Elbow & Hand Pain Treatment in Fair Lawn, NJ
Pain in the elbow and hand can severely limit your ability to work, exercise, and perform everyday tasks. At Back2Health in Fair Lawn, NJ , our experienced team treats a wide range of elbow and hand pain conditions — from tennis elbow and carpal tunnel to post-surgical recovery — using targeted chiropractic care, physical therapy, and specialized occupational hand therapy. Call (201) 820-3343 to schedule your evaluation today.
Common Causes of Elbow and Hand Pain
Elbow and hand pain can originate from the joints, tendons, muscles, nerves, or the cervical spine. At Back2Health in Fair Lawn, NJ , we treat lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow), carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome (ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow), trigger finger, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, hand and wrist arthritis, ligament sprains and strains, and elbow and wrist fracture rehabilitation. Cervical radiculopathy — nerve compression in the neck — can also produce referred pain, numbness, and tingling throughout the elbow, forearm, and hand, which is why our evaluation always includes a cervical spine assessment.
Our Elbow and Hand Pain Treatment Approach
At Back2Health, our elbow and hand pain treatment integrates chiropractic care, physical therapy, and our specialized occupational and hand therapy services. Treatment may include joint mobilization and chiropractic adjustment of the elbow, wrist, and cervical spine, therapeutic exercises to restore grip strength and upper extremity function, custom splinting for conditions requiring immobilization or support, cold laser therapy to reduce tendon and joint inflammation, nerve mobilization for conditions involving nerve entrapment, and soft-tissue massage and myofascial release to address surrounding muscle tension.
Frequently Asked Questions About Elbow & Hand Pain
Can chiropractic care treat elbow pain?
Yes. Chiropractic care at Back2Health treats elbow pain by addressing joint dysfunction, nerve entrapment, and muscular contributors — including cervical spine issues that refer pain into the elbow. Our team adjusts the elbow and wrist joints directly and addresses cervical contributors when present.
What is the difference between tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow?
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) involves inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, while golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) involves the tendons on the inside. Both are caused by repetitive overuse of the forearm muscles. At Back2Health, we treat both conditions with targeted soft-tissue therapy, strengthening, and joint mobilization.
Can carpal tunnel syndrome be treated without surgery?
Yes. Many carpal tunnel cases respond well to conservative care at Back2Health, including custom wrist splinting, nerve mobilization, chiropractic adjustment of the wrist and cervical spine, and occupational hand therapy. Surgery is generally considered only when conservative care has not produced adequate improvement.
What is De Quervain’s tenosynovitis?
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, causing pain and swelling near the base of the thumb. It is common in new mothers, individuals who use their thumbs repetitively, and after wrist injuries. At Back2Health, we treat it with soft-tissue therapy, custom splinting, and therapeutic exercise.
Can a neck problem cause hand pain?
Yes. Cervical radiculopathy — nerve root compression in the cervical spine — can produce pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness that radiates from the neck through the shoulder, arm, and into the hand. At Back2Health, we always evaluate the cervical spine in patients presenting with hand pain to rule out or address spinal contributors.
How long does elbow and hand therapy take?
Recovery depends on the condition and severity. Tendinopathies like tennis elbow typically respond within 6 to 12 weeks of consistent treatment. More complex conditions involving nerve entrapment, post-surgical recovery, or advanced arthritis may require longer programs. Your care team at Back2Health will provide a realistic timeline at your initial evaluation.
Does Back2Health offer custom splinting for hand and wrist conditions?
Yes. Our occupational and hand therapy team at Back2Health fabricates custom-fitted orthoses (splints) in-house for a wide range of hand and wrist conditions. Custom splints are far superior to over-the-counter supports because they are precisely fitted to your anatomy and designed for your specific therapeutic goal.