Distal Biceps Tendon Treatment
- Usually seen within 24–48 hours
- No GP referral required
- All-inclusive pricing – assessment, scan, injection and report
- 19 clinics across the UK
What is Distal Biceps Tendon Pain?
Pain originating from the distal biceps tendon is often mis-diagnosed as tennis elbow. Distal biceps pain can be quite difficult to localise, whereas tennis elbow causes specific pain and point tenderness on the outside of the bone.
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What is distal bicep tendon pain?
Pain originating from the distal bicep tendon causes pain predominantly at the front of the elbow. It is common in weight lifters, manual workers and those participating in racquet sports. It is more common in men, aged 20-40 years old, particularly those who lift heavy weights in the gym.
Distal bicep tendon pain can be secondary to a tear, a rupture or a tendinopathy. A tear is more likely if you have had a specific incident or injury where you can remember injuring the elbow, otherwise they can occur for no apparent reason. It is important to have a diagnostic ultrasound to confirm the extent of the injury. A majority of distal bicep tendon injuries respond well to physiotherapy and activity modification (relative rest). If they fail to improve, ultrasound-guided injection therapy and/or shockwave treatment can provide fast, effective pain relief. Surgical intervention is reserved for ruptured tendons i.e., when the two ends of the tendon are no longer connected.
What are the symptoms of distal bicep pain?
The symptoms of a distal bicep tendon pain are:
- Pain at the front of the elbow joint – near the elbow crease
- Pain that is made worse by bending the elbow e.g., during a biceps curl or whilst rotating the forearm e.g., if you rotate your palm up to face the ceiling
- Feeling of weakness in the arm
If this sounds like your pain, read on…
What other conditions can mimic distal bicep tendon pain?
If this does not sound like your pain there are other conditions that can mimic the pain of distal bicep pain such as:
- Golfer’s elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Posterior Interosseus Nerve (PIN) entrapment
Distal bicep tendon vs Tennis elbow
Pain originating from the distal biceps tendon is often mis-diagnosed as tennis elbow. Distal biceps pain can be quite difficult to localise, whereas tennis elbow causes specific pain and point tenderness on the outside of the bone. Distal biceps tendons pain is aggravated by bending the elbow and also turning your palm up (particularly against some resistance), whereas tennis elbow is aggravated by gripping and cocking the wrist. Both can be aggravated by twisting and turning, such as opening a jar or turning a door handle.
Ultrasound Guided Injection
Complete Injections is a highly specialised ultrasound guided injection service created to provide fast access to pain relieving injections for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions delivered by our team of experts.
Self-referral accepted
We do not need a doctor to refer you
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We can usually see you within 24-48 hours
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From £320 including assessment, ultrasound guided injection and report
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We perform hundreds of injections every year
ULTRASOUND GUIDED INJECTION ONE STOP SHOP FEES
- Same Day Consultation (subject to availability).
- Ultrasound scan and musculoskeletal assessment.
- Ultrasound Guided Injection.
- Report of assessment and scan findings and details of injection.
- A comprehensive range of injection procedures for musculoskeletal conditions are offered.
- All injections are performed by highly experienced advanced physiotherapists dual trained as physiotherapist and musculoskeletal sonographer.
- All are qualified as independent prescribers to allow them to screen you for any possible medicines interactions and select the most appropriate medication for your injection.
- All hold full qualifications in diagnostic ultrasound and injection therapy of peripheral musculoskeletal disorders.
Meet our Clinicians
Chris Myers
Clinical Director
Chris is one of the few physiotherapists in the country to also be a fully trained as a musculoskeletal sonographer and uses diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose muscle, ligament, tendon, joint and nerve problems.
Dave Baker
Clinical Director
David is one of the pioneers of physiotherapists performing ultrasound-guided injections. With 20 years of clinical experience as a chartered physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal care, David is clinical director at Complete Physio Ltd.
Luke Millward
Injection Therapist
Luke is a highly specialised advanced level physiotherapist with a broad understanding of musculoskeletal health care. He qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2007 and has a wealth of experience working in both the NHS and private settings.