Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis is a common injury causing pain on the outside of the elbow. Tennis Elbow is often associated with playing tennis, where it gets its name. However, the condition can happen in any activity that causes you to overuse your forearm muscles attaching to the bony lump on your outer elbow. Similar condition is known as Golfer’s Elbow in which pain is there on inner side of the Elbow. Epicondylitis often becomes a chronic problem if not cared for properly.
Tennis elbow is common in those between the ages of 35 and 55, although other age groups can also be affected. Tennis elbow can be caused by playing tennis; however, this isn’t the only cause. Other activities where you use your wrist and forearm repetitively can cause tennis elbow, such as :
Repeating incorrect movements of the arm Incorrect technique.
