Arthritis is brought on by many things, some we know about and some we don’t. A couple of the factors that scientists know do contribute to joint stiffness, pain and swelling are:
When using a joint or a set of joints repeatedly in the same way, there’s a greater chance that arthritis will develop in that joint or joints. Tennis elbow is essentially arthritis in the elbow. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when someone uses the joints in the hands and fingers in the same repetitive motion day after day. Knees and ankles are susceptible in people who run, dance or skate.
An injury to a joint increases the odds that you will develop arthritis in that joint.
Cartilage can wear down over time. Bones can break down with age. As you get older, you are more likely to experience joint pain and stiffness, especially osteoarthritis.
Elbow joint pain will be experienced most when you are resting after a long day. Calcium or mineral deposits will develop a lot of problems causing abnormalities to the tendons. When you are suffering from the pain, you can be tested to find out the extent of the injury. X-rays will usually detect the problem. If your injury is severe, your best option for curing chronic pain is surgery.
However, wearing an elbow support or strap when you have an injury is by far the best thing to do. It will usually prevent re-injury. Natural recovery is ideal, so stimulation of this recovery is the key to healing the problem. Then, rehabilitation is usually vital to ensure that strength is regained in the elbow. You need a professional to guide you through the exercises.