Tennis Elbow
This condition is common yet painful and occurs when muscles/tendons in your elbow are overworked either by stress or repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. It usually affects the muscles and tendons of the forearm.
This condition affects men more than women and most often affects individuals between the age of 30 and 50. Ironically, less than 5% of all diagnoses are actually related to playing tennis. However, this condition may also affect other athletes.
Causes
The cause of this condition is due to repeated contraction of the muscles, such as straightening and raising hands and wrists repeatedly, especially while tightly gripping something. This repetitive action ultimately results in stress and a series of tiny tears in the tendons attached to the forearm muscle.
A possible cause can be found in tennis players who repeatedly perform backhand stroke with poor technique. Other common arm motions, which can lead to this condition include:
- Painting.
- Bowling
- Cleaning (Vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing)
- Gardening
- Using Plumbing Tools
- Cooking (usually cutting meat and other ingredients
Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
- Radiating pain from the outside of your elbow into your forearm and wrist.
- Worsening pain when shaking hands or gripping/squeezing objects.
- Worsening pain when moving wrist with force (lifting, holding objects, opening jars, etc.)
- Weakness.
Treatment
Treatment options include physical therapy, bracing and medication. Applying ice may also be recommended by the doctor. Restrictions of daily living activities will also be recommended to prevent aggravation of pain from this condition.
In severe cases however, your doctor may require surgery.
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- Tennis Elbow Treatment in and near Ontario
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