what are signs of painful elbow joint pain
1 Tendinitis: This is the inflammation or irritation of the tendons in the elbow. 2  Symptoms include pain at night, pain that worsens after movement and tenderness near the joint. 3  Bursitis: Bursitis occurs when the fluid-filled sac between the tendon and skin is inflamed. Symptoms include pain at night, pain that worsens after movement and tenderness near the joint. 2  Bursitis: Bursitis occurs when the fluid-filled sac between the tendon and skin is inflamed. 3  Symptoms include tenderness, swelling and warmth on the joint and a stiff or achy feeling when moving the elbow.