Tennis elbow also known as "lateral epicondylitis" is an inflammation of common extensor muscles of forearm. It usually occurs by repetitive motion of forearm and wrist.
Despite its name, athletes aren't the only people who develop tennis elbow. People whose jobs feature the types of motions that can lead to tennis elbow include plumbers, painters, carpenters, chefs, people driving bike, homemakers.
CAUSES.
Tennis elbow is an overuse and muscle strain injury. The cause is repeated contraction of the forearm muscles that we 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.
SYMPTOMS.
Pain associate with it may radiate to forearm and wrist and may make it difficult to do wrist movement like shaking hands, turning door knob or even holding a cup.
When to visit Doctor.
If you experience Difficulty moving your arm, extending it or holding items or Red, swollen joints, or a bump or bulge on your elbow or Severe pain that interferes with sleep or daily activities.