Tennis elbow

Tennis elbow also medically known as Lateral Epicondylitis is a painful condition of the elbow arising out of overuse or strain. Though it is termed tennis elbow, playing several sports including tennis and badminton can result in this condition. 

Symptoms

• Pain in the bony area on the outside of the elbow
• Pain that radiates to the upper or lower arm
• Difficulty in performing simple tasks like gripping an object or making a fist.
• Difficulty in driving a two-wheeler, doing household and kitchen work

Causes

• Sports injury – While playing tennis, cricket, badminton.
• People involved in heavy weight lifting or household chores that entail repetitive lifting of weights are highly susceptible
• Improper gripping technique while playing a sport

Treatments

• Cold Compress to the elbow to reduce pain and swelling
• Wearing an Elbow brace to protect and prevent further strain
• Medical Practitioner prescribed NSAIDs
• Physical therapy/Occupational therapy
• Injection PRP (Platelet rich plasma)
• Surgery as a last option