ELBOW PAIN (TENDINITIS) INJECTION BIRMINGHAM & WARWICKSHIRE
SPECIALIST MUSCULOSKELETAL CLINIC FOR PAIN AND INJURY
EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR GOLFER'S & TENNIS ELBOW (EPICONDYLITIS) BIRMINGHAM & WARWICKSHIRE
Our clinic specialises in musculoskeletal care, offering comprehensive services including consultation, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic ultrasound-guided injections for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
WHAT IS GOLFER'S ELBOW AND TENNIS ELBOW?
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow, medically known as epicondylitis, are two of the most common conditions affecting the elbow. These conditions result in pain either on the inner side of the elbow for golfer's elbow or on the outer side for tennis elbow. The strong muscles of the forearm are connected to a shared small tendon that runs both sides of the elbow joint. When these muscles are subjected to repetitive motions or become overstretched, they can lead to irritation of the tendon. This irritation often results in acute or chronic inflammation at the site where the tendons attach to the bone, which can significantly everyday activities and diminish quality of life. Understanding these conditions is crucial for effective management and.
COMMON CAUSES OF ELBOW TENDINITIS
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Tennis and other racquet sports
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Golf
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Over gripping
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Screwdriver
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Vibration tools
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ACUTE & CHRONIC ELBOW PAIN
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ACUTE PAIN is often due to direct trauma or injuries such as ligament tears, or sprains.
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CHRONIC PAIN may be a results from progressive wear and tear, repetitive strain, or degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis.
It is very important to be aware of more sinister causes of elbow pain, like inflammatory arthritis. Other important symptoms to be aware of are multiple joint pain/swelling, fever, altered sensation or tingling down the arm ongoing cramps, fatigue, weight loss and night pain.
COMMON ELBOW CONDITIONS WE SEE AND TREAT
At our Birmingham Elbow Pain Clinic, we focus on diagnosing and treating variety of elbow issues through a range of treatments, including regenerative and nonsurgical therapies. Elbow pain and dysfunction can arise from overuse, trauma, inflammation, or joint degeneration. Below is a list of common conditions linked to elbow pain:
Tennis elbow results from the excessive use or strain of the forearm extensor tendons, resulting in pain on the outer part of the elbow. It often impacts both athletes and non-athletes engaged in repetitive gripping or lifting activities. Guided injection therapy can alleviate tendon inflammation and pain, promote tendon health, and facilitate more effective rehabilitation and long-term recovery.
Golfer’s elbow impacts the tendons on the inner part of the elbow and is commonly linked to repetitive activities wrist flexion or gripping. Symptoms typically include pain, weakness, and diminished grip strength. Injection therapy can alleviate inflammation and support tendon healing, allowing patients to advance in strengthening and load-management programs.
Elbow bursitis happens when the bursa, a fluid-filled sac located at the back of the elbow, becomes inflamed due to pressure, injury, or repetitive leaning. This leads to swelling, tenderness, and discomfort when moving the elbow. Targeted injection therapy can alleviate inflammation and pain, promoting a quicker recovery of normal elbow function.
Triceps Tendinopathy
Triceps tendinopathy causes pain at the back of the elbow, particularly during pushing, pressing, or overhead activities. It is common in weight training and throwing sports. Image-guided injection therapy can reduce tendon pain and support tissue recovery, patients to safely rebuild strength and load tolerance through rehabilitation.
Biceps Tendinopathy (Distal Biceps)
Distal biceps tendinopathy affects the tendon at the front of the elbow and can cause pain during lifting, pulling, or twisting movements. Injection therapy can help reduce inflammation and discomfort while supporting tendon health, enabling improved function and progression with targeted strengthening exercises.
Advanced Injection Therapy
Injection therapy plays a key role in managing elbow pain by targeting inflamed tendons or bursae with precision. Image-guided techniques improve accuracy, enhance pain relief, and support tissue healing, helping patients return to work, training, and daily activities more comfortably.
Sports-Related Elbow Injuries
Elbow injuries common in sports that involve gripping, throwing, or repetitive arm loading, such as tennis, golf, climbing, CrossFit, weight, and rugby. At Dynamic Regenerative Medicine, we utilise a sports-focused approach that combines injection with progressive rehabilitation to reduce pain, restore strength, and improve load tolerance.
Cartilage Health and Joint Preservation
For many elbow conditions, particularly tendinitis and cartilage injuries, the goal is not just pain relief but long-term tissue and joint preservation. Our injection treatments are designed to support healing and cartilage health, reduce ongoing wear, and slow degenerative changes within the elbow, helping patients maintain function and delay or avoid surgical intervention.
Expert Rehabilitation
Injection therapy is most effective when combined with a structured rehabilitation programme. By reducing pain and inflammation first, patients are able to move more freely, strengthen key muscle groups, and correct biomechanical faults. This integrated approach leads to more durable outcomes and reduces the risk of recurrence.
Elbow Pain and Tendinitis Assessment & Diagnosis
To assist you with your elbow pain and injury, begin with a functional assessment to pinpoint potential causes. If you are persistent elbow pain or an injury that affects your daily activities, we recommend consulting a musculoskeletal professional for a comprehensive evaluation. This assessment will provide essential information for diagnosis and treatment strategies alleviate your pain, expedite recovery, and restore optimal function. At Dynamic Regenerative Medicine, we frequently address elbow pain and tendinitis. Our skilled musculoskeletal clinician Mr Adam Whatley, offers assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for elbow injuries and pain conditions, including sports-related injuries and occupational overuse.
Elbow pain assessment and treatment flow
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Clinical case history
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Clinical assessment
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Functional assessment
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Investigations (if needed)
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Treatment
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Projected management plan
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Follow up monitoring and reviews
EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR ELBOW PAIN AND TENDINITIS
Depending on the severity of symptoms, there are many different treatment options for the elbow pain related to golfers elbow or tennis elbow that can really help and get you back to function again. These include:
CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT
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Osteopathy/manipulation (manual therapy)
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Physiotherapy (physical therapy)
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Injury rehabilitation
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Support and strapping
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Shockwave
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Acupuncture / Dry needling
ELBOW INJECTION THERAPY
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Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy
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Cortisone injection
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Soft tissue injection
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Anti-inflammatory injection
REGENERATIVE INJECTION THERAPY
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PRP injection therapy
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Stem cell therapy
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Prolotherapy
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Hyaluronic acid injection
Golfer's elbow and tennis elbow (epicondylitis) are very common conditions that can come from many different forms. Ultimately, we look to reduce pain, improve function and prevent the issue from returning. At Dynamic Regenerative Medicine, elbow tendinitis is a very common issue we see and treat many times every day. We always explain to patients how important it is to treat elbow tendinitis early, to treat and prevent any degenerative changes of important tissues. Like many musculoskeletal conditions, the longer it goes on untreated, the more difficult it can be to treat.
Where possible, we like to enforce conservative treatment and management of elbow pain and tendinitis. But in some cases, extra resources may be required. We have built ourselves a very good reputation of delivering high quality regenerative treatments for tennis elbow and golfers elbow. The most popular being P-PRP injection treatment, in which patients travel from all over the UK to see us for treatment (further information can be found on the ORTHOBIOLOGICS link below). If individuals are showing signs of advanced injury or disease then we may discuss the option for an MRI scanning, to get diagnostic clarity of what it is that may be causing the issue.
If a cause of your elbow pain is suspected to be of an inflammatory or rheumatological origin, then you will be asked to provide a blood test and lab panel to check for raised inflammatory markers - ESR, CRP and TNFa, and maybe immunological makers.
Referral for Specialist Imaging or Private MRI Scans
At Dynamic Regenerative Medicine, we can provide ultrasound imaging to look for signs of swelling, inflammation or tissue damage. However, in some cases a more in-depth analysis may be required with the assistance of our radiology colleagues. If a private scan is considered, we will put in a local referral to our Imaging Centre in Solihull. You will then be booked in within 5-10 days. Following your scan, the report will be completed by a Musculoskeletal Radiologist. This report will then come back to the Dynamic Clinic and will we then discuss with you then best course of treatment for your compliant.
In cases where the disease progression is too severe, or the problem is not getting better, then we may refer to our trusted orthopaedic colleagues for surgical opinion.
COMMON INJECTION THERAPIES FOR ELBOW PAIN AND INJURY
Modern lifestyles can sometimes lead to chronic elbow pain and tendinitis, including golfer's elbow and tennis elbow, which can be difficult to treat. In such instances, alternative treatment options are available. Injection therapy commonly utilised for tennis elbow, offering effective pain relief in persistent cases. This therapy may include cortisone injections or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.
People experiencing these injury conditions who have not improved with conservative treatment may be to consider a cortisone injection for pain relief. It is important to note that steroid injections do not work for everyone, and when they do, the relief may be temporary without proper maintenance and ongoing care. Furthermore, repeated injections can lead to degeneration of the surrounding tissues. While cortisone injections can help with inflammation, they are not typically used for chronic elbow due to the risk of developing tolerance and potential weakening of tissues. That being said, they can also play a very important role in reducing your pain to promote your mobility and strengthening.
Hugely growing in popularity, PRP injection treatment is a safe, well tolerated, natural treatment, commonly used in many different cases of musculoskeletal pain and injury. PRP treatment uses platelets from the patient’s blood to promote and facilitate healing and repair in damaged and injured tissue. Increased scientific literature from evidence-based clinical trials are increasingly showing how PRP injection treatment is safe and effective for the treatment of elbow tendinitis, also having superior benefits over cortisone, particularly for long term progress.
WHAT DOES AN ELBOW PAIN CONSULTATION INVOLVE?
During your elbow pain consultation, this gives us the opportunity to discuss your arising shoulder pain complaint or condition and then to discuss possible treatment options and expectations. Below is a simple consultation flow:
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discuss your condition
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what treatment you have had so far
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clinical assessment (where applicable) - having a look at the area and examining
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ultrasound scanning (where applicable)
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diagnosis (refer for further investigations if necessary)
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treatment options
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treatment plan
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review/monitoring
Please note that treatment can indeed follow on from consultation if happy to do so and enough time has been set aside to do so.
WHY CHOOSE DYNAMIC REGENERATIVE MEDICINE FOR ELBOW PAIN TREATMENT?
At our elbow pain clinic, we understand that pain can be a frustrating and experience, which is why we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and a variety of effective treatment options tailored to your needs. With many years of experience in this common area, we are proud to be recognised as one of the UK's leading regenerative musculoskeletal clinics! Our commitment to excellence shines through in our non-surgical, non-invasive treatments, such as PRP therapy, which have successfully transformed the of many thousands of patients suffering from pain and injury over the past 15 years.
Our Clinic Director, Mr Adam Whatley is a clinical specialist who brings a wealth of expertise in musculoskeletal medicine (both private and NHS), with a focus on alleviating pain and facilitating recovery from injuries. His dedication to advancing clinical practice is evident in his research in the exciting field of regenerative medicine, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of innovative treatments.
We believe that every patient the highest standard of care, and our team is here to support you every step of the way on your healing journey. Furthermore, we take pride in offering the highest treatments at very affordable prices. As a top UK distributor, we can significantly reduce costs while maintaining exceptional standards. We truly believe that payment should be justifiable, especially when harnessing the power of your own cells to promote healing and recovery. Our goal is to empower you to reclaim your life from pain and injury, and we look to partnering with you on this transformative journey to better health!
Mr Adam Whatley is extremely experienced in the field and hugely passionate. Furthermore, he a clinical scientist, carrying out research-based clinical trials in this area of Regenerative Medicine.
Here’s why patients trust us:
✔️ 15+ years of pain and injury treatment experience
✔️ Clinically proven techniques and protocols
✔️ Highly trained medical specialists
✔️ Personalised care and assessment
✔️ Convenient locations in Edgbaston, Birmingham & Henley In Arden
✔️ Excellent success rates and patient satisfaction
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If you are experiencing pain or an injury and wish to learn more about our highly effective treatments, please contact us today. We are here to support you and also offer a complimentary consultation.
DYNAMIC REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CLINIC LOCATIONS
At Dynamic Regenerative Medicine, we have two conveniently located clinics, centrally situated with easy motorway access for traveling from distant parts of the UK.
HENLEY-IN-ARDEN WARWICKSHIRE CLINIC
Henley In Arden
4 Russell House, Doctors Lane, Henley In Arden B95 5AW
Email: clinic@dynamicregenmedicine.co.uk
Tel: 01564 330773
EDGBASTON BIRMINGHAM CLINIC
Medical Consulting Rooms
38 Harborne Road, Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3EB
Email: clinic@dynamicregenmedicine.co.uk
Tel: 01564 330773
For further information please contact us on 01564 330773 or alternatively email us at clinic@dynamicregenmedicine.co.uk
