The Tennis Elbow Hurting You and Your Game?

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The Tennis Elbow Hurting You and Your Game?
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As its name implies, playing tennis can cause
tennis elbow. But you may be surprised to learn
that you dont have to spend time on the courts
to suffer from this painful condition. Learn the
causes and symptoms of tennis elbow, and steps
you can take to keep working and playing
pain-free. What Is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow
(lateral epicondylitis) involves the bony knob on
the outside of the elbow (lateral side) where
tendons attach muscles to bones. Tennis elbow
causes a breakdown of this attachment, often
resulting in tiny tears that lead to pain when
you lift or grip. The pain and soreness may
extend down into the forearm and the back part of
the hand.
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What Causes Tennis Elbow? Overuse While tennis
is sometimes at fault (backhand being the main
culprit), tennis elbow can occur with any type of
activity that involves repetitive twisting of the
wrist. Cooks, plumbers and painters, as well as
construction, assembly line, and office workers
whose jobs place stress on the tendon/bone
attachment are more likely to develop the
condition. Trauma  A direct blow to the elbow
may cause swelling of the tendon and then later,
a breakdown of the tendon causing tennis elbow. A
sudden forceful activity can also injure the
tendon.
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ennis Elbow Symptoms          Gradually
increasing pain in your elbow/arm area.         
Tenderness to the touch and swelling of the bony
structures and/or the muscles or tendons of the
outside of the elbow          Gradual weakening
of your grip or grasp. How to Manage the
Pain          If your pain started within the
past month, try icing and massaging the outside
of your elbow using either a circular or
up-and-down motion. If youve had the symptoms
more than a month, apply ice or heat, whichever
is more comfortable. Also try massage.         
Over-the-counter braces may be helpful to use
during activities that make your symptoms feel
worse.          If your tennis elbow stems from
sports, ask a coach about changing your technique
or your sports equipment. If you play tennis, for
example, changing the grip size of your racket
may help.          Think about whether you
should cut back on your playing time.
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When to Seek Professional Care Any time you have
concerns, consult your doctor. Wait no longer
than a month to see your doctor if this is the
first time youre experiencing tennis elbow
symptoms and have not seen a medical professional
before. If youve previously had tennis elbow,
seek help if conservative home treatments dont
help you in four to eight weeks. Your doctor may
refer you to a physical, occupational, or hand
therapist who can treat your condition with
special techniques that reduce pain and promote
healing. They may also instruct you on
therapeutic exercise (stretching and
strengthening) and proper ways to use your elbow
and at work and play. Surgery may be considered
if therapy has not resulted in relief of
symptoms, and your pain keeps you from being able
to do the things you want or need to do every
day.
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