Elbow Pain
The most common cause of elbow pain is inflammation of one or both of the elbow’s two tendons.
Other causes of elbow pain are:
- Fractures from falling onto an outstretched arm
- Arthritis
- Sprains, which stretch or tear elbow ligaments
- Bursitis, inflammation of the fluid-filled joint cushions called bursae
- Overuse causing Tennis and Golfer’s elbow
Treatment Options
Frequently Asked Questions
At Family Spine and Pain Care Institute, we frequently see Southwest Florida athletes and golfers suffering from lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) and medial epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow). We provide advanced diagnostic care to identify tendon inflammation for patients in Venice, Port Charlotte, and Nokomis.
Many patients in Sarasota and Charlotte County want to avoid invasive elbow surgery. We offer ultrasound-guided steroid injections and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) options to reduce inflammation and promote healing directly at the elbow joint, helping you get back to the court or course faster.
Numbness or tingling in the "funny bone" area often points to Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. At our clinics off Tamiami Trail, we use specialized nerve blocks and diagnostic testing to pinpoint where the ulnar nerve is being compressed, ensuring Port Charlotte and Venice patients receive targeted relief.
Swelling at the tip of the elbow (Olecranon Bursitis) can be painful and restrictive. Our interventional specialists perform bursal aspirations and injections to drain excess fluid and reduce pain, allowing our Southwest Florida neighbors to move their arms without discomfort.
All of our elbow pain treatments are outpatient procedures. Most patients from North Port to Punta Gorda can return to light daily activities within 24 to 48 hours, though we provide specific guidance on when it is safe to return to high-impact sports like tennis or golf.