Tennis Elbow?

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I keep getting tennis elbow alot, either when i play football and recently when i fell on my elbow. Is there anyway to prevent getting tennis elbow. I can treat it easily but i would rather have it not happen so often.
Its not bruised or swollen.
I developed sever tennis elbow about 6 weeks ago after I sprained my elbow messing up a serve w/ a sweaty racquet grip. I went to the doc and got a script for anti inflammatory drugs, iced and heated it for a couple day and when the pain went down I decided to try some preventative measures. I targeted the forearm, tricep, and shoulder with weights, stretches and better form. After a few weeks of working the arms, shoulders and triceps it's all gone w/ only a small trace of pain after like 3 or 4 sets in tennis.

Hope this helps.  (+ info)

tennis elbow?

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I recently got tennis elbow because I played tennis without an anti-shock. I began treating it by icing but this ended up causing me more pain even thought I did it for less than 15 minutes. What should I do to cure it and should i stop icing it? Any help would be great, thanks.
definitely stop using Ice. You need to relax the muscles so use heat. If you have a heating pad use it or a hot water bottle or hot towels, for twenty minutes at a time, several times a day. Afterwards apply an analgesic balm. you should start feeling relief from the pain.

If you don't feel relief in a few days visit your medical doctor.  (+ info)

Tennis elbow?

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Can anyone describe the symptoms of tennis elbow? I have a bruised feeling when I press on a certain spot, and when I move my arm in certain ways it feel like I have strained it. Been about a month now. Thanks.
Tennis elbow is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender.
The condition is also know as lateral epicondylitis, lateral epicondylosis, or simply lateral elbow pain.
According to the best available scientific evidence, tennis elbow is an idiopathic, self-limiting, enthesopathy, of middle age.
As with many other hand and arm conditions, speculative etiologies such as overuse, tennis, etc. have very limited scientific support and are likely overstated.
It typically occurs between the ages of 35 and 60, resolves in about 1 year, and never returns. Whereas arthritis becomes universal with advancing age, lateral epicondylitis is rarely seen over age 70.
The condition was first described in 1883  (+ info)

TENNIS ELBOW!!!!!!!!!?

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i have tennis elbow, i got it from doing shot put since then i quit track, but i am still bodybuilding, and during arm workouts my elbow gives me allot of pain. I have been icing it but it seems to be getting worse!
what should i do? go to the doctor?
i cant stop lifting cause im just coming off of a thumb injury the kept me out for 8 weeks!!!

plz help
Continuing to overuse these muscles isn't going to help you get better. There are some targeted exercises that will help. I'm including the link below.  (+ info)

Can you get tennis elbow from lifting heavy objects one time?

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Can you get tennis elbow from lifting heavy objects one time? I do not play sports and I pretty much have a desk job, but I have developed tennis elbow. This last week I did carry several buckets of paint at the same time (five), but would that be enough to cause tennis elbow?
A desk job doing what? Computer? Mouse? This could easily cause elbow pain. It could also be from lifting an object as well especially if done incorrectly. Give it rest, ice it and don't use it for awhile.  (+ info)

How long does tennis elbow take to heal?

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Have had tennis elbow on both sides for months. Am trying to do as little as possible but have to run house, work and look after children. Have stopped the sport that caused the problem but still not right. Any help or ideas out there.
about 2 sets  (+ info)

What are the symptoms of tennis elbow?

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What are the symptoms of tennis elbow? How do you get it? How do you get rid of it?
Medical term is tendinitis.
Pain in the joint near the elbow. Usually pronounced when you bend your arm a certain way, lift something, etc.
I'm not really sure how you get it and neither are the doctors. It's associated with the tendons in the arm.
Usually resting the arm, not doing the activity that aggravates the condition, icing it, etc. will eventually get rid of it. Ibuprofen will reduce/eliminate the pain for awhile.
I asked my doctor about it since I've had it off and on for a couple years now and he said - sometimes it doesn't go away.
Mine isn't too bad so I live with it.  (+ info)

Can you get tennis elbow twice in the same elbow?

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I was told in 2005 that I had tennis elbow and needed surgery. I had surgery in 2005 on my right elbow. Now it is red swollen and hurts every time I touch it. Is it possible to have the same problem again?
you got a diagnosis, but didn't get a reason for your tennis elbow, & therefore didn't learn to resolve it, so, whatever caused the problem in the first place is the reason it returned;; you have more than one tendon in your elbow, hon;; & what you didn't learn when rehabbing this is how to treat that elbow, functionally;; I think it is truly funny how people go in for 'fix'it's' but do nothing to resolve it when educated about it (people just won't stick to exercise regimens);; your simply tensing your arm in any part or parts of it to cause the tendon(s) to inflame;; you need to change up the use of that arm to work more efficiently for what your demands are on it...could be steming from how you use your wrist, your shoulder, your forearm musculature;; could be repetitive functions, your job, simply how you wash dishes...try getting involved with a therapist that can educate you rather than one that just 'does' & you should be fine, IF you apply what you are taught;; good luck!! but treat it the same way you did after your initial surgery & get to the doc to resolve this..ask for a PT referral & see if the doc has any "favorites' that he can recommend to you...& btw, the tendon just doesn't get 'red' right away, there are usually symptoms that present themselves before it gets to this extent;; that's when you go back to your stretches, deep tendon massages & ice applications...shots are coverups, surgery is 'quick fix;' or chronic stages, ya gotta get back to the original problem & fix THAT, & THAT is the way you use that arm..again, good luck!! I truly hope this helps you!!  (+ info)

What Ligaments and Tendons are associated with Tennis Elbow?

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Please help me. I need this information for an assignment in my grade nine Sports Medicine class. I need to know which ligaments and tendons are damaged in the tennis elbow. Thanks! ;)
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is an extremely common injury that originally got its name because it is a frequent tennis injury, appearing in a large proportion of tennis players. Nevertheless it commonly manifests in a vast proportion of people who do not play tennis at all.

Lateral epicondylitis occurs most commonly in the tendon of the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle at approximately 2cm below the outer edge of the elbow joint or lateral epicondyle of the humerus bone.

Specific inflammation is rarely present in the tendon but there is an increase in pain receptors in the area making the region extremely tender.

Signs and symptoms of tennis elbow / lateral epicondylitis

Pain about 1-2 cm down from bony area at the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle)
Weakness in the wrist with difficulty doing simple tasks such as opening a door handle or shaking hands with someone.
Pain on the outside of the elbow when the hand is bent back (extended) at the wrist against resistance.
Pain on the outside of the elbow when trying to straighten the fingers against resistance.
Pain when pressing (palpating) just below the lateral epicondyle on the outside of the elbow..
Other injuries and conditions with similar symptoms :
The symptoms for this injury are very similar to Entrapment of the radial nerve which we recommend you also have a look at.
It is important to have the neck examined as well, as elbow pain can be referred from problems in this region. See the neck pain page for further details.

Causes of tennis elbow


Tennis elbow is often caused by overuse or repetitive strain caused by repeated extension (bending back) of the wrist against resistance. This may be from activities such as tennis, badminton or squash but is also common after periods of excessive wrist use in day-to-day life

Tennis elbow may be caused by:

A poor backhand technique in tennis.
A racket grip that is too small.
Strings that are too tight.
Playing with wet, heavy balls.
Repetitive activities such as using a screwdriver, painting or typing.  (+ info)

What type of exercise(s) can I do for my tennis elbow to strengthen it?

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I've had tennis elbow for a month now. If it doesn't get better the doc is suggesting physical therapy. What can I do at home now to help ease the pain and become stronger in that area?
I am now wearing the band on my forearm.
Bracing it for a time can sometimes be helpful. I would recommend consulting with the physical therapist as well to see what they say. Let them know that you would like to be able to have exercises that you can do at home instead of coming in several times a week.

I did this when I had to go to the Physical Therapist for some knee issues in the late 90s.

As for stretches in the mean time you could try just gentle bending but I would recommend checking with the physical therapist and your doctor to see what they say.

In the mean time here's the link to a site that might be of help. It's at: http://physicaltherapy.about.com  (+ info)

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