Shoulder
Injury Prevention Guide
What Is
Tennis Elbow And Why
Does It Hurt So Much?
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is an
overuse injury that affects the tendon fibers that attach on the bony
"prominence" on the outside of the elbow. It results from the repetitive
irritation of the tendons of the forearm muscles, specifically the
extensor carpi radialis brevis.
In fact, a lot of doctors, physical
therapists, and fitness experts will often tell you that, in the end,
surgery is the only solution that will actually cure tennis elbow! That's
absurd!
Am I saying that everything a doctor or
therapist tells you is wrong? No, not at all. In fact, the cure I'm going to
give you is modeled on some very common, tried-and-true practices that any
competent medical expert would tell you right away.
For example, it is critical that everyone
serious about curing their tennis elbow follow the R.I.C.E. principle:
Rest, Ice, Compression,
and Elevate (specific details on this are outlined on page
15 of this treatment guide). Without following this fundamental
rehabilitation strategy, you will not get better.
