Tennis Elbow Treatment
Inflammation of the tendons of the elbow (epicondylitis) caused by overuse of the muscles of the forearm.
Symptoms
- Pain slowly increasing around the outside of the elbow. Less often, pain may develop suddenly.
- Pain is worse when shaking hands or squeezing objects.
- Pain is made worse by stabilizing or moving the wrist with force. Examples include lifting, using tools, opening jars, or even handling simple utensils such as a toothbrush or knife and fork.
Treatments
- Self-help
- Medicines
- Taping of muscles
- Physical therapies/ Physiotherapy
- Complementary therapies
- Non-surgical treatment