Elbow pain is commonly caused by overuse and resolves by itself with time.

Carrying out simple exercises or by adapting your movements, using splints, applying ice or heat packs can help to ease pain and improve movements. 

It is important to see your GP if:

• Your elbow is hot, red and swollen, as this may be a sign of infection.
• Your elbow pain came on following a fall or trauma or you think you have broken your elbow.
• You have tingling or numbness further down your arm or in your hand.

Try our elbow exercises detailed in this leaflet for further help. You can download, save or print the leaflet by clicking on the image.

 Elbow Exercises A4 format

Need more help? Consider self referring using the link below:

If you have a new injury or problem, please look at the self help information in our advice pages. We will often complete the same exercises and share the same information in clinic appointments.

If you still need more help you can self refer into our service. Please note that the NHS is currently experiencing longer than normal waits, for more information visit our waiting times page