Elbow pain
The most common elbow-related issues I see in clinic are lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) and medial epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow). The muscles in the forearm attach via tendons to either the inside (medial) or outside (lateral) parts of the elbow. If these muscles become too tight or have been used a lot, then the tendons and the areas where the tendons attach can become sore and inflamed. Icing is usually the best thing to do at home, along with identifying anything you are doing that could be causing the overuse of these muscles and modifying your behaviour accordingly. In clinic I also look at the mechanics of the whole arm and shoulder to make sure there is nothing here that is causing issues, as I often find the patient cannot move their shoulder correctly, resulting in this overuse injury at the elbow.
Wrist and hand pain
Typically, the patients I see in clinic have either had a recent injury (such as a fall, where they have put their hand out to break the fall), or their injury is the result of a longer-term issue. This could be work-related carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury (RSI) or 'wear and tear' (osteoarthritis (OA) of the wrist, fingers or thumb). Sometimes symptoms (like 'pins and needles') can be due to issues around the neck and shoulder {link to 'Neck, upper back and arm pain'}.