Description
What is Tennis Elbow?
Formally called “Lateral Epicondylitis”. This is pain at the lateral epicondyle (a bony prominence at the outer elbow) due to the attachment of several muscles at this spot.
Changing Names/ Terminology
The most correct naming of this condition at this time is Lateral Epicondylosis.
- Tennis Elbow is not a great name because most people that suffer from this do not play tennis.
- Lateral Epicondylitis is also not accurate because the “-itis” suffix suggests inflammation and we are now finding that this is not the purely inflammatory condition it was once perceived to be.
So, the preferred terminology is Lateral Epicondylosis as this reflects the long-term stress/ process that results in this pain.
Do I Need to See a Physician?
Generally, when in doubt, consult with your physician. For Tennis Elbow, indicators that you should see your physician are:
- Onset of outer elbow pain was with a fall or other accident (this suggests that this is likely not Tennis Elbow)
- You have numbness/ tingling in your forearm (this suggests that this is likely not Tennis Elbow)
Jenny’s Hallmark Signs of Tennis Elbow:
- Pain at the outer elbow/ forearm
- Pain with gripping
- Pain with typing
Dr. Jenny Prewitt’s Tennis Elbow Tip Video:
If this sounds like your pain, the Tennis Elbow Tip Sheet is likely for you. Use links above to get your Tip Sheet and start Your Road to Recovery now!
Jenny’s Tennis Elbow Gadgets & Gizmos:
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Foam Roller such as ProSource Flex Foam Roller (White, 36″). NOTE: The different colors are typically different foam densities. Choosing a “White” foam roller is not an aesthetic choice, it is the density that I’m looking for.