Limited elbow mobility is often associated with inflammation, muscle spasms, or swelling of the tissues around the joint. When movement is limited and accompanied by pain, the body reacts defensively—the muscles tense up even more, and the cycle continues. In such cases, surgery is not always necessary. There are many non-invasive strategies for reducing inflammation, restoring mobility, and reducing pain, including gradual stretching exercises, physiotherapy approaches, and muscle relaxation techniques. If you want to understand these approaches better, there is an article with practical advice: https://ways2well.com/blog/effective-non-surgical-elbow-pain-treatment-for-quick-relief. It will help you figure out how to combine different methods for quick relief and return to normal mobility without surgery.