Physiotherapy for Elbow Pain

Elbow pain is usually caused by overuse, strain, or irritation of the tendons and joints around the elbow—especially if you do repetitive arm or hand movements. Tennis elbow (outer elbow pain) involves irritation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow from repetitive gripping or wrist movements (like typing, lifting, or working with tools). Golfer’s elbow (inner elbow pain) is linked to repeated wrist flexion or gripping. Overuse injuries can occur in jobs or activities that involve repeated bending, lifting, or twisting of the wrist and can overload the muscles and tendons around the elbow. Joint stiffness or arthritis can affect the elbow joint, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. Compression of nerves around the elbow (like the “funny bone” nerve) can cause tingling, numbness, or shooting pain down the arm. Elbow pain can also be caused by nerve irritation in the neck that refers down the arm. 

Persistent pain, pain with lifting, gripping or twisting, weak grip strength, numbness or tingling in the arm or hand and limited elbow mobility are all good reasons to do physiotherapy for your elbow pain. 

Physiotherapy is very effective for elbow pain because most elbow problems come from overuse and irritation of tendons or nerves. Physio directly targets load, movement, and recovery.