Areas We Treat: Elbow

Get Elbow Pain Relief Without Surgery

Elbow pain can be more than a nuisance—it can restrict your ability to perform even the most basic tasks, like lifting a cup, typing on a keyboard, or reaching for an item on a shelf. For athletes and active individuals alike, elbow pain can halt participation in sports or exercise, and for many others, it can interfere with work and disrupt daily function.

Fortunately, non-surgical treatment methods are available to combat persistent elbow pain. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained physiatrists focus on restoring mobility, alleviating pain, and helping you return to the activities you enjoy most.

Common Causes of Elbow Pain We Treat

Elbow pain can arise from acute injuries, repetitive motion, inflammation, or nerve entrapment. The conditions that most commonly cause elbow pain include:

• Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Caused by repetitive stress, particularly from gripping and wrist extension. It results in pain outside the elbow and is common in athletes, active individuals, and manual laborers.
• Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis): Similar to tennis elbow, but affects the inside of the elbow. Often linked to overuse and repetitive flexion motions.
• Olecranon Bursitis: Inflammation of the small sac of fluid at the elbow tip, often caused by trauma or pressure.
• Elbow Arthritis: Degeneration of cartilage within the elbow joint that causes stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion.
• Ligament Injuries: Sprains or tears of the stabilizing ligaments in the elbow, often due to trauma or sports-related stress.
• Ulnar Nerve Entrapment (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome): Compression of the ulnar nerve, leading to numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand and fingers.
• Biceps Tendon Tear or Tendinopathy: Pain or weakness in the front of the elbow related to injury or chronic overuse of the biceps tendon.

Our Non-Surgical Treatment Options

Grounded in the latest research, our treatments are tailored to each patient’s unique condition, concerns, and goals. When it comes to persistent elbow pain, our non-surgical treatment options include:

• Customized Physical Therapy Plans: This includes individualized training plans and modifications designed to strengthen the surrounding muscles, improve function, and prevent further injury.
• Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid or Regenerative Injections: Image-guided precision injections that target pain and inflammation at their source.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: PRP is a regenerative technique that uses concentrated platelets from your own blood to support the healing of chronic tendon injuries and reduce pain and inflammation.
• Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC): Similar to PRP, BMAC therapy harnesses stem cells and growth factors to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain.
• Prolotherapy: An injection-based treatment with dextrose (sugar water) that stimulates the body’s healing response, prolotherapy is often used for ligament sprains, overuse injuries, and instability.

When to See a Physiatrist

Persistent elbow pain that doesn’t improve with rest, home care, or over-the-counter treatments may signal a more serious underlying condition. If you notice any of the following, it’s time to consult a physiatrist:

• Ongoing discomfort that limits your range of motion or function
• Pain that worsens with activity or interferes with sleep
• Numbness, tingling, or weakness in your forearm or hand
• Recurring flare-ups from old injuries or repetitive tasks

During your consultation, you’ll receive a thorough evaluation and a personalized plan to relieve your elbow pain without surgery.

Get Relief from Elbow Pain Today

Leveraging evidence-based treatment protocols and state-of-the-art diagnostics, he board-certified physiatrists at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians deliver exceptional care to help treat various conditions, including elbow pain.

If you’ve been struggling with problematic elbow pain, reclaim control today. Request an appointment at one of our locations and let our team help you move freely again, without pain.