About Elbow Pain 

The elbow is a complex joint where three bones in your arm meet: the upper arm bone (humerus) and the two bones in your forearm (radius and ulna). The pain can occur on the inside of the elbow, the outside of the elbow, or sometimes throughout the entire joint area.

Common causes of elbow pain include:

1. Overuse: Repeating the same arm movements too often, like in sports or certain jobs, can strain the elbow.
2. Injury: Sudden impacts or falls can hurt the elbow joint or the surrounding tissues.
3. Arthritis: This causes inflammation in the joint, leading to pain and stiffness.
4. Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons (which connect muscles to bones) can cause pain, especially on the outer part of the elbow.
5. Trapped nerves: When nerves around the elbow get squeezed or irritated, it can cause pain and sometimes numbness or tingling.

The location and type of pain can often give clues about what's causing it. For example, pain on the outer elbow might be "tennis elbow," while pain on the inner elbow could be "golfer's elbow." 

Understanding where your pain is and what activities might have led to it can help in finding the right treatment. We recommend speaking to a qualified health professional to help diagnose and treat any specific conditions.

Primary Treatment  

For most elbow conditions like epicondylitis, we will be trying to treat the inner and/or outer tendons depending on whether it’s tennis or golfer’s elbow.  

With the elbow in a relaxed position, place the modules around the inside and outside of the elbow to target inflammation associated with tennis/golfer's elbow.

Usage Time

We recommend using the device for 10-15 minutes daily (max twice per day) for optimal results. Consistency is key.  

Secondary Treatment  

 Many issues of elbow pain are also referred pain points from ‘upstream’ issues with the shoulder and scapular areas. If you are seeing limited results with treating the elbow directly, then try treating the following areas as well. 

1. Shoulder treatment: Position the modules over the front and back of the shoulder joint, with the third module under the armpit. Alternatively, just lay the modules over the shoulder for convenience. 2. Scapula treatment: Place 1-2 modules between the shoulder blade and the spine, as shown. We are aiming to treat the deeper infraspinatus and scapula muscles.
 

Usage Time

Treat the areas indicated for 10-15 minutes daily, where time allows. 

Treatment Expectations

On average, our customers see an 89% decrease in pain within 2-3 weeks. Some people have noticeable relief of pain, even after just one session!

The regeneration and repair of blood vessels in the surrounding tissues will take around 6-8 weeks for substantial blood flow improvements.

You can expect faster results on larger areas, like hips, knees, and back. Smaller areas like hands and ankles may require 3-4 weeks for noticeable pain reduction.

Treatment Benefits

Inflammation

Inflammation is a common cause of pain. Light therapy is a proven treatment to help significantly reduce inflammation.

Pain Transmission

Reduces pain signal transmission in the nervous system through neurotransmitter modulation.

Tissue Health

Stimulates tissue repair and regeneration through an increase in cellular function and reduction in oxidative stress

Blood Flow

Improvements in blood flow will contribute to reduced inflammation, healthy tissues and faster healing.

Training with Treatment

Strengthening Exercises - Level 1

Best suited for those new to strength training and/or for those experiencing high levels of elbow pain. 

Wrist Flexor Stretch: 2-3 sets | 30-60 seconds 

The wrist flexion stretch is an exercise designed to stretch the muscles and tendons on the underside of the forearm, which can help alleviate pain and improve flexibility in the elbow.  

Watch the video HERE.

Wrist Extensor Stretch: 2-3 sets | 30-60 seconds 

The wrist extension stretch is an exercise designed to stretch the muscles and tendons on the top of the forearm, promoting flexibility and reducing tension in the elbow.  

Watch the Video HERE.

Towel Squeezes: 2-3 sets | 10-15 reps 

The towel squeeze exercise strengthens hand muscles and improves grip strength. This simple exercise targets fingers, hands, and wrists, benefiting those recovering from elbow injuries or seeking better grip for sports like golf and tennis. 

Watch the Video HERE.

Towel Twist: 2-3 sets | 10-15 reps 

The towel twist exercise strengthens muscles in hands, wrists, and forearms while improving grip strength and flexibility. It's especially beneficial for those recovering from elbow injuries, as it enables active movement without overstressing the joint. 

Watch the Video HERE.

Strengthening Exercises - Level 2

Best suited for those who already have strength training experience. Basic exercises can be progressed to the more advanced protocol as appropriate.  

Wrist Curl/Reverse Curl: 2-3 sets | 8-12 reps 

The wrist curl and reverse curl exercises are exercises for the elbow that target the muscles that flex and extend from the forearm to the elbow, helping to improve strength, flexibility, and stability in the forearm and elbow region.  

Watch the video HERE.

Pronation/Supination:  2-3 sets | 8-12 reps 

The weighted supination and pronation exercise is designed to strengthen the muscles involved in rotating the forearm and wrist.  

Watch the video HERE.

Bicep Curls: 2-3 sets | 8-12 reps 

The bicep curl exercise is a fundamental strength training movement designed to target and build the biceps, the muscles at the front of the upper arm. The bicep curl exercise can be beneficial for elbow pain by strengthening the biceps and supporting muscles around the elbow.  

Watch the video HERE.

Tricep Extensions: 2-3 sets | 8-12 reps 

The triceps extension exercise focuses on strengthening the triceps, the muscle at the back of the upper arm. The triceps extension is good for elbow pain because it strengthens the muscles around the elbow joint, improving stability and reducing strain. 

Watch the video HERE.