Tennis elbow is a common term used for a condition
that is caused by overuse of arm, forearm and hand muscles that stretches up
till the elbow, resulting in a painfully searing condition. Contrary to the popular definition, you don’t
have to necessarily play tennis to get this, says Bangalore Raptors owner Mittu Chandilya. Though the condition is
prominently visible in tennis players, it can be troublesome for those who do
the kind of work that involves a lot of arm and forearm activity.
Tennis elbow is caused by either an abrupt or a
subtle injury of the muscle and tendon area around the outside of the elbow.
Overuse injury also affects the back or posterior part of the elbow as well.
What are the symptoms of tennis elbow?
The symptoms of tennis elbow are all visible. The
pain may extend around to the outside of the elbow. It may start off on a
feeble note, but may increase suddenly.
- The pain may elevate on shaking hands or squeezing objects.
- Moving the wrist with a little force, lifting, using tools, opening jars—in short anything that requires even a little effort and elevates the pain.
Tennis elbow largely affects men, more than women.
And it commonly affects tennis players and other athletes who participate in a
lot of strenuous, physical activities.
