| Tennis elbow is a painful condition where the | | | | is technically a misnomer since only 5% of the |
| outer part of the elbow becomes sore and | | | | people afflicted with this injury are tennis players. |
| tender due to repetitive motions that put a strain | | | | Even a study conducted on 500 tennis players |
| on the elbow. The medical terminologies for this | | | | who complained of pain in the outer surface of |
| condition are lateral epicondylitis, the inflammation | | | | the elbow concluded that only 37% of them had |
| to the outside elbow bone, and lateral | | | | tennis elbow. It is important to understand that it |
| epicondylosis, which is lateral elbow pain in simple | | | | can happen to anyone during the course of |
| terms. | | | | normal routine activities. |
| Symptoms: | | | | Completely Avoid Activities that Caused the Pain |
| Symptoms may vary due to the intensity of the | | | | There is no reason why you have to stop doing |
| pain and tenderness caused in the elbow and in | | | | your favorite hobbies or activities that caused the |
| the back of the forearm, which worsens with | | | | pain to recover from the injury. You can continue |
| repeated use of the elbow especially for twisting | | | | with your normal routine just by keeping in mind |
| movements. These are some of the common | | | | not to exert too much pressure on the arm, |
| symptoms of tennis elbow: | | | | giving it periodical rests, and undergoing |
| * pain while lifting or bending the arm | | | | recommended treatment program. |
| * pain caused while twisting the forearm | | | | Elbow Braces - the most effective cure |
| * pain when gripping small objects like pen | | | | Elbow braces are more effective as a preventive |
| especially while holding the pen and writing. | | | | measure than as a cure. Sportsmen are generally |
| * inability or difficulty in extending the forearm | | | | advised against wearing an elbow brace while |
| completely | | | | playing. Braces are worn as a support to avoid |
| * persistent pain on the outside of the upper | | | | future injuries. It most definitely will not cure you |
| forearm just below the bend of the elbow and on | | | | of the pain but in all probability, it may prove |
| certain occasions, pain is felt down the arm | | | | counter productive by immobilizing and reducing |
| towards the wrist. | | | | circulation to the arm thereby increasing the pain. |
| Tennis elbow myths demystified | | | | It is more of a temporary reprieve than a |
| Tennis elbow is one of the most common and | | | | long-term solution. |
| widely reported cases of all the repetitive stress | | | | Seeking Professional Help - Only Way Out |
| injuries. It is also the most difficult and painful | | | | If you recognize the signs of this condition earlier |
| injury to recover from. This condition has been | | | | on and listen to your body, it can be prevented |
| shrouded in doubts regarding its treatment and | | | | and treated with adequate rest and strengthening |
| diagnosis for a long time. Most of the people | | | | exercises. Alternating hot and cold therapy has |
| suffering from its symptoms make the familiar | | | | the effect of 'washing out' the accumulation of |
| mistake of overlooking the severity of the | | | | pain chemicals and brings in the essential repair |
| situation, if left untreated. These common myths | | | | substances. |
| compound the confusion in nailing down the | | | | Remember that the pain caused by tennis-elbow |
| symptoms of tennis elbow and treating it on time. | | | | takes as long as 12 weeks to subside, some may |
| 'Tennis elbow' - a technical misnomer | | | | even experience discomfort for several years but |
| This condition has been referred by this name | | | | you can be sure that tennis-elbow can be cured |
| since the year 1883, when Major used it in his | | | | with proper timely care. |
| paper 'Lawn-tennis elbow'. The name 'tennis elbow' | | | | |