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Tennis Elbow Treatment in Noida

Physiotherapy Treatment for Tennis Elbow in Noida

Tennis elbow, which is also known as lateral epicondylitis is a condition that causes severe pain in the tendons of the forearms extensor which is attached to the bony prominence that is located right outside the elbow. It is a condition in which the muscles start degenerating due to the over usage of the exterior tendon. This may or may not be related to playing tennis.

Symptoms of Tennis-elbow

A person suffering from a Tennis-elbow will experience acute pain in the forearm and the wrist. The amount of pain starts increasing with time and gets worse when there is frequent movement of the wrist or when there is a rotation of the forearm. In extreme cases, the sufferer may experience swelling whenever they get engaged in making a fist, carrying any weight, or even shaking hands.

Who may suffer from Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow commonly affects people between 35 to 55 years of age. But, it may occur to younger people too if they have suffered any injury which may have caused damage to the tendon. Tennis elbow occurs due to several reasons. The most common cause is the extensive usage of the muscles. If a person uses a keyboard and mouse extensively in the wrong posture, then he/she may also suffer from tennis elbow.

Diagnoses

The excruciating pain of the Tennis-elbow may go away on its own after 6-12 months. But in some cases, it may stay longer which shouldn’t be neglected. The doctors we have at Joint Efforts are highly trained in curing tennis elbow and other muscle pains. They are highly experienced in this field, and we have been providing the best quality of treatment to our patients for years using all the modern techniques.

F.A.Q.

What is tennis elbow caused by?

Tennis elbow is caused by excessive usage of forearm muscles causing strain. When a particular movement occurred repeatedly causing stress.

How should I sleep with tennis elbow pain?

Sleeping on the side lying is recommended keeping the arm over the pillow to give it rest. A person can sleep in a straight lying position also similarly giving rest to the elbow with a pillow under it.

Where does it hurt when you have tennis elbow?

The tennis elbow pain is felt at the elbow, slightly below the elbow around forearm muscles, and slight above the elbow. If left untreated the pain may travel up to the shoulder joint also.

Will tennis elbow go away on its own?

No, only in certain cases when care is taken as early as possible the pain diminishes its own. Generally, it requires physiotherapy intervention.

What happens if tennis elbow goes untreated?

When left untreated the pain becomes common, a throughout-the-day complaint, and unbearable. Even in small activities, the severity of pain is very disturbing. It has been seen in some cases that the pain radiates and remains to the shoulder and wrist too.

What is the best way to get rid of tennis elbow?

As soon as the pain starts the person should give rest to the elbow joint, followed by ice compression. Quite a few times tennis elbow splint is a good choice. If still left untreated person should see a professional physiotherapist.

When should I see a doctor for tennis elbow?

If left untreated by all the conservative treatment the person should see a physiotherapist. The manual therapy specialist can definitely fix it soon and better.