Tennis elbow is a common type of injury that occurs when a tennis player, golfer, or other athlete uses their forearm muscles and tendons too much. It typically causes pain in the elbow and wrist area. The injury may also cause swelling in the muscles and tendons around the elbow joint.
Other causes include repetitive activities that involve gripping or twisting motions with the hands, such as painting, playing video games, writing, typing on a computer keyboard, or using an electric screwdriver.
Common symptoms
forearm and/or wrist
Pain in the outer forearm and/or wrist
Pain in the elbow
Pain in the elbow
Pain that worsens
Pain that worsens with activity
Stiffness
Stiffness in the wrist, hand, and fingers
Tenderness
Tenderness on the outside of the elbow
strength
Weak grip strength
Common treatment methods
Physical therapy involving techniques like manual therapy, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation to reduce pain and inflammation in this condition.
Splints are often used as well to provide support for the affected area.
Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or corticosteroid injections may also be used to reduce inflammation in the joint.
Surgery is that last resort when everything else has failed.
