Persistent Elbow Pain in Office Workers Who Type Extensively

Q1: Why do office workers who type extensively develop persistent elbow pain?
A1: Extended periods of typing and using a mouse place repetitive strain on the elbow tendons and forearm muscles, often resulting in conditions like tennis elbow or medial epicondylitis. This can impact daily work, reduce typing efficiency, and cause frustration or stress from declining performance.

Q2: What are the common symptoms in this group?
A2: Symptoms include aching, tenderness, stiffness, reduced grip strength, and occasional shooting pain, making tasks like typing, writing, or lifting objects uncomfortable. Persistent pain can also affect social activities, such as carrying groceries or playing sports.

Q3: What short-term or common remedies do office workers usually try first?
A3: Many try:

• Plasters or elbow supports for temporary relief.
• Analgesic gels or creams to manage minor pain.
• Pharmaceutical painkillers such as NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors.
• Acupuncture, which may ease short-term discomfort.
• Physiotherapy, focusing on stretching and strengthening the forearm and elbow.

These solutions often relieve symptoms temporarily but may not prevent recurring pain or fully restore function.

Q4: How does The Pain Relief Clinic approach elbow pain differently?
A4: The Pain Relief Clinic emphasizes non-invasive technology, including HotHeal Therapy, shockwave therapy, and targeted physiotherapy, designed to reduce pain, restore mobility, and support long-term elbow health. Their stress-free process allows quick access to diagnostics like MRI. Eligible Singaporeans, permanent residents, and some international patients may use cashless services, removing large upfront payments and letting patients focus on returning to work and daily life without discomfort.

Q5: What preventive measures can help reduce elbow pain for office workers?
A5: Recommendations include adjusting desk ergonomics, using supportive mouse pads and keyboards, taking frequent breaks, stretching forearm muscles, and strengthening the elbow and forearm, which can prevent recurring strain.

Q6: Who is this treatment suitable for?
A6: This approach is ideal for office workers who type extensively, experiencing persistent elbow pain, who want non-invasive, effective relief, stress-free access to diagnostics and treatment, and possibly cashless billing if eligible, allowing them to continue working and performing daily tasks comfortably.