Tennis elbow is also known as lateral epicondylitis in which the muscles of
elbow affects. People suffering from the tennis elbow feels the pain in outer
area. It generally happens when the tendons that connects muscles get damaged
badly. Many people do not give an eye to this problem and leave it untreated.
But believe me, if you are suffering from this problem, you should the doctor
immediately because it can take a very brutal face later. You will feel life
taking pain in your muscles which will not allow you to move your arms and even
hand. The good thing about this is that you can get it treated and even there
are few home remedies that can help in lowering down the severe pain for some
time.
Firstly, let us discuss the causes of Tennis Elbow (things to be avoided):
* It generally causes by overuse of some muscles.
* It happens when you continuously contract the muscles that are responsible
for raising and straightening the hand.
* The above activity results in tearing of muscles attached to the bone
itself.
* Playing tennis is another cause, as named. It can also be caused by
gardening, car washing like activities at home.
Treatment of Tennis Elbow:
* However there are number of treatments to perform to reduce the pain, but
few listed below are more beneficial than others.
* The very first thing is to give rest to the arm. Give your muscles a break
that are causing the pain while movement.
* Use Ice mechanism. Ice has the ability of reducing the pain, sore and the
inflammation.
* You can also take anti-inflammatory medicines if you cannot bear the pain.
Physical Therapy Treatment for Tennis Elbow:
It is suggest to visit the physical therapist whenever you see the symptoms
of tennis elbow. You will get the massage treatment as well as your therapist
will suggest you few exercises that will help in strengthening the damaged
tissue inside muscles.
