 [ Symptoms ] cause of elbow pain  about a week ago i hit my elbow on a piece of furniture ever since my lower elbow causes me pain whenever i fully extend my arm pick up an item more than probably 5 pounds or if i apply pressure to a bent arm doing a pushup for example i am trying to get in shape for the military and would like to continue working out as soon as possible thanks in advance [ Disease ] do an x ray do u have any pain or limitation of movement or redness hotness swelling or fever we need to make sure about the diagnosis first