Elbow Joint Pain
Exercises for elbow joint pain
The health of the elbow joint is maintained through regular relaxed movement and maintaining the strength of the muscles around it. Try the following exercises, find a suitable level and build them into your routine.
This video is from an organisation called Versus Arthritis however these exercises are suitable for anyone with elbow joint pains:
Tailored stretching: Elbow and wrist exercises (for arthritis and joint pain)
How many should I do and how often?
Aim to do these exercises 1-2x daily.
You may only be able to manage a few to start with: that’s fine. Make a note of how many you can do and repeat this each day until it starts to feel easier. Gradually increase how many you practice over time (this often takes several weeks).
What if the exercise is painful?
Exercising in pain is acceptable. It’s worth knowing that pain during exercise does not mean you’re harming yourself. If you experience more pain than you can comfortably tolerate or it impacts your ability to carry out the exercises the following day, then you may want to scale the difficulty back next time. If this happens, don’t worry, you can try fewer repetitions and then gradually build it up again. If you are struggling to find a suitable level of exercise then seek professional help for further guidance.