It is important to note that not all elbow pain is Tennis Elbow. Upon visiting the doctor, he/she will ask you about your regular activities, and whether you engage in repetitive motion with the affected arm. Your physician will also likely ask you about pre-existing conditions that may be causing your elbow pain, such as previous injury or arthritis. Your doctor will also examine your elbow and arm, and likely have you perform a few different tasks, such as flexing your hand one direction or another. Testing your ability to move different parts of your arm as well as your ability to move against force will help the doctor to diagnose your condition. If after the examination your doctor still has questions about the cause of your elbow pain, he/she may order imaging tests, such as an x-ray or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), in order to rule out other conditions.
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