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Elbow pain can make simple daily activities difficult, from lifting and carrying to typing, gripping, or playing sport. At Skyline Hospitals Coventry, we provide expert assessment and treatment for both tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow, with care tailored to the specific tendon involved.
Although the two conditions are similar, they affect different parts of the elbow and often cause different patterns of pain. We assess each condition carefully and offer a range of treatments, including activity modification, physiotherapy, and PRP injections for suitable patients with ongoing symptoms.
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are both overuse injuries affecting the tendons around the elbow. While they are often grouped together, they involve different tendon attachments and cause pain in different areas.
Tennis elbow is a tendon condition affecting the outer part of the elbow. It develops when the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the bone become irritated through repeated use. These tendons help with gripping, lifting, and wrist movement, so everyday tasks as well as sport can become painful.
Tennis elbow usually develops when the tendons on the outside of the elbow are repeatedly strained over time. These tendons help control wrist movement and grip, so frequent lifting, twisting, or repetitive hand use can gradually irritate the tendon fibres and lead to pain.
Golfer’s elbow affects the tendons on the inner side of the elbow. These tendons are involved in gripping and bending the wrist, and they can become painful when repeatedly overloaded. The condition often develops gradually through repeated strain rather than a single injury.
Golfer’s elbow commonly causes pain and tenderness on the inside of the elbow, especially during gripping, lifting, or wrist flexion movements.
Repeated gripping, swinging, lifting, or forceful wrist movements can place strain on the inner elbow tendons and lead to irritation over time.
If symptoms do not improve with rest, activity modification, and rehabilitation, specialist assessment can help identify the most appropriate next steps and whether additional treatment may be beneficial.
For patients with persistent symptoms of either tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow, PRP injections may be considered where clinically appropriate. PRP is created from a sample of your own blood, which is processed to concentrate the platelets before being injected into the affected tendon. These platelets contain growth factors and signalling proteins that may help support the tendon’s natural healing response, improve the local tissue environment, and reduce pain over time. Improvement is usually gradual, as the aim is to support recovery within the tendon rather than simply provide temporary symptom relief.
Your specialist will identify whether your pain is related to tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow through a detailed history and examination. Imaging may be recommended in some cases.
Treatment may include rest, physiotherapy, exercise modification, pain relief, and PRP injections where appropriate.
The aim is to reduce pain, improve tendon function, and help you return safely to work, sport, and daily life.
We believe private healthcare should be clear, accessible, and centred around excellent patient care. Our pricing is transparent and affordable, with straightforward costs for consultation, imaging, and treatment, including the option to add ultrasound guidance or PRP where clinically appropriate.
Discounted to £95 if needed after an initial consultation
Why Choose Skyline Hospitals
Tennis elbow is a tendon condition that causes pain on the outside of the elbow. It usually develops through repetitive strain or overuse of the forearm muscles.
Whether you have pain on the outside or inside of your elbow, our specialists can assess the cause and recommend the most appropriate treatment, including PRP injections where suitable.