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The elbow is a complex hinge joint that allows you to extend, flex, and rotate your forearm. It relies on a delicate balance of bones, ligaments, tendons, and fluid-filled sacs working seamlessly together. Because the muscles controlling your wrist and fingers attach directly at the elbow, this joint bears an immense amount of repetitive mechanical stress from everyday activities, sports, and occupational tasks.
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You should schedule a medical evaluation if your elbow pain does not improve after a few weeks of rest, keeps you awake at night, or makes it difficult to carry light objects or turn a doorknob. Immediate medical attention is required if you experience an inability to straighten your arm, visible deformity in the joint, or sudden, severe swelling and bruising following an acute injury.
Many of our interventional treatments, such as Epidural Steroid Injections and Radio-frequency Ablation (RFA), are widely covered by major commercial insurance plans and Medicare. Regenerative and wellness therapies may have different coverage options, which our billing team will review with you transparently before any treatment begins.
In many cases, no! You can contact our office directly to schedule an initial consultation. However, some insurance plans do require a primary care referral, so we recommend checking your specific policy or calling our friendly front desk team for guidance.
Yes, it is quite common for nerve compression in the cervical spine to send shooting, burning, or aching pain straight down the arm and into the elbow area. Because the nerves that control your arm originate in your neck, an accurate physical examination is essential to determine whether we need to treat the elbow itself or alleviate nerve pressure in your spine.
The primary difference lies in the exact location of the tendon inflammation and the movements that trigger the pain. Tennis elbow affects the outer side of the joint and is aggravated by extending your wrist back, while golfer's elbow affects the inner side of the joint and worsens when you flex your wrist forward or squeeze your hand tightly.
While steroid injections are highly effective at breaking the cycle of severe inflammation and providing profound temporary pain relief, they must be used judiciously. We generally limit the number of injections in a specific tendon or joint over a twelve-month period to protect the long-term structural integrity of the surrounding tissue and will transition you to other regenerative or restorative therapies if the condition persists.
Describe your pain clearly and in as much detail as possible. Most doctors and nurses ask you to describe your level of pain on a scale.
