My elbow just started hurting out of nowhere... help?

Question

i was just sk8boarding then suddenly i felt pain in my left elbow. evey time i stretch my elbow i feel the pain otherwise i dont feel nothin. does any body kno what this could be??

Answer 1

Pain in the elbow is felt because there is a nerve in the elbow called the ulnar nerve.  It is the only unprotected nerve in your body, sometimes it is referred to as your 'funny bone'.  What is causing your pain may be that it becomes inflamed and may be pressing against tendons or bones in the elbow. Or the opposite, a tendon may be pressing against the ulnar nerve.   Either way,  If your pain persists,  you may want to see an Orthopedic (bone and joint) physician for an evaluation.