Sports Physiotherapy

  If you have been struggling with a nagging ache on the inside of your arm, you are not alone. Inner elbow pain clinically known as medial epicondylitis can be incredibly frustrating. You might have tried resting, icing, or even taking a few weeks off from the gym, yet the moment you pick up a heavy grocery bag or a racket, the sharp twinge returns. Understanding why this pain persists is the first step toward a permanent solution. Often, the reason the discomfort won't go away isn't just because of the initial injury, but because the underlying tendon issues haven't been properly addressed. 1. It’s Likely More Than Just Inflammation The most common reason inner elbow pain becomes chronic is a misunderstanding of what is happening at the cellular level. While many people refer to it as tendonitis (inflammation), long-term pain is often actually tendonosis. This means the tendon is not just inflamed, but has begun to undergo structural changes and micro-tearing due to fail...