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Elbow pain, specially the outside of the elbow, is a very common problem and can be caused by a number of reasons. There are many steps you can take at home to manage your elbow pain. It is not usually serious and most often eases on with simple strategies within a relatively short time.

Below are a list of resources, backed by research, designed to support you in taking action and helping you ease your pain. The advice and exercises outlined are safe to start at home unless otherwise indicated by a healthcare professional:

Lateral epicondylalgia (Tennis Elbow)

British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) Resources

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