Do you have Tennis Elbow? Find out now !!

You don’t need to be a tennis player to get Tennis Elbow. Any kind of repetitive motion using the forearms can lead to this condition. So whether you are a housewife or a humble carpenter or any other sportsperson, you are at risk!

 ‘Tennis Elbow’ is a common term for ‘lateral epicondylitis’, a condition caused by the overuse of arm, forearm and hand muscles that results in elbow pain. Tennis Elbow also occurs either from an abrupt / subtle injury of the muscle or the tendon area around elbow.

Who can get Tennis Elbow?

If you are a tennis player, this condition can pose significant problems. Research says that Tennis Elbow affects men more than women. Those within the age group of 30 to 50 years are especially at risk. Apart from tennis players, it also affects other athletes and people who participate in work activities that need repetitive arm, elbow, wrist and hand movements like baseball players, house or office cleaners and mechanics.

What are the symptoms?

Pain associated with Tennis Elbow may rise from the elbow area and extend into the forearm and wrist. Activities like shaking hands, gripping an object, turning a doorknob or something even as simple as holding a coffee cup may feel difficult due to the pain and weakness caused by the disease.

What are the causes?

There are several factors that add to your risk of acquiring a Tennis Elbow:

1. Sports:  Repeated use of the backhand stroke while playing tennis with poor technique is one of the main causes behind Tennis Elbow.
2. Activities: Many people whose works require repetitive and vigorous use of forearm muscle also get affected by this. In fact it is observed that actually less than 5% of all Tennis Elbow diagnoses are related to playing tennis.
3. Age: Most people who get Tennis Elbow are between the ages of 30 to 50 years, although it can be acquired by anyone prone to the risk factors.

By Dr. Shabtab Khalid

Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution

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