Bursitis is a painful condition that affects the small fluid-filled sac that support joints. It’s common on the elbow, shoulder, knee or hip. Symptoms of bursitis can include:

• Achy or stiff joints

• Pain when you move or press on the joint

• Swollen or red area

Your treatment plan will focus on strengthening the muscles near the elbow to ease the pain and prevent the injury from recurring. Rest, ice and pain relievers can ease pain from bursitis.

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that includes pressure or stretching of the funny bone in your elbow. Symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome can include:

• Pain and numbness in the elbow

• Tingling and numbness in the ring and little fingers

Golfer’s elbow causes discomfort on the inner side of your arm and elbow. Symptoms of golfer’s elbow can include:

Numbness or tingling in your ring and little fingers

• Pain and tenderness in the inner side of your elbow or forearm

• Stiffness

• Weakness in your hands and wrists

Your treatment plan may include soft tissue massage, and elbow, forearm and wrist stretches to help with movement.

Tennis elbow is the result of damaged tendons on the outside of your elbow. Symptoms of tennis elbow can include:

• Pain that radiates into your forearm and wrist

• Difficulty gripping

• Increased pain when lifting or opening objects

• Stiffness in your elbow

• Weakness in your forearm, wrist or hand