Common Causes of Elbow Pain

Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow can also be referred to as lateral epicondylitis. Tennis elbow is an inflammation, soreness or pain on the outside (lateral) area near the elbow (Figure 1). The condition is usually seen in patients who perform manual labor or sports that require twisting and extension of the wrist against resistance. Tennis elbow is often associated with degeneration, irritation, tears and pain of the extensor tendons.
Treatment:
Treatment of tennis elbow includes ice, wearing an elbow pad, a decrease in activity, physical therapy, eccentric exercises, injections (steroid or PRP) and surgery as a last resort.