Elbow Pain Relief: Causes From Weightlifting & Exercise

Elbow pain is a common issue for athletes, often resulting from lifting weights, swimming, or arm wrestling. Learn to identify the causes of bilateral pain and when tingling fingers may indicate a more serious condition.

Triceps & Elbow Pain

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Paula Quinene

A triceps or elbow injury may result when your elbow is forced to bend while you are actively straightening your arm. An injury can also occur when you're constantly landing or pushing with your elbow in sports like football or wrestling.

Paula Quinene is an Expert/Talent, Writer and Content Evaluator for Demand Media, with more than 1,500 articles published primarily in health, fitness and nutrition. She has been an avid weight trainer and runner since 1988. She has worked in the fitness industry since 1990. She graduated with a Bachelor's in exercise science from the University of Oregon and continues to train clients as an ACSM-Certified Health Fitness Specialist.