Disease tennis elbow occurs when the patient feels pain in the outer part of his elbow.. Actually, the cause of this pain is severe and excessive use of muscles and tendons of the forearm>elbow/joints.. Contrary to the name of this disease, only people who play tennis They don't get this disease if they play... Actually, playing tennis only causes this disease in 5% of cases. In fact, after performing any kind of movement that is repetitive, such as painting a building or using a tool such as a screwdriver, this disease may occur.... This disease is caused by some kind of inflammation. What is tennis elbow and why does it happen? Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is inflammation and pain in the outer area of ​​the elbow caused by pressure and overuse of the forearm tendons.. Contrary to its name, this disease is not only for tennis players.. Anyone who makes frequent hand movements such as working with a mouse and computer, using a mobile phone a lot or doing manual and physical work, may suffer from this problem.... The cause of tennis elbow The most important cause of this complication is repeated pressure on the tendons of the forearm... Repetitive movements such as holding heavy objects, long-term typing, technical or sports work, can cause microscopic tears in the tendon and ultimately lead to inflammation and pain in the elbow... ### **What activities lead to tennis elbow?** Any activity that involves repetitive twisting of the wrist, bending of the elbow, or forearm muscles can cause or worsen the condition.. For example, such activities are very effective: - racquet sports such as tennis, badminton or squash, or sports that include javelin or discus throwing. - Repeated use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pruning shears or screwdrivers - Using tools in jobs such as plumbing, bricklaying, etc. - repetitive hand and wrist activities such as typing or sewing - Activities with repeated bending of the elbow, such as playing the violin Exercising with a racket increases the risk of developing this condition, especially if you are playing for the first time after a long time. However, this disease is not very common in this category of athletes, so that only 5 out of 100 people suffer from such a problem. What are the symptoms of tennis elbow? Patients with this disease may experience symptoms such as the following: - The feeling of elbow pain is mild at first.. but it gradually gets worse. - The pain extends from the outside of the elbow down to the wrist. - The ability to keep any device is reduced. - Pain increases when touching or pressing any device. - Pain increases when lifting anything or using tools. ### The difference between tennis elbow and golfer's elbow While tennis elbow pain is felt on the outside of the elbow, in golf elbow the pain is on the inside of the elbow.. Both are caused by repetitive movements and pressure on the tendons, but the location of the injury is different... The common age of this disease is between 30 and 50 years old.... To diagnose and perform a complete examination from the doctor, it is necessary to perform a complete examination for patients.. Diagnosis of the disease... If imaging is needed for diagnosis, MRI is used. be. When should you see a doctor?.. If, despite home treatments and physical therapy, the pain persists for more than a few weeks or the range of hand movements decreases, it is better to see a doctor to check the need for injections or more specialized treatments.. **Treatment of patients with tennis elbow** 95% of patients recover without surgery.. In fact, the patient recovers by resting, using anti-inflammatory drugs and pain relievers. Coronet injection is one of the treatments that can be used for patients with tennis elbow. Mr. Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad pain specialist performed this injection to treat his patient using ultrasound. Fortunately, within two or three days, the patient made a complete recovery and the pain was completely removed... After visiting again, after one month, the pains had decreased by 95%. **non-surgical treatments** In general, non-surgical treatments are as follows: ### Rest The first step you should consider in your recovery is to rest your hand for a few weeks.... Your doctor may suggest that you use a brace to immobilize the injured muscles. ### ice Using an ice pack or cold water compress on the elbow can help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Non-prescription drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen are effective in reducing pain and swelling. ### Physiotherapy The physical therapist will consider various exercises to strengthen the hand muscles that will lead to recovery... These exercises can include arm exercises, ice massage, and muscle stimulation techniques. ### ultrasound therapy In this method, the ultrasound probe is placed on the most painful area of ​​the elbow.... diagnosis of the painful area with a pain specialist.... in this method, high-frequency sound waves are emitted for a certain period of time in the target tissue.... this type of solution can help reduce inflammation and accelerate the healing process. ### steroid injection During this treatment method, as mentioned, injections are made to reduce inflammation and make the patient painless. ### Shockwave or shock therapy In this method, sound waves are transmitted to the elbow so that the patient can recover.. Sometimes the doctor may consider this treatment method for the patient. ### injection of platelet-rich plasma This type of treatment seems to be effective among other cases, which is considered as one of the effective treatment options depending on the patient's condition. Cortone injection to treat tennis elbow In cases where the pain is not relieved by simpler methods, the doctor may recommend a crown injection into the elbow. Crowning reduces inflammation and usually provides short-term pain relief.. Home treatment and traditional medicine The following methods can be used to reduce pain and inflammation at home: - Cold or hot compress - Using vegetable oils such as black seed oil, chamomile or ginger - Consumption of anti-inflammatory foods such as fish, walnuts, turmeric and fresh vegetables **How to prevent tennis elbow disease** This disease can be prevented to a great extent by observing a few points: - Make sure you use the right equipment when you exercise or when you work. - Do strength and flexibility exercises - If you have done an intense activity where the elbow is under pressure and repeated use, it is better to use an ice compress in this area after finishing the work. - If it is difficult for you to bend and straighten your hand, rest your hand for a while. - Avoid frequent hand and arm movements. - Use the shoulder and arm muscles to reduce pressure from the elbow. - Avoid bending or straightening your arms all the way. - Before sports and other activities, warm up your body and do stretching exercises. If you pay attention to these things and avoid putting pressure on the elbow tendons, the possibility of tennis elbow will decrease. **Where is the exact location of tennis elbow pain?** Muscles and tendons bend due to high pressure and the patient feels symptoms such as pain and burning in the forearm and elbow... If the person continues the activity that leads to this complication, the condition will worsen and the symptoms will also spread to the wrist.. **disease similar to tennis elbow** Golfer's elbow, like tennis elbow, is caused by overuse of the arm and wrist... This condition is very common in certain sports and occupations that involve repetitive and powerful movements. Corrective movements and physiotherapy of tennis elbow - Strengthening and stretching exercises play a very important role in improving pain.. - Tennis elbow massage helps to improve blood flow and reduce inflammation.. Tendon... The strap should not be tight, but it should be tight enough to hold the forearm... Side effects of not treating tennis elbow Neglecting to treat tennis elbow syndrome may cause the following problems: - Chronic weakness in the forearm - Reducing the power of grasping objects - Permanent pain and chronic tendon inflammation - The need for surgery in advanced stages