Elbow pain is a common condition that can stem from overuse, injuries, or underlying medical issues. Below are some of the most frequent causes of elbow pain:

• Elbow Sprain / Strain: Overstretching or tearing of the ligaments, muscles, or tendons around the elbow joint. This typically results in pain, swelling, and limited motion.
• Little Leaguer’s Elbow: A common overuse injury in adolescent baseball/softball players. Repetitive overhand throwing irritates the inner elbow growth plate, leading to pain during or after throwing.
• Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain: Involves stretching or tearing of the inner elbow ligaments, often due to repetitive throwing motions—particularly common in baseball players.
• Tendinopathy: A broad term for any tendon condition, including: Tendonitis – inflammation due to overuse Tendinosis – degeneration from chronic strain
• Tennis elbow:Caused by inflammation in the tendons on the outside of the elbow. Activities like gripping, lifting, or twisting the forearm—e.g., using a tennis racket, paintbrush, or hammer—can trigger symptoms.
• Golfer’s elbow: Similar to tennis elbow, but the pain is on the inside of the elbow, caused by overuse of the muscles that flex the wrist and fingers.
• Arthritis:Inflammatory joint conditions like:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis

These can all cause swelling, stiffness, and pain in the elbow joint.

• Nerve injuries: Repetitive or forceful stress on the elbow can compress or stretch nearby nerves, resulting in radiating pain, numbness, or tingling down the arm.
• Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa—a fluid-filled sac that cushions the elbow. This can result from repetitive pressure or trauma, leading to swelling, pain, and reduced movement.
• Elbow fractures (Olecranon): Often caused by falls, these fractures can lead to long-term pain, stiffness, and weakness in the elbow joint.