Your symptoms are suggestive of tendinitis and more likely to be lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful condition that occurs when tendons in your elbow are overloaded, usually by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. The cause is repeated contraction of the forearm muscles that you use to straighten and raise your hand and wrist. The repeated motions and stress to the tissue may result in a series of tiny tears in the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the bony prominence at the outside of your elbow. Tennis elbow often gets better on its own. These following steps may help:
- Rest your hand and avoid making too many repetitive actions
- Apply ice or a cold pack for 15 minutes three to four times a day.
- Make sure that you are using proper technique for your activities and avoiding repetitive wrist motions.
- To reduce stiffness and increase flexibility you can do free range motion exercises three to five times a day.
- You can undergo physiotherapy which will help relax the muscles and strengthen the muscles.
If the condition persists or worsens visit the orthopedician at the earliest
Next Steps
Follow the steps as advised
Health Tips
If condition persists or worsens visit the orthopedician at the earliest