Hello, Thank you for contacting me at Ask a Doctor . I will try to address your concerns to the best of my ability. There are several causes for elbow pain. In your particular case, I would suggest initially obtaining a sample x-ray to rule out such conditions as arthritis, loose bodies, bone spurs, et cetera. If the x-ray is normal. It is possible he may have something like a tendinitis or sometimes called epicondylitis. This behaves very similar to a typical tennis elbow. Typical treatment would include the use of anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen. You can apply ice if the area is tender and painful. Sometimes in these particular situations. I will try a localized cortisone injection, which is often very successful. Other treatment options include the use of physical therapy. I would suggest consulting with your doctor again and possibly getting a referral to either a sports medicine specialist or an orthopaedic surgeon. I am sure that they will be able to help you. I hope this information is useful for you.Please do not hesitate to message me back if you have any further questions. Thanks again for contacting us. Best wishes, Adrian Rawlinson, M.D.