Tendons at the elbow and wrist do not fail on their own.
Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and wrist strain are load problems. The tissue is being asked for more than it can currently handle, over and over in small amounts: gripping, typing, lifting with the palm down, holding a phone. Rest lowers the demand for a while, but it does not raise what the tendon can take.
There is usually something upstream as well. A shoulder that has stopped contributing, a stiff neck, or a wrist that has lost movement all push extra work into the forearm. Dr. Jeon assesses the whole body, not just the painful area, to find the true source.
Small joints, very specific patterns.
Where the pain sits and what provokes it tells Dr. Jeon which tendon, joint, or nerve is involved.
Outer Elbow Pain
Tenderness on the outside of the elbow that flares with gripping, lifting a mug, or shaking hands. Often called tennis elbow.
Inner Elbow Pain
Pain on the inside of the elbow with gripping and wrist bending. Often called golfer's elbow.
Wrist Strain From Typing
An ache across the wrist that builds through a day of keyboard, mouse, and phone use, and lingers into the evening.
Grip Weakness
Dropping things, or struggling with jars, doorknobs, and a full kettle, because the grip lets go before you expect it.
Hand and Thumb Pain
Pain at the base of the thumb or through the hand with pinching, texting, scrolling, and fine repetitive work.
Numbness or Tingling
Pins and needles through the hand or fingers, often worse at night or after long stretches in one position.
Lower the irritation, then raise what the tissue can take.
Treatment starts with a detailed assessment of the elbow, wrist, and hand, plus the shoulder, neck, and daily work setup feeding into them. Dr. Jeon carries out that assessment and treats you personally at every visit, with no handoff to an aide or assistant.
Hands-on work reduces the irritation and restores movement through the forearm and wrist. A graded loading program then rebuilds what the tendon can handle, so the gripping and repetitive work that used to flare it stop doing so. Advanced training in the Mulligan Concept and Functional Manual Therapy shapes the hands-on portion.
Most major insurance plans accepted, with your benefits verified before care begins. In New York you may see a physical therapist without a doctor's referral, limited to 10 visits or 30 days.
What patients say about working with Dr. Jeon.
"Dr. Jeon is very professional, knowledgeable on what he does. Takes time in assessing and providing care to his patients. Would recommend him!"Christian C. · Google review
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HJ Manhattan Physical Therapy accepts most major insurance plans, and we verify your benefits before care begins.
In New York you may see a physical therapist without a doctor's referral, limited to 10 visits or 30 days. Every visit is with Dr. Hochung Jeon, PT, DPT.
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