10 Causes of Arm Pain
Cause #3: Tennis Elbow
Tendons attach our bones to our muscles, allowing the muscle to move the bone by pulling on the tendon. The tendons are generally tough enough to stand up to the rigours of being pulled on constantly, but too much activity can occasionally lead to problems.
Tennis elbow (properly known as Lateral Epicondylitis) is the condition where the tendons in the elbow become inflamed due to overuse. Unfortunately, healing can take a long time but the good news is that 90% of patients heal with conservative therapy (non-surgical treatment). Rest is a crucial component of conservative therapy, and it is especially important for the patient to stop the triggering activity that caused the lesion. If you suspect that you may have this condition, seek medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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