What causes elbow pain and inability to straighten the elbow?

In our daily life, elbow pain is a very common disease, and when the pain is severe, the elbow may not be able to straighten. These will bring a lot of inconvenience and pain to our daily life. So what are the general reasons for elbow pain and inability to straighten? How should we treat this disease when we encounter it?

1. Causes of elbow pain and inability to straighten

1. There are many reasons for elbow pain, such as bone hyperplasia, rheumatism, strain, sprain, and even wind, cold, and dampness, etc., which may cause elbow pain. Therefore, in this case, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for examination and diagnosis, and then treat the cause.

2. If the elbow pain is caused by some rheumatic reasons, it is best to find an experienced Chinese medicine doctor to diagnose and choose Chinese medicine for treatment. Or you can use some rheumatism analgesic plasters to relieve the pain. Hot compresses, massages, etc. also have certain effects on relieving pain.

3. If it is caused by strain or sprain, it is best to use topical medication for treatment, such as applying traditional Chinese surgical plasters such as blood-activating and muscle-relaxing plasters to relieve the symptoms. Regardless of whether the pain is caused by strain or sprain, you should be careful to avoid exerting force on the elbow joint of the affected limb, pay attention to rest, and avoid lifting heavy objects with the affected limb. Otherwise it will be detrimental to recovery.

2. Treatment of elbow pain and inability to straighten

There are many reasons for elbow pain. If the patient cannot confirm the specific cause, it is recommended not to take medication privately. Go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis in time, and then follow the doctor's advice for treatment to achieve good results.

The best analgesic method for elbow pain is local blockade therapy. In addition, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics such as aspirin, paracetamol, phenacetin, butazone, indomethacin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, etc. can be taken orally, especially when the cause of elbow pain is arthritis, bursitis or tendonitis. Chinese herbal medicine for external washing, external application, and applying analgesic plasters can also have certain effects, achieving the purpose of dispelling wind and dampness, relaxing muscles and tendons, and promoting blood circulation and relieving pain.