Elbow pain is commonly caused by repetitive gripping, lifting, twisting, sports, work activity, or inflammation around the tendons. Pain may appear on the outside of the elbow, inside of the elbow, or travel down the forearm.
MyDoc Care can evaluate the source of elbow pain, check for nerve symptoms, and recommend care that helps reduce inflammation and restore function.
What We Help With
Tennis Elbow
Pain on the outside of the elbow, often worse with gripping, lifting, typing, racquet sports, or repetitive wrist extension.
Golfer's Elbow
Pain on the inside of the elbow related to gripping, wrist flexion, throwing, lifting, or repetitive forearm use.
Overuse Pain
Inflammation from repeated motion at work, during exercise, or from daily activities.
Nerve Symptoms
Numbness, tingling, or radiating discomfort may suggest irritation around the elbow or forearm nerves.
Care Approach
Pinpoint the pattern
We review where pain is located, what motions trigger it, and whether weakness or nerve symptoms are present.
Reduce inflammation
Care may include rest guidance, anti-inflammatory options, bracing advice, stretching, and activity modification.
Prevent recurrence
We help patients understand the movement or workload patterns that may keep causing flare-ups.
When To Visit
- Elbow pain lasts longer than a few days
- Gripping, lifting, typing, or sports activity is painful
- Pain travels into the forearm, wrist, or hand
- You notice numbness, tingling, swelling, or weakness
- Pain followed a fall, impact, or sudden pulling injury
Questions Patients Ask
Is tennis elbow only caused by tennis? +
No. Tennis elbow can happen from any repetitive gripping or wrist movement, including work tasks, lifting, typing, tools, and exercise.
Should I keep exercising with elbow pain? +
It is best to avoid activities that sharply worsen pain until you are evaluated and given a safe return-to-activity plan.
Can elbow pain cause hand symptoms? +
Yes. Nerve irritation around the elbow can cause numbness, tingling, or weakness that travels into the hand.