Overview

Tennis elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis is a strain resulting from irrational stress placed at the origin of the common extensor tendon which results in tendinosis. Clinically the diagnosis is made by tenderness observed over the lateral epicondyle that worsens with resisted wrist extension. This condition most commonly affects people between the ages of 30 and 50 but it can affect people of any age and both men and women.

Causes

• Repeated Abuse: Tennis elbow can be caused by engaging in repetitive activities that involve the forearm muscles, such as gripping, twisting, or lifting for an extended period.

• Overuse wear and tear: Excessive usage of the forearm muscles without sufficient recovery time and rest can result in tendons wear and tear resulting in tennis elbow. 

• Activities like Painting, plumbing, and playing musical instruments are examples that involve repetitive motions.

Symptoms

The tennis elbow is characterized by pain radiating from the outside of the upper part of the forearm (below the region where the elbow bends). In some cases, pain extends down the arm to the hand and wrist. Other signs and symptoms include:

• Burning sensation along the length of the arm or on the outer edge of the elbow 

• Weakness in the elbows and forearms 

• Pain when performing forearm-related activities (e.g. holding a cup of water opening a door extending the forearm)

Ayurvedic Treatments

Churna Pinda swedam   Lepanam   Pichu   Upanaham   Agnikarma   Patra pinda swedanam   Matra vasti Kashaya vasti   Kashya dhara

Naturopathy Treatments

Enema   Manipulative therapy   Athapasthana   Steam bath   Mud therapy   Packs   Reflexology Acupuncture   Cupping therapy   Moxibustion   Diet therapy    Clinical yoga   Pranayama   Kriyas Physiotherapy   Electrotherapy   Exercise therapy   Chiropractice   Dorn therapy