Elbow Pain Treatment
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Elbow pain can significantly affect your ability to work, exercise and manage everyday tasks. Whether it develops gradually through overuse or follows an injury, persistent elbow pain can be frustrating and limiting. At LivingCare, we provide specialist elbow pain treatment in Sheffield and Leeds, offering consultant-led assessment and targeted interventions to relieve pain, improve movement and support recovery. Our personalised approach ensures treatment is matched to the underlying cause, helping you return to activity with confidence.
Elbow pain refers to discomfort, stiffness or tenderness affecting the elbow joint or the surrounding tendons, ligaments and soft tissues. The elbow is a complex joint that allows bending, straightening and rotation of the arm, and it plays a key role in both everyday tasks and sporting activities.
Elbow pain may develop suddenly after injury or build up gradually through repetitive strain. Statistics show that Tennis Elbow is the most common cause, accounting for two-thirds of cases. In some cases, symptoms persist for months, becoming long-standing and resistant to initial treatment. Specialist assessment helps determine whether pain originates from the joint, tendons or nearby structures, guiding appropriate elbow pain treatment.
Symptoms vary depending on the cause, but may include:
Elbow joint pain can occur for several reasons, including:
Conditions such as tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow treatment are among the most common reasons people seek specialist care.
Mild elbow pain may settle with rest and activity modification. However, specialist assessment is recommended if pain persists despite physiotherapy or conservative care, symptoms interfere with work, sport or daily activities, or stiffness and discomfort keep returning. Early elbow pain treatment can help prevent symptoms from becoming long-term and support a more effective recovery.
Following a detailed consultation, your consultant may recommend one or more treatment options depending on the cause of your symptoms. Our elbow pain treatment in Sheffield and Leeds includes:
Elbow injections are commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation within the elbow joint or surrounding soft tissues. They can help improve comfort and support rehabilitation.
Ultrasound guidance enables accurate delivery of injections to the affected tendon, bursa, or joint. This is particularly beneficial for tendon-related elbow pain.
Steroid injections may help reduce inflammation associated with conditions such as tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, bursitis or arthritis, providing symptom relief for some patients.
Hyaluronic acid injections aim to improve joint lubrication and cushioning and may be suitable for certain degenerative elbow joint conditions.
PRP and Endoret treatments use components of your own blood to support tissue healing and may be considered for selected tendon or joint problems.
Your consultant will discuss which option is most appropriate and whether image-guided treatment is recommended.
Most people tolerate elbow injections well and can return to light activities within 24 to 48 hours. Strenuous activity and heavy lifting are usually avoided for a short period to allow the treatment to settle.
By reducing pain and inflammation, elbow pain treatment can help improve arm function, support physiotherapy and restore confidence in movement. The duration of relief varies by treatment and underlying condition.
Long-term elbow health often involves a combination of treatment and rehabilitation. Strengthening exercises, load management and addressing repetitive strain can reduce the risk of symptoms returning. Managing underlying inflammatory or degenerative conditions also helps prevent elbow pain from becoming persistent.
LivingCare offers rapid access to elbow pain treatment Sheffield and elbow pain treatment Leeds, with consultant-led care at modern facilities across both cities. Treatment is available on a self-pay basis or through private medical insurance.
If required, we can also arrange a private GP consultation and referral to support your care pathway.
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Attend your appointment at your chosen time, either virtually or in person, with one of our highly qualified consultants. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.
Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps
Get in Touch
Call us on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry and we will work to find a time that suits you
We Arrange Your Appointment
If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment at your chosen time with highly qualified clinicians. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours with the option to upgrade to 24 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.
You can receive this treatment from one of the consultants listed below.
Explore the various options available for this treatment.
With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists - consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.
If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.
