What are the symptoms of tennis elbow?
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Joshua J. Stone of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:Tennis elbow is inflammation of the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. The muscles which extend the wrist attach at the lateral epicondyle. Repetitive movement of wrist flexion and extension, or repetitive contraction of these muscles causes inflammation and subsequent pain at the lateral epicondyle. The injury is often seen in tennis players secondary to repetitive contraction of these muscles while swinging the racquet, especially during the backhand.
Symptoms of tennis elbow include aching pain on the outside part of the elbow, during or after activity. The pain will gradually become worse over time and may cause weakness in the hand. There will be point tenderness and pain with resisted wrist extension. In some cases, the range of motion at the elbow may be limited.
Tennis elbow is inflammation of the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. The muscles which extend the wrist attach at the lateral epicondyle. Repetitive movement of wrist flexion and extension, or repetitive contraction of these muscles causes... More -
Healthwise answered:Tennis elbow symptoms usually begin gradually. The main symptom is pain, which may begin with a dull aching or soreness on the outer part of the elbow that goes away within 24 hours after an activity. As time goes on, it may take longer for the pain to go away. The condition may further progress to pain with any movement, even during everyday activities, such as lifting a jug of milk. Pain may spread to the hand, other parts of the arm, shoulder or neck.
Tennis elbow pain:
- Usually occurs in the dominant arm (your right arm if you are right-handed, left arm if you are left-handed).
- Affects the outside of the elbow (the side away from your body). Pain increases when that area is pressed or when you are grasping or twisting objects.
- May increase in the evening and make sleep difficult. The elbow might be stiff in the morning.
- Over time may occur with mild activity, such as picking up a coffee cup; turning a jar lid, doorknob or key; or shaking hands. Simply starting your car could hurt. You may even have pain when you aren't using your elbow.
Other parts of the arm, shoulder and neck may also become sore or painful as the body tries to make up for the loss of elbow movement and strength.
Swelling rarely occurs with tennis elbow. If your elbow is swollen, you may have another type of condition, such as arthritis.
Radial tunnel syndrome is an unusual type of nerve entrapment that is sometimes confused with or can develop at the same time as tennis elbow.
Tennis elbow symptoms usually begin gradually. The main symptom is pain, which may begin with a dull aching or soreness on the outer part of the elbow that goes away within 24 hours after an activity. As time goes on, it may take longer for the... More
