Hi Brett, I’m sorry to hear you’re having elbow pain. I’m in the strumming wrist pain camp, and just had a cortisone injection today after over 3 months of serious discomfort. So while I don’t have anything specific to say about your elbow, I can share what I learned:
- You are wise to address this at the outset. I had a bit of discomfort while playing for a couple of months and didn’t pay much attention. Then it suddenly became constant, and interfered with everything I do with my right wrist. Don’t let this happen to you!
- Consider posting photos of yourself here on the Community. Folks may notice something obvious that you are missing, and suggest possible remedies.
- My pain (technically De Quervain Tenosynovitis) is definitely caused by bad technique. I had been working on technique, and thought I was addressing the issues. I wasn’t. If you can, find an in-person teacher to help identify what’s going on with you. In my experience, working with someone online isn’t sufficient because they cannot detect the more subtle things that might be causing the pain.
Hope you find the source(s) of your discomfort soon, and before it becomes chronic!