Elbow pain can be caused by an injury or condition that affects the joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles or bones in that area. Many things could contribute to this pain, including: playing sports, overuse of the arm, manual labor duties, or trauma-related injuries. A patient with an elbow injury may complain of stiffness, swelling in the joint, pain with movement or at rest, difficulty gripping things, weakness or numbness/tingling. A Physical Therapist will prescribe a treatment plan that helps to restore pain-free movement and strength to the elbow.