Lateral epicondylitis is the medical name of tennis elbow, an injury that affects the outer part of the elbow. This is a condition that comes about when the tissues that connect the arm bone to the muscles on the outer region of the elbow sustain tiny micro-tears leading to a number of symptoms, the most pronounced being pain and inability to use the arm, wrist and the fingers normally. Although it is commonly referred to as tennis elbow, this injury does not affect tennis players only. It can affect anyone who stressfully uses their arm in repetitive motions while gripping an object. What causes tennis elbow? There are many causes of tennis elbow. Generally, the damage is sustained when the arm is shocked, twisted, overused, strained or injured … Read entire article »