Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an overuse injury causing pain and inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside(lateral side) of the elbow. on the elbow.

 

Unsurprisingly, this can be caused by increasing your frequency or intensity of playing tennis or other racquet sports. However, several other sports and activities can also put you at risk.

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Depending on the severity of your tennis elbow injury, treatment may include rest, taping and rehabilitation exercises to help you regain strength and the tendon to heal. In rare cases, surgery may be required.