Also known as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow is an overuse and muscle strain injury in which the tendons in your elbow are overworked, causing severe pain and discomfort. The pain primarily occurs where your forearm muscle tendons attach to the bony bump on the outside of your elbow.

This painful condition is not exclusive to athletes and can affect people who frequently engage in strenuous, repetitive wrist and arm motions, such as home service professionals like carpenters, handymen, and painters. Tennis elbow can be identified through the presence of the following symptoms:

• Pain radiating from the outside of your elbow into your forearm and wrist
• Weakness in your hands and wrists
• Elbow or wrist stiffness

To treat your tennis elbow, Dr. Myo may recommend certain exercises or massages to help alleviate pain. Treatment may also include wearing an elbow strap, refraining from strenuous activities, or taking medications such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin to help your body heal.

If you are experiencing the symptoms mentioned above or suffering from tennis elbow, call us today at (602) 753-2663 to request your appointment at Arizona State Orthopaedics with Dr. Myo.