Elbow
The most likely structures to be a cause of elbow pain are the joints, ligaments or muscle tissue in the surrounding areas. If you have suffered a sudden, acute injury then any of the above could be the cause. A good starting point in this situation is the following leaflet, which contains information on helping these acute injuries settle down. The majority of times the symptoms will settle within a week or 2.
If however you experience any of the following or area concerned then seeking a medical opinion at your GP or A&E is advisable:
- A sudden traumatic and/or high impact injury
- Severe Pain or the elbow is hot, red or very swollen
- If you have tingling or numbness in or below the elbow
If your problem doesn’t settle within a few weeks with the above information and advice, then a self referral to ourselves would be advised. While you are waiting for us to contact you with an appointment, we would encourage you to try the exercise plans below as in a lot of cases these can be helpful.
Elbow Exercises - Level 1
Elbow Exercises - Level 2
Elbow Exercises - Level 3
If you have previously been diagnosed with either of the following more specific conditions then some useful information can be found in the relevant leaflet.
Olecranon Fracture Fixation Surgery - Advice and Exercises Patient Information Leaflet
Elbow Fracture Fixation Surgery - Advice and Exercises Patient Information Leaflet