Common causes
- Repetitive loading where repeated use overloads the elbow
- Long working hours with mouse and keyboard
- Neck and shoulder problems that affect the elbow
- Sports injuries, for example in tennis and golf
- Falls, sprains and fractures where the elbow is vulnerable, even in children
- Musicians and craftsmen, long hours of practice
What are the main causes of elbow pain?
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that causes pain in the elbow and epicondyle area. Most commonly, the term tennis elbow describes pain in the epicondyles (the outer protuberance of the elbow where the muscles responsible for elbow extension and wrist elevation engage).
Golf elbow
Golf elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a condition that affects the inside of the elbow and is commonly found among golfers and people exposed to repetitive arm and wrist movements. A common sports injury that can be painful and limiting to daily activities.
Compression (pinching) of the ulnar nerve
If tremors or stiffness in the calcaneus and ring finger are present, accompanying pain in the elbow, it is most likely compression (pinching) of the ulnar nerve passing the bony pads of the elbow and inner ulna. The pain may involve the entire forearm and intensify when the arm is raised above the level above the hip.