As one of the largest joints in the body, the elbow allows for a wide range of movement. Repetitive movements of the hand, wrist, and arm can lead to problems with the elbow’s bones, muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments, resulting in pain and tenderness.
“Once elbow pain sets in, it can be highly persistent and often grows worse over time,” Phil John, an occupational therapist specializing in injury management and functional rehabilitation, told The Epoch Times. These problems can eventually progress into deeper pathology.