Question 1

what's the difference between how tennis elbow and a hyperextended elbow feel?

Accepted Answer

May be none: Both should only hurt with activity although they will hurt with different motions. Tennis elbow will only hurt if the lateral epicondyle ( the outer bump of the elbow) is stressed by activities like grasping or lifting. A hyperextended elbow will hurt with almost any motion but certainly with simple flexion and extension of the joint.

Question 2

what is the difference between tennis elbow and cubital tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Tendon vs. nerve: Tennis elbow is a tendon problem on the outside of the elbow. Cubital tunnel is inflammation, compression and/or injury to the ulnar nerve at/near the elbow in an area called the cubital tunnel. Tennis elbow causes pain on the outside of the elbow, esp. With gripping and grabbing. Cubital tunnel gives you pain, burning and numbness involving the medial elbow, down the to ring and pinkie fingers.

Question 3

do tennis elbow and a hyperextended elbow feel differently?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tennis elbow will be painful on the lateral (or outside/away from the middle of the body) aspect of the elbow and when you resist wrist extension it accentuates the pain.  An elbow hyperextension hurts all over the elbow and particularly in the back.  Also, hyperextension injuries result from acute injuries where tennis elbow symptoms generally occur with repetitive trauma.

Question 4

what type of exercise(s) can i do for my tennis elbow to strengthen it?

Accepted Answer

The hammer exercise: An exercise that is effective in strengthening tennis elbow is the "hammer" exercise.  With your elbow bent at 90 degrees and forearm parallel to the floor, hold in your hand the end of the handle of a hammer (or tennis racket). Rotate your forearm and wrist so that the hammer head forms an arc from left to right and back again. Do this several times a day to strengthen the brachioradialis muscle.

Question 5

how can i cure tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice & nSAID's: Rest, ice and anti-inflammatory medications are initial treatments for inflammation.  Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a overuse injury involving the outside of the elbow. For persistent symptoms, a brace, oral/injectable steroids and/ot therapy may be needed. Avoid things that make your symptoms worse.  It make take up to 6 months for symptoms to resolve. See an orthopaedic surgeon.

Question 6

how do you get tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: Tennis elbow is inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, almost always caused by overuse of the arm/elbow. The forearm muscles and elbow tendons become damaged and inflammed with overuse, commonly seen with tennis, racquet ball, as well as in painters, plumbers, carpenters, auto workers, and cooks. Any repetitive motion with the forearm can cause this but it can occur insidiously.

Question 7

how does tennis elbow affect me?

Accepted Answer

Painful grip: Tennis elbow affects the outer prominent aspect of your blow. It is usually due to overuse (e.., too much tennis). Treatment is nonoperative and can consist of rest, ice, nsaids, bracing, nd local steroid injection. Rarely, surgery is indicted. Also referred to as lateral epicondylitis.

Question 8

what is the best way to heal tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Rest,ice,nsaids: I would recommend avoidance of the
activity that caused the problem
also, i would use ice, NSAID medication and
rest.
Depending on the response to the above, 
you might require a local cortisone injection
or some physical therapy.

Question 9

has anyone actually been cured from tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Yea: Tennis elbow with appropriate conservative treatment such as as ice counter force pads local massage and injections can resolve or in more sever cases surgery is warranted and can solve problem.

Question 10

should i see a dr if i believe i have tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

First things first: If you have pain with activity over your medial elbow, try resting and icing it first. If the pain goes away, try using a neoprene brace with activity. If the pain persists, and especially if you have tingling or weakness, then seek medical attention. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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