Elbow Pain Treatment in Harborne, Birmingham
Leading healthcare for elbow pain, sports injuries, tendon problems and joint-related symptoms.
Elbow pain can be caused by overuse, sport, tendon irritation, bursitis, joint swelling, ligament strain or osteoarthritis. At The Podiatry Clinic in Harborne, we assess what is likely causing your symptoms and explain the right treatment pathway.
Inside or outside pain?
Help for tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and tendon-related pain around the elbow.
Sport or overuse?
Elbow injuries are common in golfers, tennis players, boxers, pitchers and repetitive tasks.
Clear treatment plan
Care may include physiotherapy, exercise, bracing, ultrasound, laser, shockwave or selected injection options.
Elbow pain can come from tendons, joints, ligaments or bursae
Many elbow issues are caused by overuse and sports injuries, but pain can also come from joint swelling, bursitis, osteoarthritis or ligament strain.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause, so assessment is used to decide what is most relevant to your symptoms.
- Pain gripping, lifting or twisting
- Pain on the inside or outside of the elbow
- Swelling, stiffness or reduced movement
- Pain during sport, work or repetitive tasks
Conditions that can cause elbow pain
Elbow conditions can feel similar, so assessment helps identify whether the pain is tendon, joint, bursa, ligament or load related.
Golfer’s elbow
Medial elbow pain linked with irritation around the tendons on the inside of the elbow.
Tennis elbow
Lateral elbow pain, often linked with gripping, lifting, racket sports or repetitive loading.
Olecranon bursitis
Swelling or irritation around the bursa at the back of the elbow.
Bicipitoradial bursitis
Pain or irritation around the biceps tendon region near the elbow.
Distal biceps tendinopathy
Pain around the front of the elbow linked with tendon loading or strain.
Osteoarthritis
Joint-related pain, stiffness or swelling that can affect elbow movement.
Ligament strains and sprains
Pain after a twist, fall, overload or sporting injury.
Overuse and sports injuries
Elbow pain is common in golfers, tennis players, boxers, pitchers and people doing repetitive tasks.
What happens during your elbow pain assessment?
Your clinician will listen to your symptoms, examine the elbow, check movement, tenderness, strength and loading, then explain the most sensible next step.
We listen
How it started, where the pain is, which movements hurt and what you have already tried.
We assess
Movement, tendon loading, joint signs, swelling, strength and function are reviewed where relevant.
We plan
You receive clear advice on treatment, exercise, ultrasound, injection options or referral if needed.
How elbow pain may be treated
Treatment depends on the type of elbow problem and the symptoms you are experiencing.
We may modify aggravating tasks, sport or gym loading while symptoms settle.
Progressive strengthening, mobility and tendon-loading work can support recovery and resilience.
Supports may be useful for selected elbow problems where they reduce strain or improve comfort.
Simple short-term measures can help calm pain while the underlying issue is addressed.
Diagnostic ultrasound can support assessment of tendons, bursae, soft tissue and joint-related swelling.
Corticosteroid or other injection options may be discussed where clinically appropriate after assessment.
Class IV laser therapy may be considered as part of a wider plan for selected soft-tissue problems.
Shockwave may be considered for selected tendon problems such as persistent tennis elbow.
Further assessment and guided treatment where suitable
Elbow conditions can be diagnosed using medical history, physical examination and ultrasound scan. X-ray, CT or MRI may be discussed for more serious or complex pathology.
Injection options may be considered after assessment where clinically appropriate.
Elbow pain questions, answered
Helpful answers before booking an elbow pain assessment in Harborne, Birmingham.
Call the clinic and the team can guide you towards the most suitable appointment.
Call 0121 285 5656Elbow pain can be caused by tendon irritation, bursitis, ligament strain, joint swelling, osteoarthritis or repetitive sports and work-related loading.
No. Tennis elbow usually affects the outside of the elbow, while golfer’s elbow usually affects the inside. Both can be linked with tendon irritation and repeated loading.
Not everyone needs ultrasound. It can be useful where tendon, bursa, soft-tissue or injection-planning information may help guide treatment.
Yes. Physiotherapy may include activity advice, exercise, strengthening, mobility work, bracing advice and a return-to-activity plan.
Injection treatment may be considered for selected patients after assessment, discussion of risks, benefits and alternatives.
Ready to have your elbow pain assessed?
Book online or call the clinic if you are unsure which appointment is right for you.