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Hear from patients at our elbow pain clinic in Oakville about their experience with care for elbow joint pain. Individual results may vary.
Award-Winning Elbow Pain Clinic in Oakville
Awarded the Global Recognition Award, Innovation Award for our non-surgical protocols for elbow pain, and the Impact Award on our community.
Elbow Pain – Our Process
Non-surgical, physician-guided care at our elbow pain clinic in Oakville, focused on the underlying factors behind your pain.
Step 1:
Assessment Phase (Identify the Source of Elbow Pain)
We start by uncovering the true cause of your elbow pain or limitation.
We use:
- A detailed physical exam focusing on elbow joint function and biomechanics.
- Advanced ultrasound imaging to identify affected tendons, ligaments, and nerve entrapments.
Potential benefits may include:
- A clearer picture of what may be driving your pain.
- Identification of tears, adhesions, and nerve compressions.
- A personalized treatment plan designed to help you get back to the activities you enjoy.
Step 2:
Preparation Phase (Prime Your Body for Treatment)
We prepare the elbow joint and tendon to support the next phase of treatment.
We do:
- Break down scar tissue and boost circulation of the affected area.
- Release entrapped nerves
- Help strengthen and stabilize ligaments and joint capsules.
Potential benefits may include:
- Improved blood supply to the area.
- Freed-up nerves, which may help reduce pain and improve muscle activation.
- A primed tendon area for regenerative therapy.
Step 3:
Treatment Phase (Support Elbow Tissues)
We now deliver regenerative treatment into the prepared tendon and ligament system to help reduce elbow joint pain and support tissue health.
We use:
- High-concentration PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), with 15 to 18 billion platelets per treatment under our protocol.
- Image-guided precision injections to the exact site of injury.
Potential benefits may include:
- Support for tendon and ligament health.
- Improved tendon and ligament strength and function.
- Reduced pain, with less reliance on pain medication. Results may vary.
Step 4:
Maintenance Phase
This phase is designed to help your body maintain progress and stay resilient.
We use:
- A custom home exercise program, delivered via our app for your convenience and accountability
- We prescribe high-quality supplements to support this phase.
Potential benefits may include:
- Ongoing support for your progress, with minimal downtime.
- Help getting back to the sports and hobbies you enjoy.
- Support for long-term joint health.
Book Your Elbow Pain Consultation
• Comprehensive joint assessment and real-time diagnostic imaging
• Leave with a clear explanation of your findings and a personalized treatment plan
*Our treatments are not covered by OHIP or standard insurance plans.
Who This Is For
You’re Still Capable. Still Driven. But Elbow Pain Is Slowing You Down.
This is for doers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and high performers who depend on their bodies as much as their minds.
Elbow pain when you grip, lift, swing, or bend and straighten your arm or even simple actions feel like a setback.
You’re here for answers, and for a personalized plan that addresses the underlying factors.
We Help People Who:
- Have elbow joint pain that’s limiting training, work, or daily performance.
- Were told to take anti-inflammatories, try cortisone, or “wait until it tears.”
- Have tried physio, braces, or stretches with minimal results.
- Want to address the underlying cause, not just push the pain down the road.
- Need to stay in the game: in the gym, in business, or on the court.
Whether it’s tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, a strained tendon or a stiff joint, we look beyond short-term symptom relief.
We look at the underlying factors and build a personalized treatment plan designed to help support, strengthen, and improve how your elbow functions.
If you’re ready to work on your strength, precision, and performance, this is for you.
Why Elbow Pain Happens After 35
Elbow tendinitis and joint pain occur as the ligaments that stabilize our joints naturally begin to lose elasticity, a gradual change that sets the stage for injury. As these ligaments weaken, the tendons are forced to compensate, often becoming inflamed, irritated, or overworked. This process, known as degenerative tendinopathy, is the real root of many chronic elbow pain issues. Whether you’re gripping a racquet, carrying groceries, typing, or doing push-ups, this hidden instability can lead to elbow pain when lifting or elbow pain after working out that doesn’t improve with rest.
If left untreated, these seemingly small tendon or ligament issues often progress deeper, leading to joint degeneration and early arthritis. That is why it’s critical to visit an elbow pain doctor in Oakville early, before tendon pain becomes a harder-to-treat joint disease.
Conditions We Treat at Our Elbow Pain Clinic in Oakville
Personalized, physician-guided regenerative treatments designed to help reduce elbow pain and support performance. Results may vary.
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Outer elbow pain is often caused by inflamed extensor tendons from repetitive gripping, lifting, or wrist use. A common condition is tennis elbow, especially in adults over 35, even if they don’t play tennis. The tendons that stabilize your wrist and elbow become overloaded. At our elbow pain clinic in Oakville, Dr. Hawass and the medical team address this with ultrasound-guided regenerative therapy and a home exercise program, without cortisone or surgery.
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Inside elbow pain is often caused by inflamed flexor tendons from gripping, pulling, or wrist flexion during sports or manual work. Golfer’s elbow affects the inner elbow, flaring during lifting or repetitive tasks. It’s common in lifters, golfers, and those using tools or carrying kids. At our elbow pain clinic, we address the underlying cause with ultrasound-guided regenerative therapy and a home exercise program, without cortisone or surgery, to help reduce elbow pain and support tendon strength.
Elbow Bursitis (Olecranon Bursitis)
Elbow pain from bursitis is caused by inflammation of the fluid-filled sac at the elbow’s tip, often due to pressure, trauma, or joint degeneration. It may show as swelling, redness, or a soft lump. Many ignore it until it becomes painful and limiting. At our elbow pain clinic, we address bursitis by targeting inflammation and structural imbalance, with the aim of improving function and reducing elbow joint pain without unnecessary aspiration or antibiotics.
Elbow Sprain – UCL (Ulnar Collateral Ligament)
Inner elbow pain from UCL injury is often caused by repetitive throwing, lifting, or stress on the joint. It’s not just a sports injury, this ligament can strain from daily arm use. In adults over 35, microtears are more common due to tissue changes, leading to weakness or instability. At our Oakville elbow pain clinic, we treat UCL strain non-surgically using ultrasound diagnostics and regenerative therapy designed to help strengthen the ligament with minimal downtime. Results may vary.
Early Elbow Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)
Elbow pain and stiffness from cartilage breakdown often stem from untreated tendon or ligament injuries, leading to early joint degeneration. Even early elbow arthritis can limit motion, cause pain in elbow when straightening arm, or a grinding feeling. It often starts subtly in athletes or tradespeople. At our elbow pain clinic between Oakville and Mississauga, our treatments may help reduce inflammation and symptoms and support joint function, without steroids or joint replacement.
Advanced Modalities We Use To Treat Elbow Pain Injuries
Whether elbow pain is keeping you from sports, hobbies, or everyday office work, our personalized treatments are designed to help you get back to what you enjoy.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is used first at Peak Health VIP to help break down scar tissue and prime the area for regenerative treatment, and may help reduce chronic tendon pain.
Nerve Entrapment Release (PIT)
Releasing compressed nerves may help reduce nerve pain, tingling, or weakness after injury and support the next phase of treatment.
Prolotherapy
Designed to help strengthen loose or damaged ligaments, especially after sprains. Peak Health VIP combines it with shockwave to support joint stability.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
High-concentration PRP treatments (15 to 18 billion platelets per treatment) are delivered with ultrasound-guided injections to support the body’s response in damaged tissue and help strengthen tendons.
Ultrasound
Peak Health VIP uses dynamic ultrasound imaging to stress-test ligaments and tendons during movement, not just static scans like many clinics rely on.
Supplementation
Targeted supplements help support inflammation control and tissue health, personalized based on your lab results and injury type.
Meet Dr. Mark Hawass
As the founder of Peak Health VIP, Dr. Mark Hawass specializes in pain management with over 30 years of experience in non-surgical treatments for chronic pain in elbow and arthritis. His commitment to excellence and patient care has made him a trusted leader in regenerative medicine.
Ready To Take the Next Step With Your Elbow Pain?
Let’s Start With an Assessment.
• Comprehensive joint assessment and real-time diagnostic imaging
• Leave with a clear explanation of your findings and a personalized treatment plan
Top FAQs – Elbow Pain
Why does my elbow hurt when I grip, lift, or swing?
This is a classic sign of tennis or golfer’s elbow conditions caused by tendon overuse or degeneration. Many clients assume it’s just “strain,” but early regenerative treatment may help support tendon health before longer-term damage develops.
Is this tennis elbow even if I don’t play tennis?
Yes. Tennis elbow is simply a name for lateral elbow tendinopathy, which often develops from repetitive gripping, lifting, or typing. We address the underlying tissue changes with ultrasound diagnostics and personalized regenerative treatment.
Why does the inside of my elbow hurt when I carry things or do curls?
This could be golfer’s elbow medial tendinopathy from chronic flexor overuse. At Peak Health VIP, we see this frequently in weightlifters, parents, and professionals. We treat using regenerative techniques that restore tendon strength and stability.
Can I get elbow arthritis even if I haven’t had an injury?
Yes, especially if you’ve had years of miss use or untreated tendon strain. Many clients with early elbow arthritis have never had trauma but ignored chronic inflammation. We intervene early to reduce joint breakdown and improve mobility without pills or surgery.
Why does my elbow feel weak or unstable during training?
If your elbow feels unstable, it may be due to ligament laxity or a UCL strain, especially common in people over 35 doing repetitive lifting or throwing. Our Oakville clinic uses ultrasound evaluation and regenerative therapies to target the instability and rebuild strength at the source.
I haven’t had a fall, so why is my elbow swollen or painful?
Swelling could indicate olecranon bursitis, a buildup of fluid from repeated pressure or inflammation. Many of our clients develop this gradually from leaning or loading the elbow. We address both the inflammation and the structural imbalance to keep it from recurring.
Do I need an MRI before starting elbow treatment in Oakville?
Often, no. We use in-clinic diagnostic ultrasound to assess tendons, ligaments, and bursae in real-time, without waiting for external referrals. It allows us to deliver targeted regenerative treatments right away.
Can I keep working while getting elbow treatment?
In most cases, yes. Our approach allows clients to maintain work with minimal modifications. We support healing while keeping you functional with minimal downtime and maximum progress.
Will cortisone help my elbow pain long-term?
Cortisone may reduce pain temporarily but often weakens tendons and masks the issue. We focus on regenerative solutions like PRP and prolotherapy that promote actual tissue healing, not short-term relief.
What’s the best non-surgical treatment for elbow injuries over 35 in the GTA?
Our most successful outcomes come from combining diagnostic imaging, regenerative injections, and functional rehab. This comprehensive approach helps Oakville and GTA clients avoid surgery while restoring elbow strength, flexibility, and confidence.
Why does my elbow click, lock, or feel stiff after workouts?
Clicking or locking may indicate early joint degeneration or cartilage wear, especially in adults over 35. We address these issues early to prevent long-term arthritis using natural, non-invasive treatments that restore fluid motion.
When should I see an elbow specialist in Oakville or the GTA?
If pain affects your grip, gym routine, golf swing, or daily function it’s time. Delaying treatment often leads to deeper joint damage. Our early-intervention model helps clients stay strong, pain-free, and out of the surgical system.
