The location of elbow pain can help guide tissue involvement. Pain on the outside of the elbow is often associated with tendon irritation commonly known as tennis elbow.
Pain on the inside of the elbow may relate to golfer’s elbow, irritation of the forearm tendons that attach to the inner elbow.
Some people also feel pain through the front of the elbow, forearm, wrist or hand when lifting.
Outer elbow pain is one of the most common elbow complaints seen in physiotherapy clinics. For some people, the pain develops gradually over several weeks. Others notice symptoms after increasing gym training, starting a new hobby, returning to sport, or spending long hours performing repetitive tasks.
If you have pain around the base of your thumb, you may have come across terms such as thumb arthritis (CMC arthritis) and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis.
One of the most common questions we hear at Sydney Physio Clinic after a wrist fracture is: “The fracture has healed, so why does my wrist still feel stiff?”
Push ups are one of the most common bodyweight exercises, but they can also be one of the most frustrating when wrist pain develops.
If you have pain on the little finger side of your wrist, simple activities can quickly become frustrating. Lifting weights, opening doors, carrying shopping bags, pushing yourself up from a chair, or even turning a key can suddenly become uncomfortable.
Pain at the base of the thumb can make surprisingly simple tasks feel difficult.
Opening jars, turning keys, carrying shopping bags, lifting children, using a phone, or even gripping a coffee cup can become uncomfortable.
Shoulder pain at gym is a very common issue, especially for people doing upper body training. It often starts as a mild discomfort but can gradually worsen if not managed properly.
Pain lifting arm to side is a very common shoulder complaint. Many people notice discomfort when raising their arm out to the side, such as when getting dressed, reaching for something, or doing gym exercises. At Sydney Physio Clinic, this is a pattern we see regularly. While it can feel sharp or limiting, it is usually related to how the shoulder is handling load rather than a serious injury.
Shoulder clicking and pain is a common combination that often causes concern. Many people notice a clicking, popping, or grinding sensation when moving their shoulder, sometimes alongside discomfort or weakness.
At Sydney Physio Clinic, we frequently assess this type of presentation. In most cases, the clicking itself is not harmful. However, when combined with pain, it is worth understanding what is driving the symptoms.