Tennis elbow…..and I do not even play tennis…
Remember it is always best to see your doctor when you are having pain or problems!
Most people I see with tennis elbow do not play racket sports. So how do they end up with tennis elbow? Tennis elbow can be caused by racket sports or activities that involve extending your arm and rotating the forearm like twisting a screw driver. People usually experience pain in the lateral elbow. The best ways to try to relieve symptoms is to rest so it can heal. Tennis elbow bands are great to use during activity and can decrease pain during work tasks. Be sure to wear the band about 1-2” below the elbow joint. Stretching before, during and after activity is helpful and a good preventative measure. Be sure to keep your work and activity close to you when possible and if you have to do any lifting, lift with your palms up (ie carrying grocery bags) When you lift with your palms up, you take the pressure off the irritated tendons. It is also helpful to ice and then provide cross friction massage to the painful tendons. Hope this helps reliive some of your symptoms.
Bridget
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