Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a condition caused by overuse of the elbow, wrist and forearm muscles thus leading to pain and inflammation. It is common in individuals who play sports that require a racquet.

Common symptoms of tennis elbow include pain or burning in the region of the elbow, forearm and wrist, weak gripping strength and inflammation.

Tennis elbow mainly occurs because of stress occurring due to strain and certain movements of the forearm and wrist. Playing sports like tennis as well as other actions such as painting, driving screws, cutting, use of plumbing equipment, etc. can cause tennis elbow.

Home remedies for tennis elbow mainly include rest, use of ice packs and non-prescription pain medications. If the pain persists or becomes too severe, it is advisable to consult a doctor.

Risk factors that can increase the chances of developing tennis elbow include age, occupations that involve constant use of the arm and wrist and sports that are played with a racquet such as tennis.