By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 6, 2026 · 5 min read Watch the Full Video Tennis elbow — clinically known as lateral epicondylitis or lateral elbow tendinopathy — is one of the most common causes of elbow pain. It develops when the common extensor tendon in the forearm is subjected to repetitive overuse or overloading, leading to microtears that weaken the tendon over time. The result is chronic pain, reduced grip strength, and difficulty performing everyday tasks.

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 5 min read Watch the Full Video Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common causes of hand pain and numbness, affecting millions of people each year. Injections are frequently used to provide symptom relief, but which type of injection delivers the best results? A systematic review and network meta-analysis compared three injection options — platelet-rich plasma (PRP) , dextrose prolotherapy, and corticosteroids — to

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Thumb arthritis is one of the most common — and underappreciated — causes of hand pain and disability. The carpometacarpal (CMC) joint at the base of the thumb bears tremendous load throughout the day: opening jars, turning keys, gripping a pen, pinching small objects. When osteoarthritis develops at this joint, even routine tasks become painful and limiting. Traditional treatments such as sp

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 2, 2026 | Last Updated: March 2, 2026 Thumb arthritis at the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is one of the most common and debilitating forms of hand osteoarthritis. This small but critical joint at the base of the thumb enables grasping, pinching, and fine motor tasks — and when arthritis sets in, it can significantly diminish quality of life. Many patients find that traditional treatme

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 2, 2026 | Last Updated: March 2, 2026 Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis is one of the most common and debilitating forms of hand arthritis, affecting millions of people—particularly women over the age of 50. The CMC joint sits at the base of the thumb where it meets the wrist, and it is responsible for the wide range of motion that allows you to grip, pinch, and perfor

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 1, 2025 | Last Updated: March 1, 2025 If you have been dealing with persistent pain along the thumb side of your wrist — pain that flares up when you grip, lift, or twist — you may be struggling with De Quervain's tenosynovitis. It is one of the most common tendon conditions I treat in my sports medicine practice, and it is also one of the most frustrating for patients. Many people h

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 1, 2026 | Last Updated: March 1, 2026 Tennis elbow — medically known as lateral epicondylosis — can be one of the most frustrating conditions to deal with. It often drags on for months, sometimes even years, and many patients find that physical therapy alone does not provide lasting relief. But what if there is a treatment that goes beyond managing symptoms and actually helps repair

Medically reviewed by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: February 26, 2026 | Last Updated: February 26, 2026 If you have been told to just live with calcific tendonitis — or to keep getting cortisone shots until you are "ready for surgery" — you have probably noticed the pain always comes back. That is because most conventional treatments only mask symptoms without addressing the underlying calcium deposit. The good news is there is a

The triceps muscles are located in the back of the arm. They can cause pain while extending the elbow.

Golfer's elbow is also called medial epicondylitis or medial elbow tendinopathy. It is a common cause of pain at the inside of the elbow.

Tennis elbow is also called lateral epicondylitis or lateral elbow tendinopathy. It is a common cause of pain at the outside of the elbow.