Your elbow is a complex joint; it allows you to both extend and flex, as well as rotate your hand and forearm. Since most movements are a combination of these actions, you may sometimes find it difficult to describe exactly which movement brings on the pain. (Sources: Mayo Clinic)
Conditions
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Broken arm
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Bursitis
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Dislocated elbow
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Golfer's elbow/ medial epicondylitis
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteochondritis dissecans
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Sprains
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Stress fractures
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Sports injuries
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Tendinitis
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Tennis elbow/ lateral epicondylitis
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Throwing injuries
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Trapped nerves
Treatments
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Arthroscopy
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Trigger point injections
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Bracing
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Chiropractic mobilizations
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Acupuncture
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Dry needling
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Manual Release/ soft tissue manipulation