Elbow Pain

Elbow pain can interfere with your ability to work, exercise, and enjoy daily activities. At Hudson Specialty Care, with offices in Cliffside Park, Elizabeth, and Edison, New Jersey, as well as Manhattan, New York, the team specializes in diagnosing and treating the underlying causes of elbow pain. Whether your discomfort stems from overuse, injury, arthritis, or nerve-related issues, we create personalized care plans designed to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life. Call the office today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about advanced treatment options, including regenerative therapies, for lasting relief.

What causes elbow pain?

The elbow is a complex joint that supports a wide range of motion, making it especially prone to injuries, inflammation, and degenerative changes. Because the elbow is used for so many daily movements, even minor issues can significantly impact comfort and function.

Common causes of elbow pain treated at Hudson Specialty Care include:

• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
• Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
• Bursitis or tendonitis
• Ligament sprains or tears
• Arthritis of the elbow joint
• Fractures or dislocations
• Nerve compression (e.g., cubital tunnel syndrome)
• Referred pain from the neck or shoulder
  

Repetitive activities — such as sports, typing, or lifting — can also lead to overuse injuries. In some cases, symptoms develop gradually and worsen without proper treatment. Because elbow pain can arise from multiple sources, an accurate diagnosis is essential for effective, lasting relief.

How is elbow pain diagnosed?

Your evaluation begins with a detailed discussion of your symptoms, activity level, and medical history. The team then performs a physical exam to assess:

• Strength
• Flexibility
• Range of motion
• Tenderness or swelling

When necessary, advanced diagnostic testing may include:

• X-rays to detect fractures, bone spurs, or arthritis
• MRI scans to evaluate tendon and ligament injuries
• Ultrasound imaging to assess soft tissues in real time
• Nerve studies, if tingling, numbness, or weakness, suggest nerve involvement

This comprehensive approach ensures your treatment plan targets the root cause of your discomfort.

What treatments are available for elbow pain?

Hudson Specialty Care offers a wide range of personalized treatment options to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent future injuries:

Medication Management

Helps reduce inflammation and alleviate discomfort.

Shock Wave Therapy

A non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in painful or injured tissues. Especially effective for tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow, this therapy:

• Promotes blood flow
• Reduces inflammation
• Breaks down scar tissue
• Relieves chronic elbow pain
• All without injections, medications, or surgery.

Image-Guided Injections

• Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: Uses concentrated platelets from your own blood to stimulate healing, reduce inflammation, and repair damaged tendons and ligaments

Regenerative Medicine Therapies

For patients seeking advanced, non-surgical solutions, Hudson Specialty Care offers regenerative treatments that harness the body’s natural healing ability to restore elbow function and relieve pain:

• Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) Therapy: Uses stem cells and growth factors extracted from your bone marrow to repair damaged tissues, support cartilage regeneration, and promote long-term recovery
• Adipose Tissue (MFAT) Therapy: Uses micro-fragmented fat tissue, rich in regenerative cells, to reduce inflammation, cushion joints, and accelerate healing

Physical Therapy

Restores strength, flexibility, and range of motion while supporting long-term recovery.

Bracing or Splinting

Stabilizes the elbow, supports healing, and reduces strain on injured tissues.

Minimally Invasive Procedures

For patients who don’t improve with conservative care, minimally invasive options may offer lasting relief.

For persistent or complex cases, the team may combine multiple therapies — including regenerative treatments — to achieve the best results.

Why choose Hudson Specialty Care for elbow pain?

At Hudson Specialty Care, the team is dedicated to identifying the root cause of your pain and providing evidence-based, personalized solutions. Their goal is to reduce discomfort, restore mobility, and improve strength so you can return to the activities you enjoy most — without unnecessary surgery.

To learn more about advanced treatment options for elbow pain, including regenerative therapies, call Hudson Specialty Care or request an appointment online today.