cause of elbow pain? . about a week ago i hit my elbow on a piece of furniture. ever since my lower elbow causes me pain whenever i fully extend my arm pick up an item more than probably 5 pounds or if i apply pressure to a bent arm (doing a pushup for example). i am trying to get in shape for the military and would like to continue working out as soon as possible. thanks in advance.
sorry to hear you're going through this. unfortunately diagnosing this problem requires a physical examination. a number of things could be causing the symptoms you describe. anything from an injured ligament to a bone chip could be the culprit. if this is an injury to a ligament for example rest is the main cure. it can take awhile for that type of injury to get better. i suggest you visit your primary care provider to get a diagnosis. your doctor can tell you what to do to treat this if anything. hope this helps.