Talk May Not Come Cheap

Your cell phone’s unlimited minutes plan may come at a cost that has nothing to do with your monthly bill. Prolonged flexing of the elbow may give rise to tingling and pain in the forearm and hand, which are symptoms that are being increasingly reported by cell phone users. While the popular term used to refer to these symptoms is “cell phone elbow,” the medical term is “cubital tunnel syndrome.” No matter what term you use to describe the painful symptoms, it is caused by compression of the ulnar nerve, which runs along the bony bump on the inside of the elbow. Repetitive and prolonged stretching of the nerve while holding the elbow bent causes it to misfire and short circuit. “Cell phone elbow” responds best to prompt treatment. For more severe or chronic cases physical therapy may help relieve your symptoms. Treatment may include switching to a headset, massage, and the use of ultrasound to loosen scar tissue that sometimes forms around the ulnar nerve as a result of inflammation.

Our therapists at PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERPAY are experienced at relieving symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome. Call us today at (928) 214-7430 to make an appointment or visit our facility at 1515 E. Cedar Ave, Ste. E2.