left unmanaged, elbow pain may interfere with lifting, gripping, reaching or simple tasks—undermining your wellbeing and daily enjoyment.
- Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons, such as in tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) or golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis), often caused by repetitive motions.
- Overuse injuries: Repeated strain on the elbow joint from activities like typing, lifting, or playing sports.
- Sprains and strains: Damage to the ligaments or muscles around the elbow due to sudden movements or overexertion.
- Nerve compression: Conditions like cubital tunnel syndrome, where the ulnar nerve is compressed, causing pain, tingling, and numbness.
- Arthritis: Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in the elbow joint can cause chronic pain and stiffness.
- Fractures or dislocations: Trauma to the elbow, such as from a fall or direct impact, can result in severe pain and functional limitations.
- Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae, the small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joint, often due to repetitive pressure or overuse.
- Ligament injuries: Tears or sprains in the ligaments, such as from sports or heavy lifting, can result in instability and pain.
- Poor ergonomics: Incorrect positioning during work or daily activities can strain the elbow joint over time.
Our Expertise
At Carpe Diem Chiropractic, we understand how disruptive elbow pain can be to your health and lifestyle. Our team of board-certified chiropractors and physical-therapy certified professionals use safe, non-invasive, drug-free strategies. We specialise in:
● Easing joint and soft-tissue pain around the elbow
● Improving range of motion and flexibility of the elbow and forearm
● Strengthening the muscles that support the elbow, wrist and shoulder
● Promoting long-term elbow health, function and resilience
With advanced chiropractic techniques, rehabilitative exercises and supportive therapies, we help you regain mobility, reduce pain and restore daily function.
Your Personalized Chronic Pain Treatment Plan
If you’ve been sidelined by elbow pain—waking with ache, finding certain movements difficult, or avoiding activities you love—we’re here to help. We recognise how frustrating it is when a simple action like shaking hands, opening a jar, or playing with your kids becomes painful.
At Carpe Diem Chiropractic, our dedicated team offers personalized, non-invasive elbow-care tailored to your condition. Whether your pain stems from tendon overload, ligament injury, joint degeneration or trauma, we deliver proven treatments to help you reclaim strength and mobility.
Our personalised approach focuses on:
● Reducing pain and calming inflammation around the elbow
● Restoring movement, flexibility and alignment in the joint and surrounding structures
● Strengthening the muscles and supporting tissues of the forearm, wrist and shoulder
● Improving overall strength, confidence and independence
You don’t have to face elbow pain on your own. Carpe Diem Chiropractic offers a caring, healing environment where your comfort and recovery always come first.
Take the first step toward a more active, pain-free life—because every day is worth seizing.
What Our Patients are Saying
Why Patients Choose Carpe Diem Chiropractic
We believe in patient-centered, results-driven care. Your recovery journey begins with a comprehensive consultation and physical assessment to understand your history, identify the affected elbow structures (joint, tendons, ligaments, muscles), and evaluate your mobility and strength. This helps us create a customised treatment plan aligned with your goals.
Our approach may include:
● Gentle chiropractic adjustments to reduce joint/nerve stress and improve alignment of the elbow, wrist and shoulder
● Soft-tissue therapy to release tight muscles, tendons and scar tissue impacting the elbow function
● Targeted therapeutic exercises to build strength, improve flexibility and restore motion in the elbow and forearm
● Lifestyle, exercise and ergonomic guidance to support long-term elbow health and prevent future flare-ups
Chiropractic care offers a natural, drug-free option to manage elbow pain. With a range of proven methods available, we tailor each session to your needs—ensuring it is safe, effective and comfortable.
Expected Outcomes
Our patients often experience reduction of elbow pain, improved range of motion, increased strength in supporting muscles, and a renewed sense of confidence in daily life and activities. Our ongoing care is dedicated to improving function so you can return to your best self.
Specialized Elbow-Pain Services
● Spinal Adjustments: Though focused on spine, adjusting the spine can help reduce nerve-related dysfunction that contributes to elbow pain.
● Physical Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise: Customized exercise and physical-therapy techniques strengthen the muscles of the forearm, elbow and shoulder, boosting mobility and durability.
● Dry Needling: Targets trigger points in forearm and elbow muscles to relieve tension, reduce pain and restore function.
● Spinal Decompression Therapy: Although more spine-oriented, relieving spinal nerve pressure can indirectly reduce referred pain to the elbow.
● Whole-Body Vibration Therapy: Enhances circulation, stimulates supporting muscles and promotes improved joint mobility for the upper extremity.
● Soft Tissue Therapies: Techniques such as IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), A.R.T. (Active Release Technique) and Massage Therapy help break down scar tissue, ease muscle adhesions and restore proper function of the elbow complex.
● Cupping Therapy: An ancient technique to increase blood flow, decrease inflammation and accelerate recovery of soft-tissue and tendon injuries around the elbow.
● Advanced Treatments: Shockwave Therapy, Laser Therapy and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy support cellular healing, reduce inflammation and improve recovery in stubborn elbow-pain cases.
Meet Our Chiropractic Team
Dr. Stefania Sobrero
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Carly Lutz
Doctor of Chiropractic
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, chiropractic care is a safe, non-invasive option for elbow pain. Chiropractors use gentle techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility without the need for medication or surgery.
Chiropractic care is generally very low-risk. Your chiropractor will use techniques appropriate to your condition to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Your initial visit will include a consultation, a detailed assessment of your pain and medical history, and a personalized care plan tailored to your specific needs.
Yes, chiropractors can perform adjustments directly on the elbow joint to realign it, improve its function, and reduce pain. These adjustments are safe and tailored to the patient’s specific needs.
The timeline varies depending on the cause and severity of the elbow pain. Many patients experience relief after a few sessions, while chronic conditions may require ongoing care for lasting results.
Yes, chiropractors address the underlying causes of elbow pain, such as poor posture, muscle imbalances, or repetitive strain. They also provide guidance on ergonomics and exercises to prevent future issues.
Yes, chiropractic care is highly effective for sports injuries like tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, or ligament sprains. Treatment helps reduce pain, improve function, and prevent re-injury.
Absolutely. Chiropractic care can safely and effectively address elbow pain in older adults, helping to improve mobility, reduce discomfort, and enhance quality of life.
The frequency of visits depends on the severity of your condition and your body’s response to treatment. Your chiropractor will create a personalized care plan to achieve the best results.
