Question

What are the symptoms of tennis elbow?

Answer 1

The accurate term for tennis elbow is Lateral epicondylitis. It is caused by the inflammation of the tendons that attach the forearm muscle (extensor carpi radialis) to the outer bony part of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). It is caused by the repetitive movements of the wrists and any activity that requires constant gripping or squeezing.

The symptoms of tennis elbow vary from person to person, based on the severity of the inflammation. The most common symptoms are:

• tenderness on the outside part of the elbow
• pain in the forearm when lifting, bending, twisting.
• soreness of the forearm
• difficulty and pain when gripping small objects such as pen, mug, etc
• stiffness of the arm and the elbow when stretching
• constant pain in the elbow and forearm muscles
• morning stiffness of the elbow
• burning sensation in and around the elbow
• loss of grip