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.
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.
Typing is something many people do for hours every day without giving it much thought. However, when wrist pain develops, even simple work tasks can become frustrating. Some people notice discomfort after a long day at the computer, while others experience symptoms within minutes of starting work.
If you have wrist pain when typing, you are not alone. It is one of the most common wrist complaints seen among office workers.
At Sydney Physio Clinic in Sydney CBD, we regularly assess people whose symptoms are affecting their ability to work comfortably at a computer.
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.
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.
Shoulder pain but full movement is a common and often confusing problem. Many people expect that if something is wrong, they should not be able to move their shoulder properly. However, it is very possible to have pain while still having full range of motion.
Shoulder pain sleeping on side is a very common problem. Many people notice they fall asleep comfortably, but wake during the night or early morning with pain in one shoulder. It can make sleep difficult and often leads to concern that something more serious is going on.