CONDITION OVERVIEW
Elbow pain is a common condition that can severely impact your ability to grip, lift, and perform daily tasks. Often caused by overuse from sports (like tennis or golf) or repetitive work, conditions like tendinitis and bursitis are frequent culprits. Whether you feel pain on the outside (Tennis Elbow), inside (Golfer's Elbow), or at the tip of the elbow, it can be frustrating. At Spine and Nerve Center Riverview, we offer precise diagnostics and cutting-edge, non-surgical treatments to relieve your pain and restore function.
ROOT CAUSES
Elbow pain is almost always a result of overuse, inflammation, or nerve irritation. The specific location of the pain is the key to identifying the cause.
The most common cause of elbow pain, located on the *outside* (lateral) of the elbow. Caused by inflamed tendons from overuse of the forearm muscles.
Similar to tennis elbow, but the pain is located on the *inside* (medial) of the elbow. Also caused by inflammation of tendons from overuse.
Inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac at the pointy tip of the elbow. Often causes a soft, swollen, "golf ball" like lump.
Compression or irritation of the ulnar nerve (the "funny bone" nerve), causing numbness and tingling in the ring and pinky fingers.
RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS
Elbow pain symptoms are usually well-localized and tied to specific activities that use the forearm, hand, and wrist.
Pain on the outside or inside of the elbow when gripping objects, shaking hands, or turning a doorknob.
Numbness, tingling, or "pins and needles" in the ring and pinky fingers, a key sign of cubital tunnel syndrome.
A noticeable, boggy, or tender swelling at the point of the elbow, which indicates bursitis.
A constant dull ache or stiffness in the elbow joint, which can be a sign of arthritis or chronic tendinitis.
A feeling of weakness in the hand or wrist, making it difficult to carry objects like a gallon of milk or a coffee cup.
A specific point on the inner or outer elbow that is very tender to the touch.
Don't let elbow pain from tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, or bursitis keep you from the activities you love. We specialize in advanced, non-surgical diagnostics and treatments to relieve your pain and restore your grip strength. Contact us to explore your options.