Lateral Epicondylitis – Tennis Elbow: Definition, Location, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is Lateral Epicondylitis?
Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is a painful overuse injury in the outer elbow. The elbow joint is composed of 3 bones, the upper arm bone (humerus) and the two forearm bones (radius and ulna). At the elbow joint, there are two bony bumps (part of the humerus bone) and they are called epicondyles.
Lateral Epicondylitis Location
There is a lateral one (on the outer side) and a medial one (on the inner side). Tendons from the forearm muscles attach to the lateral epicondyle. The main forearm muscle involved is the extensor carpi radials brevis, which is responsible for extending the wrist.
Causes of Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis, occurs when the tendons attaching to the lateral epicondyle become inflamed or damaged from overuse. Overuse can occur from racquet sports such as tennis, or professions involving repetitive elbow movements, such as painters, plumbers, mechanics, cooks, butchers, or carpenters.
Symptoms of Lateral Epicondylitis
Symptoms of lateral epicondylitis include:
- Pain/burning on outer elbow
- Weak grip strength
- Morning stiffness
- Pain during extension of the wrist
- Symptoms worsen with increased forearm activities
Lateral Epicondylitis Treatment
ASTR treats pain from lateral epicondylitis in a gentle, effective, and natural way by releasing scar tissue and fascia restriction around the elbow. ASTR takes a holistic approach to address the root causes of pain, not just the symptoms. ASTR treatment can be done at home for tennis elbow.
Lateral Epicondylitis - Tennis Elbow Home Treatment
- Fast results
- Treatment takes about 5 min a day
- Easy to use medical tools
- Natural holistic approach
- Treat the root cause of the problem
- Invented by a doctor who had chronic pain
- Supported by over 45 studies
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