Cubital tunnel syndrome is a nerve irritation syndrome that is caused by repetitive over stretching of the elbow or by direct trauma to the elbow. Symptoms will include pain, numbness and pins and needles from the elbow joint down.

People at risk of developing these symptoms are those over 40 years old, people who complete overhead throwing activities (javelin), people who rest their elbows on hard surfaces constantly or people who rest the elbow in prolonged bent arm positions (holding telephone). With physiotherapy a range of strategies, mobilisations and exercises have been shown to improve 90% of cases in 2-3 months.