Elbow and arm pain is not usually a sign of anything serious. If it does not go away after a few weeks, see a GP.

How you can ease elbow and arm pain yourself

Try these things for a couple of days:

• put a pack of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel on your arm – do this for 5 minutes, 3 times a day
• take painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen
• raise the arm if it's swollen

Causes of elbow and arm pain

Apart from an injury, these things can cause arm pain.

Do not self-diagnose. See a GP if you're worried.