Keep reading to learn more.
What is tennis elbow?
Dr. Bohl explains, “Tendons are the strong connective tissues that connect muscles to bones.
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The overly-done motion can cause inflamed tendons, and you will feel pain.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
What causes tennis elbow?
Examples are playing an instrument, working with tools, and even painting.
Note that it can take a few weeks to even months to recover from tennis elbow.
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To treat the condition, anti-inflammatory medications are helpful, as well as putting ice on the pained area.
Some situations may warrant physical therapy.
If you suffer from tennis elbow, check out these exercises that can be very helpful.
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Squeezing the object repeatedly and then releasing it will enhance your grip strength.
This exercise can also be performed by keeping your arm face-down and bending your wrist upward before relaxing.
Spread your fingers apart, then bring them back together.
Perform this exercise 10 to 30 times.
Your palm should be face-down, keeping the weight pointed toward the floor.
Rotate the weight to bring your palm face-up, then bring it back to the starting position.
Perform wrist twists several times.
Stay in this position for 30 seconds.
Perform this stretch several times each day.
